Kyle Troutman
Beef producers see upbeat outlook
Beef producers shared insights on production and strategies for success at the annual Beef Cattlemen’s Conference, hosted by the Monett Area Chamber of Commerce and the University of Missouri Extension Service on Feb. 24 at the Monett National Guard Armory.
44 donate at blood drive
A community blood drive hosted by the American Red Cross on Feb. 9 drew strong local support, with 44 donors giving blood to help meet ongoing medical needs.
Monett seeks to create space
With two-thirds of its starters returning, the Monett baseball team is looking to take another step forward this season.
Headed to the big leagues
Missouri baseball fans fall mostly into one of two camps — they are multi-generational St. Louis Cardinals fans, or they cheer on the 1960s upstart Kansas City Royals.
Kings of the Big 8
It was nearly a half-century ago the last time that the Monett eighth-grade basketball team could say they were the kings of the Big 8 Conference.
Monett dairy conference looks at risks
Dairy producers heard concerns about herd maintenance and market trends during the annual Monett Dairy Conference, held Feb. 24 at the Monett National Guard Armory, a joint effort by the University of Missouri Extension Service and the Monett Area Chamber of Commerce.
‘Orphan Train’ exhibit at local library
One local library is bringing the past to life in Lawrence County with a traveling exhibit called “All Aboard the Orphan Train.”
News Briefs, March
The Monett Senior Center, located at 405 Dairy St., will host the Red Bandana Dulcimers on March 6 at 11:15 a.m.
Making memories, crafting traditions
After firing the gun to open catch-and-keep trout season on Sunday, Larry Quinalty reflected on the experience as more than 2,000 anglers cast their first lines of the year, surmising making memories — like shooting the gun — was the most important thing Roaring River State Park has to offer.
Star City Bridge to be replaced
The historic, iron Star City Bridge — located just north of the end of U Highway on Barry County Farm Road 1142 — is slated for replacement.
