Kyle Troutman
Through the Years, April 17
50 YEARS AGO: AUTOMATED PLANT — New equipment additions are playing an important part in higher production at Garrett Manufacturing Co. in Cassville. Typical examples of this is shown in these photos.
Tigers have Ozark 7 Conference title in sights
The Exeter baseball team is enjoying another successful season, on the brink of a possible fourth straight Ozark 7 championship and hoping to chase a trophy in the six-team Class 1, District 5 tournament coming up. Matt Tripp, Exeter baseball coach, said the Tigers who have two district title match appearances in the last three seasons, have played inspired ball this season, continuing to improve as the season progresses.
Cassville High School’s multimedia students take on tourism challenge
In an effort to boost local tourism beyond the already popular Roaring River State Park, Cassville High School’s Multimedia students recently took on a partnership with Cassville Area Chamber of Commerce.
Cassville alumna inducted into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi
Samantha Sparkman, of Cassville, was recently initiated into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation's oldest and most selective all-discipline collegiate honor society.
Debbie Kober: Plant selection for spring garden projects
Longer days and warmer temps stir excitement in all gardeners. We start scouring seed catalogs for new releases, take trips to the local garden center, and revel in that unspoken competition to be the first gardener to start tomatoes (and the disappointment when you’re not).
Janet Mills: Earth Day 2024 — Planet vs. plastic challenge
As we observe Earth Day 2024 on Monday with a focus on “Planet vs. Plastics,” it’s crucial to think about one of our biggest environmental challenges: the widespread use of single-use plastic bags.
Haven of the Ozarks Pet of the Week, April 17
Who needs some Gin? Gin’s estimated date of birth is May 15, 2022, and she’s a black and brown Rottweiler. Gin and Tonic are sisters who were found and brought to us as strays. Tonic has found her home, but Gin is still looking for her people. Gin can be timid at first, but she warms up to new people within a couple of days, and when she sees somebody she knows approaching, she wags her whole entire butt.
Jig On the Water, April 14
Roaring River is low and clear, running at 45 CFS. The river has been fishing very well this week with beetles, ants, crackle backs.
Dennis Michael “Mike” Poehling
Dennis Michael “Mike” Poehling, 74, of Shell Knob, Mo. passed away Thursday, April 11, 2024, at his home.
David Earl Watkins
David Earl Watkins, 71, of Cassville, Mo. passed away Friday, April 12, 2024, at his home.
