CASSVILLE PROGRESS: Sensory room aids with mental health

The year in health news focused largely on the mental side, with a new sensory room helping students at Cassville schools, life Change celebrating a year of its ministry and the Arc of the Ozarks acquiring TheraCare.
Flooding ongoing across Barry County

Portions of Barry County have seen more than 6 inches of rainfall since about 4 p.m. on Thursday, leading to extensive road flooding, but so far sparing most buildings. David Compton, Barry County Emergency Management director, said the central area of the county, over Mark Twain National Forest and north of Shell Knob, received the most rainfall.
Man charged for Michael’s Burglary
A Cassville man is facing four felony charges after allegedly burglarizing more than $8,000 in merchandise from Michael’s Hardware on March 3. Aaron Miller, 42, of Cassville, is charged with second-degree burglary, felony stealing, unlawful possession of a firearm and possession of a controlled substance.
Mary “Kay” Eckman
Mary “Kay” Eckman, 71, of Aurora, passed away on Sunday, March 5, 2023, at her home. She was born January 20, 1952, in Clinton, Iowa, the daughter of Thomas Peter and Catherine Charlotte (Maroney) Nolan who preceded her in death.
Mickey Alan Gold
Mickey Alan Gold, 66, of Springfield, passed away at 7:45 p.m. on Sunday, March 5, 2023, at Mercy Hospital Aurora. He was born October 21, 1956, in Aurora, the son of Richard Dale and Anna Lea (Carl) Gold.
PHOTO GALLERY: 2023 Cassville Area Chamber of Commerce Banquet

Scenes from the 2023 Cassville area Chamber of Commerce Banquet, held on March 11 at the Barn at Bear Ridge.
VIDEO: Cassville state wrestling highlights

Highlights from the medal matches and trophy ceremony for the Cassville boys and girls wrestling teams at the 2023 MSHSAA State Wrestling Championships.
Trout opening shines light on veterans

More than 1,800 anglers greeted 60-degree temperatures and sunny skies on March 1, the official opening of catch-and-keep trout season at Roaring River State Park.
TROUT TIMES: Crustaceans collected in Roaring River Spring

The KISS Rebreathers dive team has already made history at Roaring River State Park by diving 472 feet into the spring cave, and during their journeys into the abyss, they may have returned with a new type of crustacean.
TROUT TIMES: Ecol for all

What does it take to manage 4,294 acres of land? As Roaring River State Park’s natural resource ecologist, that is the question Taylor Steinfeldt, 27, is tasked with answering every day.