Kyle Troutman
Man interfering with firefighters charged for meth
A Verona man is being held on the Barry County jail on two felony charges and a misdemeanor after allegedly bringing methamphetamine into the facility after his arrest.
Publisher View — Kyle Troutman: In our backyard
For the next month or so, keeping my normal level of work productivity will be a challenge.
Community Voices — Terry Held: Shhh…don’t tell anyone, but…
“The greatest secrets are always hidden in the most unlikely places.” — Roald Dahl
Community Voices — Jeremiah Buntin: Camp stories
Back in 1933, a 97-acre camp for girls was opened on the banks of Shoal Creek near the village of Pioneer in north Barry County, west of Purdy, and named Camp Sylvania.
Through the Years, June 17
30 YEARS AGO — HOW DOES YOUR GARDEN GROW? Master gardener Evelyn Hardwick and her husband, Lee, spend many hours together working in their garden.
Haven of the Ozarks Pet of the Week, June 17
Hi! I’m known now as Delilah, but I started at the Haven as Lady May. I’m a good girl who came back to the Haven because my person had medical issues and could no longer care for me.
Thomas Lane “Tom” Brooks
Thomas Lane “Tom” Brooks, 59, of Exeter, Mo., passed away peacefully Monday, June 8, 2026, in Cassville, Mo. He was born March 13, 1967, in Pueblo, Colo., he was the son of Marland and Dorothy (Barrett) Brooks, who preceded him…
Johnnie “Kenneth” Stanley
Johnnie “Kenneth” Stanley, 87, of Exeter, Mo. passed away Sunday, June 7, 2026 in Cassville, Mo. He was born August 6, 1938 in Wheaton, Mo. the son of O.C. and Twyla (Harrell) Stanley, who preceded him in death. Also preceded…
Cassandra F. Smallwood (Bain/Chapman/Stanley)
June 25, 1951 – June 4, 2026 Sandy passed away after a long battle with Lewy Body dementia. In her life she worked as a paraprofessional teacher in Bartow County, GA, and the Springdale, AR police department. She was a…
Naugle awarded plaque, pin for record bass catch
Danny Naugle, left middle, a Cassville resident and Shell Knob native, was recently presented a plaque for his state record yellow bass catch, a 2-pound, 7-ounce fish measuring 16.5 inches, defeating the previous state record of 9 ounces set by Jessica Murry, of St. Peters, in Match 1995. Naugle caught the fish with a pole and line at about 6 a.m. on May 13 from a dock boat slip in Shell Knob. He had been fishing for about 45 minutes and caught the bass with minnows on a 4-pound line.
