News Briefs, March 5
Chair Yoga classes in Wheaton
LIVE UPDATES (Day 2): 2025 MSHSAA State Wrestling Championships

Six Cassville wrestlers left Missouri Arena with new hardware on Thursday, but none more special that the medal hanging from the neck of Colton Roark. At 165 pounds, Roark earned two major decisions on Day 1 of action, putting him…
LIVE UPDATES (Day 1): 2025 MSHSAA State Wrestling Championships

Live results from the 2025 MSHSAA State Wrestling Championships at Mizzou Arena.
Haven of the Ozarks Pet of the Week, Feb. 26

Through the Years, Feb. 26

40 YEARS AGO: THE YOUNGEST WON — Chris Sparks, left, beat dad Allen and brother Chuck, in fishing at the Roaring River opening. The younger of the father-son combination had his five Rainbows as the threesome was leaving the stream, the other two had strung only four.
District hoops seeds settled

The Cassville boys and girls basketball teams head to the Class 4, District 12 tournaments March 3-8 in Monett, receiving their seeds last week.
Let it blow!

Gordon Bennett, 8, of Wheaton, blows a handful of dry snow, part of the more than 7 inches fell Feb. 19-20 in Barry County.
Gary Gene Goostree

Gary Gene Goostree, 80, of Rocky Comfort, Mo., passed away on Tuesday, February 18, 2025.
Jeff Fugitt: Balancing Biblical teachings with public discourse

I have had several conversations of late with folks concerning how we connect our understanding of biblical teachings with the public discourse around current events.
Southwest FFA to celebrate 50 years

The Southwest High School FFA officer team is inviting the public to its 50th anniversary celebration at the high school. In honor of this milestone, the current officer team also invites any former FFA advisors, officers or members to come to its chapter banquet. The banquet is scheduled for Sunday, May 4. People may RSVP for more details by calling Linda Morgan at 417-826-5413 or emailing lmorgan@swr5.net.