Kyle Troutman
Waste Warriors unite!
Barry County Waste Warriors, a new community group focused on cleaning litter in the area, met on Saturday to focus on cleaning by Highway 248 near the Cassville Area YMCA. Demetrius Wilson, 7, is pictured pitching a piece of trash into a bag being held by Levi Boxley, of Cassville.
Burned body identified as Aurora man
The Barry County Sheriff's Office has identified the identity of a body recently found in the trunk of a burned vehicle that had been towed from Farm Road 1170, between Jenkins and Aurora.
One little Indian girl: Two mothers, two worlds
“Sometimes I feel like a fake Indian,” said Margie Sterling, of rural Exeter. A member of the Navajo Nation, Margie was adopted by a caucasian couple in June of 1958, just shy of her 5th birthday. She believes she is one of the first children who was allowed to be adopted from the tribe.
Woman charged with theft from business board
A Cassville woman is facing a felony stealing charge for allegedly using two business debit cards for personal expenses.
City mulls utility rate hike
The Cassville City Council is considering raising the water and sewer rates for the city, starting July 1.
Cassville again considering NFIP re-entry
The city of Cassville is again revisiting re-joining the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), as new floodplain maps are being finalized by FEMA.
Kyle Troutman: Addressing AMI
With the official arrival of spring (we hope; this is Missouri after all), temperatures are rising, and the likelihood of another snow day grows slimmer and slimmer — and with it, the likelihood of another AMI day.
Cassville baseball under new management, returns 5 starters
Under new leadership coming off an 11-14 season, the Cassville baseball team is focused on the process.
Donnie Spears: The desires of your heart
“Trust in the Lord, and do good; Dwell in the land, and feed on His faithfulness. Delight yourself also in the Lord, And He shall give you the desires of your heart. Commit your way to the Lord, Trust also in Him, And He shall bring it to pass.”
Lady Tigers satisfied with title shot season
In stark contrast to the last few years, the Exeter girls basketball program has a standout 2024-2025 season.
