Kyle Troutman
Beck publishes 4th children’s book
Cassville resident Lana Beck has published a fourth children's book, which is dedicated to her nine-year-old grandson. Self-published through Barnes and Noble, Beck's story is titled 'Gideon's Halloween' and follows three-year-old Gideon while trick-or-treating.
Vegetative fires burn across county
A trio of fires struck Barry County over the weekend, all vegetative and all starting just days after the Barry County Commission enacted a burn ban until further notice. The first fire was on Friday west of Cassville and east of Exeter along Highway 76/86.
Rodeo Parade clip-clops down old town road
Entertainer Tyler Pettigrew, right, waved to people gathered on Main Street for the Rodeo Parade on Saturday, an event that returned to Main Street after being ceased decades ago.
Seligman man charged with construction site theft
A Seligman man is facing multiple municipal charges for allegedly stealing items from a construction site on Highway 37. Jason Hern, 40, of Seligman, is charged with misdemeanor stealing, first-degree trespassing (second offense), loitering, possession of stolen property and unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia.
Lee Shepherd
Lee Shepherd, 64, of Purdy, Mo., passed away Thursday, October 10, 2024 at his home. He was born September 15, 1960 in Monett, Mo., the son of Jim and Willodean (Swaffar) Shepherd, who preceded him in death.
Haven of the Ozarks Pet of the Week
Glacier and her little ones are ready to be welcomed into their permanent homes! Glacier is a 1-year-old white Domestic Shorthair, known for her sweet demeanor. She has three white kittens and one orange and white kitten that are also in search of their forever homes. The kittens are two months old. Adopters can complete an application at www.havenoftheozarks. org/adopt.
Through the Years, Oct. 16
30 YEARS AGO: UP-UP BUT NOT AWAY — Operating from a tether line, Charles Venable, a native of Exeter, now in the glass business in Neosho, put on a show for Cassville elementary Monday. The balloon inflation and rides for some came a week late because of weather last week. Venable is shown here making adjustments to his flight equipment with help of Cassville R-4 staffers. The elementary student body is shown in the background. Below, Venable talks with Ron Cowan about the process of filling the balloon, with fan equipment which Cowan was watching as a crew helper.
Kyle Troutman: Who needs sleep?
As I was posting my football live updates article on Friday from the sidelines of the field at Wildcat Stadium, a Cassville sports mom posed a question to me — do you ever sleep? This week — really this month — sleep is or the weak. I am frequently asked how I can seemingly be everywhere, and frankly, it’s just the job.
James “JD” Singley
James “JD” Singley, 87, formerly of Cassville, passed away October 9, 2024 in Springfield, Missouri. He was born July 7, 1937 in Truman, Arkansas.
Rose, Bolles royalty
Senior Makaiden Bolles, of Cassville, daughter of Carlee Williams, was crowned Homecoming Queen on Friday.
