Kyle Troutman
Staff View: Sludge is in the air — We ain’t seen nothin’ yet
After a relative lull, sludge is back in the spotlight this spring as the Missouri Department of Natural Resources (DNR) prepares to announce a public meeting, a preliminary step before issuing new operating permits for three storage tanks which can hold over 800,000 gallons of meat and food-processing residuals.
Community Voices — Jon Horner: Remembering Jill and Becky
In a span of nine days our community lost two educational icons and I also lost two dear friends in Jill LeCompte and Becky Henningson.
Through the Years, April 22
30 YEARS AGO — HERE'S PIE IN YOUR EYE — Cassville fifth graders celebrated the end of a grueling Missouri Master Achievement Test week on Friday, April 19 by throwing pies. Happy youngsters looked on and cheered as several lucky students got to throw pies at their teachers. In the photo above, fifth grader Alyssa Gummert is shown giving Elementary Principal, Martha Dunnam, a pie in the face.
Haven of the Ozarks Pet of the Week, April 22
Meet Tizzy. This pretty shepherd/Carolina dog weighs 70 pounds. Her est date of birth is Nov. 13, 2022. Tizzy is good with dogs and seems to be more submissive while playing. When playing with other dogs Tizzy is very high energy, and she starts off every play session with a play bow. Tizzy also loves her human interactions and gets exceptionally happy just going for a walk. If your looking for a dog that will love you and your current fur baby; this could be the one for you.
Wanda Louise Anderson
Wanda Louise Anderson, 80, of Seligman, Mo. passed from this world Friday, April 17, 2026 at Oak Point of Monett in Monett, Mo., after a lengthy illness. She was born October 31, 1945 in Gateway, Ark., the daughter of Jonathan…
Wes Ryan Harris
Wes Ryan Harris, 51, of Cassville, Mo., passed away on April 14, 2026, at his home. He was born on July 21, 1974, in Kansas City, Mo., to Homer and Linda (Doran) Harris. Survivors include his wife, Stacy; his father,…
Terry J. Caddell
Terry J. Caddell, 72, of Shell Knob, Mo., passed away Thursday, April 16, 2026, at his home on Table Rock Lake. He was born June 23, 1953, in Kansas City, Mo., to Lawrence “Larry” and Alberta “Bert” (Landis) Caddell, who…
Nadine Caraway
Nadine Caraway, 93, of Bosque Farms, N.M., passed away Monday, December 15, 2025. She was born November 14, 1932 in Mill Grove, Missouri the daughter of George and Lesta (Dewalt) Bever, who preceded her in death. Also preceding her in…
Frank D. Love
Frank D. Love, 74, of Cassville, Mo. passed away Saturday, April 18, 2026 at his home. He was born October 19, 1951 in Perryton, Texas, the son of Harold Edward and Doris (Dunsworth) Love, who preceded him in death. Also…
Kenneth Earl Weiss
Kenneth Earl Weiss, 66, of Monett, Mo., passed away on April 11, 2026. He was born on June 7, 1959, to Dr Earl and Dolores (Mathes) Weiss, who preceded him in death. Also preceding him in death was his…
