Kyle Troutman
Exeter lights community Christmas tree
The city of Exeter held its Christmas tree lighting on Saturday, illuminating the tree and gazebo on Front Street.
Wildcats set goal to take 7 or more to state
The Cassville boys wrestling team has set a goal to take more of its members to the state tournament than ever before. Nathan Fortner, Cassville wrestling coach, said the Wildcats’ process preseason involves setting three team goals and three individual goals for each wrestler.
Ozark Festival Orchestra Christmas concert Dec. 15
The Ozark Festival Orchestra will continue its 45th season with its Christmas concert at 3 p.m. on Dec.
Haven of the Ozarks Pet of the Week, Dec. 4
Meet the marvelous Montgomery! He is a good-looking boy who was lucky enough to land in the yard of a very nice couple to care for him after he was dumped to try to survive on his own. Montgomery is looking for a new forever family to love on him, provide him with a yard to run in and a comfy bed to sleep in. He loves to play and is high energy. He is good with cats, good with dogs, good with children and is house and crate trained. He has even attended dog training classes. He would love to have a dog friend in his new home to play with and keep him entertained. He is tan colored with white around his neck. His estimated date of birth is Oct. 12, 2023. His breed is unknown, but he is possibly a pit mix. Montgomery can climb a chain link fence, so a tall privacy fence would be best for him. Come get this perfect dog. Adopters can complete an application at www.havenoftheozarks.org/adopt.
Cassville wins speech and debate awards
In November, 14 members of the Cassville High School speech and debate team competed at the Marion C Early tournament. Cassville competed against 18 schools and received third place in team sweepstakes.
Bicyclist struck on Hwy. 76
A Cassville man was injured on Nov. 26 in a wreck at 5:28 p.m.
Russell Dale “Russ” Johnson
Russell Dale “Russ” Johnson, 44, of Monett, Mo., passed away Wednesday, November 27, 2024. He was born April 24, 1980 in Springfield, Mo., the son of Penelope Brown and Ricky Strong.
William Henry “Bill” Rapp, Jr.
William Henry “Bill” Rapp, Jr., 73, of Foley, Ala., passed away Saturday, November 16, 2024.
Monett man dies in Purdy wreck
Cassville man seriously injured in head-on collision A Monett man died on Wednesday in a wreck at 6:10 p.m. on Highway 37, south of Route B in Purdy.
Aspen Nicole Lewis
Aspen Nicole Lewis, age 24, of Exeter, Missouri passed away Tuesday, November 26, 2024. She was born August 1, 2000 in Springfield, Missouri the daughter of Johnny Lewis and Kelli Schmidt.
