THROUGH THE YEARS MAG: Sweet sorghum — A family tradition continues

By Sheila Harris Sherry Leverich Lotufo, of rural Exeter, said her family’s sorghum-making tradition began in the 1970s, quite by accident. “My Uncle Milt (Johnson) ran a road grader for the Corsicana Road District, where my Uncle Milt and Aunt…
THROUGH THE YEARS MAG: Jordan Troutman — Looking back through the years

We did it! Our second “Through the Years: The Magazine” is published, officially making it an annual offering. I remember how anxious I was to start it last year, but once it came out, I had so many people compliment…
Dialed up to 100

Prompted by “Zero Hero” to county to 100, starting by whispering and raising every 20 numbers to as loud as possible for 80-100, Cassville Primary School students, Rowan Stanton, left, Layten Craig, middle, and Layne Greek belt out the final figure. The activities were part of the celebration of the 100th day of school on Thursday.
Kyle Troutman: A super winner

On Feb. 13, 2024, I wrote a column about the inspiration behind the Kansas City Chiefs’ back-to-back Super Bowl wins, praising the team’s never-quit attitude in the comeback win and being the Grim Reaper when things were grim, to paraphrase Coach Andy Reid.
Pages flip during World Read Aloud Day

A total of 22 school employees and community members helped Cassville Primary School celebrate the 15th World Read Aloud Day on Feb. 5. Rhonda Stafford, with Wintech, is pictured reading a book to second-grade teacher Josi Rose’s class.
Eagles hoping for health

With the Class 2, District 11 Tournament at its gym Feb. 24-28, the Purdy boys basketball team has one major focus in the next two weeks — get healthy.
Free Market Physician takes over Roark Family Health Clinic

A local healthcare provider has changed ownership, as Free Market Physician is now operating out of the former Roark Family Health facility. Free Market Physician Founder and CEO Dr.
Second arrest made in sex crimes case
A second person has been arrested and charged following an alleged incident where a victim was restrained and sexually assaulted. Bailey Seely, 28, of Verona, is charged with second-degree sodomy.
Clay Chaney
Clay Chaney, 56, of Dover, died Sunday. Born August 17, 1968, in Fayetteville.
Assault charge added in car theft case
A Fulton man charged with allegedly stealing a vehicle in Barry County is now facing an additional charge relating to the incident. Richard Burwell, 31, of Fulton, was charged on Jan.