Kyle Troutman
Ozark 7 PD day hits home
More than 300 area educators visited the Exeter R-6 School District campus to learn and collaborate during the annual Ozark 7 Conference Professional Development Day on Sept. 18.
Purdy school board focuses on state mandates
Purdy school board members took a closer look at the start of the 2026-2027 year at their September meeting, and forecasts of how changes at the state level may impact the district in the coming months.
News Briefs, Oct. 21
The Eagle Rock Friends of the Library Howl-O-Ween festivities will be held on Saturday.
Staff View — Sheila Harris: Convoluted by design, part one
A Facebook friend believes the Missouri legislature is intentionally crafting more convoluted ballot measures with every election, so that we, the people, will just vote as we’re told, along partisan divides.
Community Voices — Lynn Hilburn: Early settlers that made Barry County
We’re finally going to get around to talking talk about some of the people/the earliest inhabitants and settlers of the area that made Barry County what it is today.
Trout Tales, Oct. 21
Are you ready for the rootin’-est, tootin’est State Representative race this side of the Mississsippi?
Through the Years, Oct. 21
30 YEARS AGO: SWEET VICTORY — Wheaton high school senior Amie Tichenor, the Lady Bulldogs shortstop, is pictured above accepting the Class A state softball championship trophy in an emotional moment.
Haven of the Ozarks Pet of the Week, Oct. 21
Hi, I’m Ruby — formerly known as Judd — a 3-year-old Great Pyrenees and Bluetick Coonhound mix with a striking white and tan coat! I’m already spayed and ready to join a family, and I get along wonderfully with dogs, kids, and cats.
Robert Philip “Phil” Reese
Robert Philip “Phil” Reese, age 74, formerly of Monett, Missouri, passed away on Friday, October 16, 2026, at Castlewood Senior Living in Nixa, Missouri. Phil was born on March 11, 1952, in Cassville, Missouri, to Harold and Ruby (Dunlap) Reese.…
Wendie Jean Kryselmire
Wendie Jean Kryselmire, 82, of Cassville, Mo., passed away Saturday, October 3, 2026 at her home. She was born February 4, 1944 in Iowa City, Iowa, the daughter of Wendell and Geraldine (Wheeler) Weed, who preceded her in death. Also…
