60 years of glistening
As a young child handing out Christmas ornaments at Tomblin’s Jewelry and Gifts, Mattie Hurt, of Cassville, did not know the store would be hers to manage one day. The business celebrated its 60th anniversary in September, with Hurt representing the fourth generation to work at the family-owned operation.
Yma Sautbine: State Rep. District 158 Questionnaire No. 2

Obviously, I want to see more budget to address the issue of crime and drug-addiction related disturbances that plagues our district. I am glad that monies are being allocated for the treatment and prevention of opioid-related addiction.
Wildcats keep Barry County Brawl trophy with 41-24 win

Three-year quarterback Bodee Rose has played his final Barry County Brawl, coming away with a 41-24 victory and inspiration to his younger teammates to keep the trophy in Cassville. The Wildcats jumped to an early lead against the Cubs at home on Friday, and despite losing the lead for a moment in the second quarter, the result was never in question when they took back the lead.
Pets and play at Parents as Teachers event

Benjamin Willey, 9 months old, smiled with delight at getting to pet a horse with his mother, Mary Willey, of Cassville, at the Parents as Teachers Fall Event on Oct. 15 at Rocky Edmondson Park.
Pink Out celebrates quindecennial

The Hmen Sisters, Olivia and Abi, help decorate the gym in advance of Pink Out 15 at Southwest High School. The event marked the 15th season the Lady Trojans have celebrated breast cancer awareness with a special event.
Learning the ropes in Fire Education Week

Cassville students in pre-K through second grade learned about fire trucks and their capabilities during a Fire Education Week program at the FEMA Event Center on Oct. 9.
Carma Lee Marie Davis

Carma Lee Marie Davis passed away at her home in Eagle Rock, Mo., on October 15, 2024, at the age of 78. Born on September 17, 1946, in Berryville, Arkansas, to Wilfred S.
Quantana Louise “Tanny” Lehman

Quantana Louise “Tanny” Lehman, 64, of Cassville, Mo., passed away Tuesday, October 15, 2024, at Cox Medical Center South in Springfield, Mo. She was born January 31, 1960 in Monett, Mo.
Pet lost in Seligman house fire
A house fire in Seligman on Oct. 14 resulted in the total loss of the structure and death of a pet.
Melvin Lee Haynes

Melvin Lee Haynes, 88, of Wheaton, Mo. passed away Thursday, October 17, 2024, at his home.