Kyle Troutman

Kyle Troutman

Sheila Harris: Walking on Swiss cheese

In Cassville and surrounding areas, there’s a mystery underfoot. It’s a mystery I’ve only been half aware of until I picked up a copy of a Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) publication at Kids’ Fishing Day last weekend.

New season, wiser ‘Cats

A season of young starters and growth in 2023 is giving way to age and experience as the Cassville football team opens the season Friday against the team that ended the Wildcats’ last campaign. After two sub-.500 seasons on the heels of a district title and state semifinal run, Cassville climbed back to a positive record last year with a youthful squad Coach Clay Weldy said has only gotten better in a year’s time.

Kyle Troutman: A stir about early out

When it comes to scrutinizing government entities, a frequent target is the local school district. Administrators do their best to provide quality educations that prepare students for the workforce or college, and the task is a monumental one, worthy of a healthy dose of criticism from time to time.

Eldon Eugene Skinner

Eldon Eugene Skinner, 76, Purdy, Mo., passed away at home on Friday, August 23, 2024. He was born on December 31, 1947, in Chouteau, Okla., the son of Ellard and Lila (Smith) Skinner, who preceded him in death.