Kyle Troutman
Lyndell Faye DeJarnatt (Skelton)
Lyndell Faye DeJarnatt (Skelton), 82, of Cassville passed away in her home surrounded by family and friends on Thursday, October 16, 2025, after a short battle with brain cancer.
Jake Justin Dimello
Jake Justin Dimello, 30, of Seligman, Mo., passed away Saturday, September 6, 2025, at Mercy Hospital in Springfield, Mo.
Jabben retires from Barry County E9-1-1
Carrie Jabben has retired from the Barry County E9-1-1, serving nearly 18 years with dispatch and the Barry County Sheriff’s Office. “I sincerely appreciate the nearly 18 years that Carrie dedicated herself to the Barry County E9-1-1 Center,” said Mike Phillips, Center director. “She has helped many people over those years, and I appreciate all of her contributions.” Jabben, right, is pictured accepting a certificate of appreciation from Phillips.
Haven of the Ozarks Pet of the Week, Oct. 22
Meet beautiful Burrito! Burrito was found abandoned in the Cassville Walmart parking lot. So many people tried to help her, but she was still waiting for her person, who sadly never came back. Finally, one young lady offered her a burrito, and she got right in her car.
Greg Armstrong: Guardrails in our lives
I love living in the Ozarks. The beauty of our little slice of America is hard to beat. One thing that comes with the territory is curvy roads.
Cassville teacher recognized by MOSHAPE organization
The Cassville school district has announced that Cassville High School Teacher Erin Flehmer has been selected as the 2025 Physical Education Teacher of the Year for the Southwest District by the Missouri Society of Health and Physical Educators (MOSHAPE).
Michelle Hilburn: Fall into season’s readings
Even though summer temperatures are still lingering, the calendar says that fall has arrived, and I couldn’t be happier.
Cassville Middle School teacher receives grant
Cassville Middle School (CMS) agriculture teacher, Mrs. McKenzie Brashers, has been awarded a $500 grant from the Missouri Retired Teachers Association and Foundation (MRTA). The grant is one of only 84 funded out of 595 applications statewide.
Cassville Wildcat Pride wins at Pitt State Homecoming Parade
The Cassville Wildcat Pride Marching Band kicked off its competitive season with a resounding victory at the Pittsburg State University Homecoming Parade held on Oct. 11.
Kyle Troutman: Enjoying the ride
Growing up playing soccer, there was not much that beat getting a hat trick (scoring three goals in the same game), and even though my field now is less grass and more ink, there are still hat tricks to be had.
