Aaron Hadlow: State funding cuts to public libraries a bad idea
Like a book on a shelf, the Shell Knob Branch of the Barry-Lawrence Regional Library is nestled at the end of a row of shops on the “Plaza,” a few doors down from the laundromat, and caddy- corner from the Thrifty Closet.
Dayton Brattin: There is only one ‘Truth’
We are undoubtedly living in some very interesting and difficult times; a time in which many are searching for peace and hope.
Elementary fun at the ‘Enchanted Ball’

Kindergartener Ren Hodge, right, gets help from mom Jillian Hodge as she picks out one of many free goodies available at the “Enchanted Ball” on Friday, an event for children in Kindergarten through fifth grades, hosted by the Cassville High School Student Council.
Easter Greetings

Easter Greetings submitted by readers
Jig On the Water, April 5

March 29, 2023 As of Sunday, the River is looking better. It is running 170 CFS, its getting better every day.
Leroy Hall

Leroy Hall, 86 of Cassville, died March 29, 2023, at Mount Vernon Veterans Home. Leroy was born November 8, 1936, in the Oakridge community near Cassville to Clyde and Erma Lee Hall who preceded him in death.
Bobby Gene Jones

Bobby Gene Jones, 75, of Aurora, passed away Sunday, March 26, 2023 at Mercy Hospital in Springfield. He was born March 28, 1947 in Rogers, Ark.
Roger Dale Lloyd
Roger Dale Lloyd, age 78, of Cassville, Missouri passed away Thursday, March 30, 2023 at Evelyn’s Hospice House in Creve Coeur, Missouri. He was born December 17, 1944 in Seligman, Missouri the son of Clarence Franklin and Pansy Lena (Perkins) Lloyd, who preceded him in death.
William George Reust

William George Reust, 75, of Seligman, passed away Wednesday, March 22, 2023 near his home. He was born April 6, 1947 in Guymon, Okla.
Lucille E. Taylor (Lucy)
Lucille E. Taylor (Lucy), age 91, of Fairview, MO, went to be with her heavenly father on March 30, 2023. She passed away in her home surrounded by her family. Lucy was born September 3, 1931 in Benedict, KS. She was the daughter of the late Loren and Cordia (Varner) Owens.