Angela Brattin: Spring garden preparation is upon us
As a gardener, at the start of the New Year comes the hope of a fresh garden season. With a little planning and preparation before the daylight hours lengthen and the soil temperatures warm up, we can set ourselves up for a more productive garden season.
Cassville High School Performing Arts Center set to rise soon

The $9.8 million Cassville Performing Arts Center (PAC) will soon see red iron instead of red dirt, as progress on the facility is on track for its August completion. Clint Walton, vice president of construction operations at RE Smith, updated the Cassville School Board on Thursday, explaining what has been completed and what is yet to come.
Phyllis Dell (Ward) Hayworth

Phyllis Dell (Ward) Hayworth, of Neosho, Mo. passed away Thursday, January 11, 2024, at Freeman West Hospital in Joplin, Mo.
Wheaton softball team recognized for Hall of Fame induction

Members of the Wheaton softball team from 1993-1997 were recognized on Friday at halftime of the Wheaton-Hurley Homecoming game. The squad was inducted into the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame on Oct. 18, 2023. The 1993-1997 Wheaton High School softball era was a formidable force: 1993, third place in state; 1994, second place in state; 1995, third place in state; 1996, state championship; 1997, fourth place in state.
Dwaine Eldon Herrin
Dwaine Eldon Herrin, 90, of Marionville, Mo. passed away Wednesday, January 17, 2024.
Larry Glenn Wallace
Larry Glenn Wallace, age 73, of Seligman, Missouri passed away Sunday, January 14, 2024, at his home in Seligman, Mo. Larry was born March 1, 1950, in Doniphan, Missouri the son of William Cecil and Sarah (Leonard) Wallace.
Willia Suzanne (Triplett ) Williams

Willia Suzanne (Triplett) Williams, age 76, of Cassville, MO, passed away on Saturday, January 6, 2024. Suzanne (Suzy) was born on March 4th, 1947, to Forrest and Jeanine (Lecaille) Triplett and raised in Hot Springs, AR.
Elizabeth Rose Verde
Elizabeth Rose Verde, infant daughter of Nilo and Kirstie Verde, of Cassville, Missouri passed away Monday, January 15, 2024, at home surrounded by her family.
David Arthur Treat

David Arthur Treat, 62, of Cassville, Mo., died at his home on Saturday, January 13, 2024, unexpectedly after a brief illness. He was born April 8, 1961, in Springdale, Ark.
Kevin Michael Schreiner
Kevin Michael Schreiner, 55, of Exeter, Mo. passed away Tuesday, January 16, 2024, at his home.