News Staff
Kyle Troutman: Keep a hard hat handy
Everywhere you turn in Barry County, ground is moving. Just last week, the Barry County Commission led a groundbreaking for the new jail and health department, a result of years of work and attempts at remedying the ongoing safety issues at the current jail.
Trout Tales, Feb. 22
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Jeremiah Buntin: Absent history
In February the Barry County Museum will on occasion receive an inquiry related to Black history in the area. Some of the curiosity may stem from a misconception due to the name of the Black School House on the museum campus, which was named after the Black family rather than the race.
TroutMom says: Research and retractions
I am working on a research project for one of my final courses for my Bachelor’s Degree. The class was given three choices for their projects, but all of them have to do with misinformation.
Rich Cummings: The special nature of unreciprocated love
This devotional and directory is made possible by these businesses who encourage all to attend worship services. Iwas in the seventh grade and our gym teacher decided it was time for our exercise to turn to dancing.
Former flea market no longer standing
The former Ole Home Place Flea Market building at the corner of Main and Highway 76 met a sooner than-planned demise on Thursday. Joe Goade, owner of STS Outdoors Guns and Archery on the north side of the building, said crews had used chains to remove two supports from inside the building, then parked their equipment and went to lunch.
Pet of the Week
Arlo is the best friend someone doesn’t know they need. This loving boy is loyal and kind.
A fitting honor: Curators name building after Eldon Cole
Late MU Extension employee’s name to grace new livestock facility A building under construction at the Southwest Research, Extension and Education Center (SW-REEC) in Mount Vernon has been officially named in honor of Eldon Cole by the University of Missouri System Board of Curators. Cole was a longtime employee of University of Missouri Extension, serving 58 years before his death in April 2022.
Celebrate recovery – Where are they now?
Junior Hernandez first told his story of recovery in the Cassville Democrat 2 years ago on February 24, 2021. Hernandez Celebrate Recovery testimony was part of a 12-part series published in the Cassville Democrat, one step of the 12-step program for each month of the year.
Ashley Sue Matern
ATERN Ashley Sue Matern, 38, of Seligman, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2023, at her home.
