News Staff
Elections coming for Cassville, Southwest school boards
Two local school districts will see contested elections for board of education seats, and three others will bypass the ballot box with as many filers as open positions. Contested elections will occur in the Cassville and Southwest districts, while Exeter, Wheaton and Purdy will retain a full slate with no election.
Humble as can V
Softball Coach Lori Videmschek is 15 wins away from the 500 mark and has won a state title with Purdy, but if you ask her the most important thing about her job, her answer won’t be how many wins she has amassed or what titles she’s won.
Scoreboard — Jan. 18
The Cassville boys basketball team (9-6) turned in a two-win week ahead of this week’s Spokane tournament, the last before the conference slate sets in. The Wildcats won a thriller on the road on Jan.
Jordan Troutman: TroutMom Says: Support through sickness
I heard a theory the other day in reference to better support for parents today. One part of it was that once a child is born, the parent should receive “extra” sick days.
Christmas campaign record set
Freshman Logan Wingo is crowned Mr. Merry Christmas, and Gwendylan Harmon was named Miss Merry Christmas, during a ceremony at Cassville High School last week.
Bonnie “Opal” Carden Coberley
oberley Bonnie “Opal” Carden Coberley, 98, of Seligman, passed away Monday, Jan. 9, 2023, at Mercy Hospital Northwest Arkansas in Rogers, Ark.
Albert “Jody” Ray
ay Albert “Jody” Ray, 74, of Jenkins, passed away Monday, Jan. 9, 2023 at Cox Monett Hospital in Monett.
Dollie Jean Owens
wens Dollie Jean Owens, 89, of Washburn, passed away Friday, Jan. 13, 2023, at home surrounded by her loving family.
Janice (Jan) Elaine Miller (Bowen)
owen) Janice (Jan) Elaine Miller (Bowen), 78, She was born Jan. 9, 1944, to Rual and Marie (Hardwick) Bowen of Cassville, who preceded her in death.
Homer John “Jake” Forester
orester Homer John “Jake” Forester, 93, of Aurora, passed away Thursday, Jan. 12, 2023, at Mercy Hospital Cassville, in Cassville.
