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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.
Jerry Hubert Forrester
orrester Jerry Hubert Forrester, 82, of Rocky Comfort, passed away Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023 at Freeman Hospital in Joplin.
News briefs
A Pesticide Applicator Training will be held at Cassville High School’s Agriculture Department. The training provides certification to obtain a Missouri Private Pesticide Applicators License for agricultural producers and will also count for recertification requirements by the state.
Pet of the Week
Meet Bella Grace, the Haven of the Ozarks Pet of the Week. Bella is a beautiful girl who the Haven believes is just under 2-1/2 years old. She’s a good-sized pup who has the perfect amount of energy for nearly any family.
Eagle eyes in the skies
Desmond McIntyre, 10, of Bentonville, Ark., looks through a scope aimed at the treeline south of Roaring River State Park, hoping to see a few bald eagles flying in the area.
Kyle Troutman: Can we get a break in the wave?
It’s an ordinary New Year’s resolution to work harder or take up a side gig to make a little more money, but a few area individuals are taking that sentiment too far. In the early morning of Jan.
Determination drives Cassville boys hoops into districts
This season has been as kind as it has been unkind for the Cassville boys basketball team. The Wildcats (6-7) are shaking off the holiday rust and focusing in on a conference and district slate that mirror one another, aiming to take a high seed into the postseason.
Pros pitch in for Pickleball PD
Cassville Primary School Principal Mindi Gates gets under a ball sent her way during a professional development day pickleball exercise. Professional players Dave New and Dick Pavelski led the session. Staff also worked with iReady, had math and science training, and were given time to work in their classrooms.
Lady Trojans coming together
Southwest chemistry improving, players competing for starting positions The Southwest girls basketball team has strong numbers and mix of scoring leaders and on-the-floor leaders the Lady Trojans hope will translate to greater success. At 4-8 this season, Southwest’s wins have been small in number but big in meaning.
