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Kids’ Fishing Day on Saturday
On Saturday, youth have the opportunity to fish all day for free and connect with nature through a variety of activities at Roaring River State Park. From 7 a.m.
News briefs
The Wheaton Volunteer Fire Department will host the 64th Annual Wheaton BBQ on Aug. 27 in the city park on Main Street in downtown Wheaton.
Cassville Alumni Night recognizing the ’90s
The Cassville football team will host its annual Alumni Night in Week 2 of this season, the home opener against Aurora on Sept. 2.
Wildcats drive toward maturity
For three seasons, the Cassville football team brought home some type of postseason hardware, and after a tough season marked by inexperience in 2021, the Wildcats are raising the bar this year. Clay Weldy, newly minted head coach entering his 15th season with Cassville, said inexperience was the challenge last year, and this year’s challenge is utilizing the growth from the last.
Summer thunders follow light show
Local photographer Todd Calhoon, of Exeter, captured a lightning strike from a storm on Aug. 8. Calhoon was near the Cassville Aquatic Center and shooting storm between Purdy and Jenkins.
Darren Lee Soard
VISIT www.fohnfuneral home.com for online obituaries, guestbook and private condolences McQUEEN FUNERAL HOME Wheaton, Missouri Darren Lee Soard, 57, of Shell Knob, Mo., died Friday, July 22, 2022, at Mercy Hospital Springfield in Springfield. He was born Sept.
Catherine Williams
Catherine Virginia “Cathey” Williams, age 81, of Hermitage, Tennessee, passed away Wednesday, August 3, 2022, after an extensively long hospital and rehabilitation center stay following back surgery.
Marilyn Buck
Marilyn June Buck, age 86, of Chouteau, Okla., died Sunday, July 31, 2022. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 11, at McQueen Funeral Home in Wheaton. Burial will be at Muncie Chapel Cemetery in Wheaton. Visitation will be held from 1 p.m. until service time at McQueen Funeral 417-847-2141
Virginia Lee
VISIT Virginia Ellen Lee, age 94, of Monett, Missouri died Monday Aug. 8, 2022, at Lacoba Nursing www.fohnfuneral home.com for online obituaries, guestbook and private condolences McQUEEN FUNERAL HOME Wheaton, Missouri Home in Monett.
Margie Dalton
VISIT Margie Irene Dalton, 77, of Washburn, died at her home on Aug. 9, 2022.
