News Staff
News briefs, Dec. 20
The Cassville Rotary Rodeo has earned a distinction among International Professional Rodeo Association Members. Cassville’s rodeo was voted in the Top 5 New Rodeos of the Year.
Land-applications may continue
A Nov. 29 order from the Missouri Department of Natural Resources (DNR) requiring Denali Water Solutions to immediately stop all land applications and empty its two storage basins in southwest Missouri may be followed, but it may not stop land applications entirely.
Christmas on the Square a holiday hit
Kelly Everett helps Fynnlee Larson, 22 months, pick out a cookie at the inaugural Christmas on the Square Friday at the Family Life Center. Hundreds of people attended the two-hour, come-and-go event, which featured free food, photos with Santa and live music from multiple bands.
4 Cassville wrestlers take first-place medals
The Cassville boys wrestling team earned its first tournament win of the season on its first attempt and for the first time at home. The inaugural Cassville Tournament was held on three mats at the FEMA Event Center and middle school gymnasium on Saturday, with four Wildcats earning first-place medals, another four finishing in second place and one taking third.
Lady ‘Cats show out at home
The Cassville girls wrestling team won its first tournament of the season on Friday, with four Lady Wildcats taking top honors in the inaugural Cassville Tournament at the FEMA Event Center. Kennedy Truman won first place at 120 pounds, Faith James was first at 135 pounds, Hailey Roark took the gold at 140 pounds, and Analeigh Winchell was the winner at 145 pounds.
Kyle Troutman: It’s the most busiest time of the year
As we approach the final days of 2023, I don’t think I have ever been as busy as I have the last few weeks. Our first year as owners of a small weekly newspaper has been nothing short of fantastic.
Claudia S. Colleran: A happy experience in pet adoption
Dear Editor: With Christmas approaching, I wanted to encourage those who are planning on buying a puppy or a kitten to think of adopting a rescue animal. Our recent experience — and our first with rescue dogs — has made me a big believer in adopting pets that are in shelters.
Chicken and waffles joint open in Cassville
A new restaurant has opened its doors in Cassville, offering a fare unique to the area — fried chicken and waffles. Reid Dore, co-owner with Cash Watkins, said the idea for Weezer’s Sweet Chicken & Waffles came while they were passing through the city to Roaring River State Park.
Crumpler signs to State Fair CC for softball
Exeter student body invited to help celebrate achievement A star of the Exeter softball team has made her intentions known after she graduates in May, signing to play softball at State Fair Community College in Sedalia. With the whole Exeter student body invited to attend, Crumpler said the signing on Friday was exciting, but also a bit scary.
Jordan Troutman: A look through the years and into the future
With 2023 coming to a close, I am excited to officially announce a new project that has been in the works for the past year. “Through the Years: The Magazine,” is a new publication created by yours truly.
