News Staff
How can we make the most of this holiday season?
Given the feelings of unease that often punctuate our daily lives in many areas, the holiday season provides an opportunity for us not only to celebrate, but to discover lasting meaning that could carry us to new heights of understanding and rejuvenation.
Bill Hodgson: The season of Advent
In many places, groups of Christians observe seasons of the year as they correspond to events in salvation history or in the life of Christ. In many places, the beginning of a Christian year would be marked by a season commemorating the coming of Christ, called Advent.
Patricia Jeanne Perriman
Patricia Jeanne Perriman, 74, of Cassville, Mo. passed away Tuesday, November 14, 2023 at Cox Medical Center South in Springfield, Mo.
Cassville teen injured in wreck
Vehicle fails to yield on Hwy. 174 near Mt.
Douglas Lin “Doug” Oxford
Douglas Lin “Doug” Oxford, 59, of Seligman, Mo. passed away Monday, November 20, 2023, at home.
Michael Brian Hatton
Michael Brian Hatton, 64, of Joplin, Mo. passed away Monday, November 20, 2023, at NHC HealthCare Joplin in Joplin, Mo.
News briefs, Nov. 29
Herrin Animal Hospital in Cassville is hosting its 24th Annual Toy Drive. People may drop off a new, unwrapped toy at the Hospital at 93 Smithson Drive, or call to have a toy picked up.
Kyle Troutman: Enthusiastic thanks
This week is one in the year where everyone young and old is posed the same question, “What are you thankful for?” When I answered this question in years past, it tended to be pretty monotonous. I’m thankful to have a job, have the love of my family and to be generally surviving the world as it is.
Cassville hosts inaugural ‘Meet the Squad’ night
Clayton Bagby, Cassville girls basketball coach, speaks at the inaugural “Meet the Squad” event on Friday night.
Breaking the .500 ceiling
It has be come a habit for the Cassville girls basketball team to win 14 games in 28 tries, and it’s one the Lady Wildcats want to break. At 14-14 for two consecutive seasons, Cassville Girls Basketball Coach Clayton Bagby said one of the main goals this season is to finish above .500.
