News Staff
Ozark Festival Orchestra to open season
The Ozark Festival Orchestra will open its 44th season at 3 p.m. on Oct. 15, at the Monett High School Performing Arts Center.
Southwest volleyball notches 9th win
The Southwest volleyball team raised its win total to nine with recent victories over Purdy, Exeter and Hurley, bouncing back from a tough 5-set loss to Crane on Oct. 2.
Ramona Jean Helker
Ramona Jean Helker, 62, of Monett, Mo. passed away Monday, October 2, 2023, at her home.
News briefs, Oct. 11
The Eric Lee Hahn Memorial and KISS Rebreathers Dive Team Recognition Event will be held on Saturday at 5 p.m., at the Emory Melton Inn and Conference Center in Roaring River State Park. The Hahns will share stories of their son for the benefit of the Roaring River community, and a new map of the Roaring River spring cave will be presented and dedicated.
Kyle Troutman: Newspapers — a diverse landscape
Not long ago, I found myself on the other end of the phone being interviewed by a freelance journalist working for a national news website. One of the questions he asked me was, “What do you see as the state of newspapers in this country today?” I have been in the newspaper industry professionally for 12 years now and been asked that question time and time again, but now as a publisher and owner of a smalltown weekly newspaper, it hit me a little different.
Strong Wildcat ‘O’ a plus against Nevada
The final result against Nevada, ranked No. 7 in Class 4, did not go Cassville’s way on Friday, but the Wildcats found many pillars on which to build in the 44-21 loss at home.
Power of Pink gives 6 support, love, $6.6K
Power of Pink celebrated its 13th year of service to women diagnosed to breast cancer by raising $40,051.93 to help support the six nominated ladies of 2023. Janice McCracken, Power of Pink founder and organizer, said with the addition of the six ladies from this year, the organization has helped 50 women total and raised $3661,822.61.
Benjy Hamm: Americans depend on newspapers to stay informed about their communities
Nearly 220 million American adults turn to their local newspapers regularly for news and information they need to stay informed, feel more connected to their neighbors and improve their lives and communities.
George Luna Nuñez, Sr.
George Luna Nuñez, Sr., 45, of Butterfield, Mo. passed away Monday September 25, 2023, at his home.
Former Wheaton players to join Hall of Fame
Two former Wheaton softball greats will soon have their names etched into history, invited to join the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame. Mindy (Ray) Beeson and Jessica (Renkoski) Walker, both registered nurses at Cox Monett, were raised in Wheaton a rural community near the borders of Newton and Barry Counties.
