News Staff
Jon Horner: The importance of school activities
It’s mid September, and local schools are about to hit the onemonth mark of their school year. Time definitely flies.
Holly Rivera: When words of hate fester, give help
With September being suicide prevention month and me being one that that has dealt with loss of loved ones, I wanted to write on what needs to be reminded most of all in our schools. I just recently dealt with learning of one of my family members experiencing those hurtful words of,”Why don’t you go kill yourself.” These words was spoken from a child to another.
Kyle Troutman: Look ma, one hand!
Last week I stopped into a Cassville convenience store for a drink and was met with the most common encounter I have with children when it comes to my congenital amputation. For those who do not know me personally or have not seen me in person, I have a congenital (from birth) amputation a few inches below my left elbow.
Beth Ellen Tallant
Beth Ellen Tallant, 79, of Seligman, Mo. passed away Friday, September 8, 2023, at Mercy Hospital Northwest Arkansas in Rogers, Ark.
Whittemire retires from Westco
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News briefs, Sept. 13
The Barry County Genealogical and Historical Society will travel by car caravan to Claremore, Okla., on Sept. 19 to visit and enjoy a private tour of The Belvidere Manson, the home John Bayless built in Oklahoma Indian Territory after he moved his family from Cassville.
Jig On the Water, Sept. 13
September 13, 2023 Roaring River’s waters are at 10.7 CFS and low and clear, so the dry fly fishing has been very good. There are still good caddis hatches every day and blue wing olives every afternoon.
Trout Tales, Sept. 6
“What in tarnation?” That’s probably what my friend Wade Hermansen said when he happened upon this mighty fine mare munching on grass at the Cassville City Park on Monday morning.
Cassville pushes past Aurora in gritty contest
The Cassville football team overcame a slate of second-half adversity to secure its second win over the season on Friday, defeating Aurora, 22-19. Physicality was the Wildcats’ biggest worry going into the game, and the contest was a gritty battle to the final snap.
Exeter Corn Maze open for season
Enjoying one of the rides at the Exeter Corn Maze on Saturday were, from left, Cambrie Tunnell, 11, Cashlyn Moore, 4, Tucker Tackett, 9, and Kyzer Tunnell, 10, all of Mannford, Okla. The Corn Maze opened for the season on Saturday.
