News Staff
Exeter grad awarded Ozark Teacher Corps scholarship
Micha “Mindi” Peckham, a 2005 graduate of Exeter High School, has received the Ozark Teacher Corps scholarship, administered by the Community Foundation of the Ozarks. Peckham, the daughter of Mike Stewart, will attend Missouri Southern State University this fall, where she plans to complete a bachelor’s degree in elementary education.
Skip Easter: Caring for storm-damaged trees
Anyone that knows me will tell you I love trees and I’m addicted to trees. I live in the middle of a forest of trees.
Cassville man celebrates 97th birthday
Chuck Whitcomb, of Cassville, celebrated his 97th birthday on Sunday. Whitcomb is pictured at his birthday party with his cake, which was brightly lit with 97 candles.
7 seniors strong
It has been six years since the Cassville volleyball program turned in an above .500 season, and it will be seven seniors on this year’s squad aiming to put their names in the record books. The Lady Wildcats’ season began on Aug.
6 seniors lead deep Wildcats squad
Following its first winning season and first playoff win in a decade, the Cassville boys soccer team is entering a new era. Led this season by six seniors and eight returning starters, the Wildcats have set their goals higher than ever.
Scoreboard, Sept. 6
The Cassville softball team will play its first regular-season home tilt on Thursday, taking on Marshfield at 4:30 p.m. The Lady Wildcats have struggled against stiff competition in the season’s early goings. In the 29th Annual Morrisville Tournament, Cassville topped West Plains, 10-3. Since that Aug. 25 matchup, the Lady Wildcats have eluded victory, falling to Sherwood, 4-0; Carthage, 4-1; Carl Junction, 8-4; and Nevada, 14-0. Cassville played Logan-Rogersville on the road Tuesday after presstime and faces Marshfield Thursday.
August sales tax results mixed
Sales tax revenues to Barry County’s cities and county government dropped moderately in August, compared to a year ago. While receipts generally held steady, the biggest city, Monett, recorded big enough dips to pull down the overall county totals.
Seligman WWII sailor to be buried in California
The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) has announced that U.S. Navy Aviation Radioman First Class Wilbur A.
Charles “Leo” Catron
Charles “Leo” Catron of Cave Springs passed away September 2, 2023, at Circle of Life Hospice in Springdale. Leo was born September 6, 1935, in Cassville, Missouri to Charles Perry Catron and Lois Erwin Catron. He was raised in the Antioch Community and in his early years was involved in 4-H and FFA. Leo served in the United States Marines serving mainly in Okinawa as a radio operator.
Michelle Hilburn: A tomorrow full of books
The new school year is officially underway. In our house, this also brings a return to routines such as bedtimes, early mornings, after school activities and homework.
