News Staff
Wildcats’ defense competing for time
Twenty total Cassville football players are working this summer at the linebacker and secondary positions, competing with one another for varsity time in the upcoming season. Returning from camp at William Jewel last week and wrapping up three total weeks of workouts, Coach Clay Weldy said his seniors are the main leaders on the defensive side, but starters will not be determined until Week 1.
Jumping in the junior olympics
A Cassville boy has already cemented himself as one of the top 50 high jumpers in the nation, and he has an opportunity to go for a national medal this week at the AAU Junior Olympic Games. Cole Rainey, 10, of Cassville, has played soccer and done martial arts, but his greatest interest has been track and field — and he’s found success.
Richard Gene “Rick” Lee
Richard Gene “Rick” Lee, 75, of Springfield, Mo. passed away Friday, July 21, 2023, at Cassville Healthcare and Rehabilitation in Cassville, Mo.
Kerby Alan Brooks
Kerby Alan Brooks, 66, of Washburn, Mo. passed away Wednesday, July 26, 2023, at his home.
Naomi Myrtle Fielding
Naomi Myrtle Fielding, 93, of Washburn, Mo. passed away Thursday, July 27, 2023, at Mercy Hospital Cassville in Cassville, Mo.
Reverend Orville Lee Wiseman, Sr.
Reverend Orville Lee Wiseman, Sr, 87, of Cassville, Mo. passed away on Friday, July 28, 2023.
Jig On the Water, Aug. 2
The water at Roaring River State Park is still low and clear, unless they dig in the river. They have been digging in the river a bit, and when they do, it gets pretty dirty, so anglers just have to get above them if they want clear water.
Holly Rivera: Sticks and stones
How many of you have heard the saying “Sticks and stones may break my bones but your words will never hurt me?” Trust me, we all have, yet we all have been faced with with those hurtful words thrown at us no matter who we are — based on race, age, wealth, addiction, beliefs and so on. With the Barry and Lawrence County Narcan Outreach, I recently spoke on stigma at two local events.
Pets of the week
Who doesn’t love a puppy? Wonder is a beautiful tri-color mixed breed pup who is sweet, curious and playful. Wonder and her two brothers were abandoned on a road. They were so relieved to have food, water and a nice place to stay. Her brothers have found homes, but Wonder still needs her forever home. She will grow to be a medium/large size dog. Her estimated date of birth is May 4. All Haven pets are fixed, up to date on their vaccinations, and microchipped. The Haven of the Ozarks is open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., seven days a week.
Year in Photos — Cassville boys wrestling
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