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Kyle Troutman: A wild goose chase
I have never considered myself a history buff, but for a few hours on June 7, my wife, daughter and I sent ourselves on a wild goose chase to learn every single thing we could about Lot 114 in the city of Cassville.
Lady Wildcats wrap up play days next week
The Cassville volleyball team has more seniors on its roster this year than positions on the floor, and the Lady Wildcats’ confidence is blooming because of it. Paige Huddleston, Cassville volleyball coach, said the team’s 20 contact days began in June with games in Mt.
TroutMom Says: Celebrating milestones, successes
As I write this, the temperature outside is climbing to the expected 98 degrees for the day. We have experienced a heat wave these last couple of weeks that has broken records all over the country.
Purdy Festival draws families to fun
Ed Lassley, of Purdy, his grandson, Titus Lassley, in the foreground, and granddaughter, Charlie Brown, at rear, visit with Butch Patrick, right, who portrayed Eddie Munster in the long-running television show, The Munsters.
Cassville class of 1953 reunites
The Cassville High School class of 1953 held its 70th class reunion on May 28 at Roaring River State Park. Of the 88 graduates, attendees included, front row, from left: Margarite Sturgell Evans, Ivalyn Sapp Koger, Sammy Sparkman Hudson, ruby Hemphill Caudill, Anna Bell Reams Heiss, Fern Sandberg Pettyjohn, Ruth Allison and Donna Melton Easley. Back row: Mary Ruth Vaught Myers, scar Dykes, Barbara Stiles Fogg, Janice Bryant Sims, Sue Weddington Cooper, J.C. Cooper, Paul Stumpff, Maurice Hart and Chuck Beeson.
Jig On the Water
July 19, 2023 Fishing has been good all week. We got some needed rain and the river came a bit, at 28 CFS as of Sunday.
Dortha Ann Amos
Dortha Ann Amos, 81, of Purdy, Mo. passed away Friday, July 7, 2023, at Mercy Hospital Northwest Ark.
Lucille Blanche “Lu” Brown
Lucille Blanche “Lu” Brown, passed away on July 8, 2023 at her home in Wheaton, Mo. after a short illness.
Johnny Lee “John” Cole
Johnny Lee “John” Cole, age 75, of Exeter, Missouri passed away Friday, July 14, 2023, at Cox Medical Center South in Springfield, Missouri surrounded by his family. He was born June 26, 1948, in Cassville, Missouri the son of Garr and Blanche (Hulett) Cole.
James E. “JR” Riordan
James E. “JR” Riordan, 53, of Eagle Rock, Mo.
