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Drury announces Spring 2023 Dean’s List
Earning a spot on Drury University's Dean's List is a significant accomplishment. The recognition means a student earned a grade point average of 3.6 or greater (on a 4-point scale) while carrying a full-time course load of 12 or more semester hours at Drury, a top Midwestern university, according to US News & World Report.
Local students earn distinction
Wichita State University has announced the names of 3,273 students who were on the WSU dean's honor roll for spring 2023. To be included on the dean's honor roll, a student must be enrolled full time (at least 12 credit hours) and earn at least a 3.5 grade point average on a 4.0 scale.
Bright futures receives $966 donation
Roaring River State Park Concessionaires, Jim and Carmen Rogers, have donated $966 to the Cassville R-IV Bright Futures program. The Rogers’ donation reflects the money collected by the sale of children’s trout tags on March 1, Opening Day of Trout Season.
News briefs, July 5
The Cassville Cruisers will host a Cruise-In on Saturday from 4 p.m. to dusk at the Barry County Museum, south of Cassville on Highway 112.
Vigil celebrates Buchman at Roaring River State Park
Jim and Carmen Rogers, owners of Roaring River Concessions, toss flowers into Roaring River in honor of long-time state parks employee Elise Buchman. About 25 people attended a vigil for Buchman, park office administrative assistant, on Sunday, sharing memories, lighting candles and tossing flowers into the river in her honor.
Trout Tales
I got in on the slip-n-slide action last week at the Cassville Intermediate School playground. The Cassville Volunteer Fire Protection District hooked up to the hydrant and turned the playground into a sprayground.
Kyle Troutman: Catching happiness
Anyone who has ever found themselves in the Roaring River State Park administrative office has very likely met Elise Buchman and very likely remembered the encounter. In her trademark hat, scarf and boots, Buchman has been a staple of the office for more than a decade as the administrative assistant to the park superintendent or natural resources manager.
James siblings head to nationals
A Cassville teenager is showing just because she comes from a small town does not mean she can’t have a big impact. Faith James, incoming Cassville senior and prolific wrestling talent, helped Missouri USA Wrestling hoist its first ever national title, for boys or girls, at the 2023 Junior National Duals in Tulsa June 13-17.
Ralph “Gene” Eugene Anstaett
Ralph “Gene” Eugene Anstaett, 80, passed away at his home in Cassville, Mo. on June 17, 2023.
Harold Dean Stipp
Harold Dean Stipp, 70, of Fairview, Mo. passed away Friday, June 23, 2023, at his home.
