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Mary Alice Moreland
Mary Alice Moreland, 74, of Cassville, Mo., passed away Thursday, May 25, 2023, at Cassville Healthcare and Rehabilitation in Cassville. She was born March 29, 1949, in Washburn, Mo., the daughter of Virgil and Jewel (Laney) Robbins were her parents.
Lewis Allen Staats, Jr.
Lewis Allen Staats, Jr., 77, passed away on May 25, 2023, surrounded by family on Thursday May 25, 2023.
First Cars & Pizza Cruise In a hit
A Cars & Pizza Cruise In was held Saturday at Roaring River Health and Rehab. The event, organized by Caden Swearingen and RRHR Activities Director Norma Kirkpatrick, served as a fundraiser for the residential care facility’s upcoming Golden Age Games. Pictured are Norman and Linda Phillips, left, and Kevin Phillips, right, standing beside their automotive entries.
Jig On the Water, May 31
May 31, 2023 As of Sunday, the water is low and clear at 39 CFS, perfect for dry flies and sight-fishing with marabou jigs and worms. We have really good quality water right now.
Stumpff appointed to CS Bank Board
Charlie Cross, CEO, CS Bank, has announced the appointment of Donnie Stumpff to the bank’s Advisory Board of Directors. Stumpff is the President and Owner of Stumpff’s Realty & Auction Service Inc., in Cassville and resides in Cassville with his wife Teresa.
Merlyn Johnson: Advocacy does not go unnoticed
With the rap of a gavel in both chambers slightly before 6 p.m. on May 12, the Missouri legislative session came to a close.
Cheryl Williams: Imagination Library delivers more than 3,600 books in Barry County
What is the first thing you think of when someone mentions Dolly Parton? A petite blonde woman who is a singer, songwriter, actor, author, philanthropist, activist, icon? She is all of those things. Her philanthropy came to Barry County in 2022 through her Imagination Library.
Memorial Day Poppy Festival brings 2,000 visitors to Pa’s Posey Patch
The inaugural Memorial Day Poppy Festival at Pa’s Posey Patch south of Cassville boasted a turnout of some 2,000 guests, said Dennis Epperly, the “Pa” of the patch.
Mail truck struck while delivering
A Seligman mailman was injured on Friday in a wreck at 12:25 p.m. on Highway 37, one mile north of Seligman.
Through the years, May 31
40 YEARS AGO: It’s official, the Cassville Chamber of Commerce’s doors are open at Sixth and Main in the PACE building. Signing the location was completed Monday by Gary and Kenneth Corn. As the sign says, the C Of C location is also a visitor center in the new location to provide a source of local information for tourists and locals alike. The center will also be the meeting location for a rumber of civic groups that are offsprings of the C of C. Secretary Sonia Chasteen said open house activities at the new offices will be observed in the near future when moving, relocation of materials and furnishings are complete.
