Bulldogs brace for 2023 season

Looking back at a two-win season, the Wheaton baseball team is focusing on the positives, and there were plenty. Tucker Dermott, Wheaton baseball coach said the Bulldogs (2-16) had some close conference games that did not go their way, and many extremely competitive games overall.
Pets of the Week

Meet Cove, the Haven of the Ozarks Pet of the Week. Cove is a friendly, adorable, and happy five month old puppy. Her mother was a Great Pyrenees. Dad is thought to be an Anatolian Shepherd cross. She is also thought to have some kind of a large terrier, like an Airedale, in her mix. Whatever the breed, she likes other pets and people of all ages. For more information, call 417-835-3647 or meet her at the Haven, open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day of the week. Contributed photo
Food Service Report: April 1-19
The Health Department divides food service code violations into two categories; Priority and Core items. Priority items are more likely than other violations to contribute to food contamination, or illness and/or injury.
Three indicted for large-scale meth conspiracy
Three defendants have indicted by a federal grand jury for their roles in an alleged conspiracy to distribute large amounts of methamphetamine in south west Missouri after law enforcement officers seized approximately 29 pounds of methamphetamine.
Wildcat Youth Camp held

The 2022 Cassville Football Youth Camp was put on by the high school and middle school coaches and high school football players. More than 100 youth participated in the camp. The shirt sponsor was Marck Recycling. Contributed photo
Les Jacobs recognized for 25 years of service

Les Jacobs was recently recognized by representatives from Ford Motor Company for his 25 years of service. From left: Tom Evans, Jacobs, Ann Tummons and Chris Psomas..
Reaching those who need help
Across the nation, American citizens are dealing with an epidemic with the most heartbreaking of effects — overdoses.
According to the CDC there were 70,630 drug overdose deaths in the United States in 2019, with nearly 850,000 overdose deaths since 1999.
Barry County Fair Board announces fair dates
The Barry County Fair Board has announced the 2022 dates and exhibits. The Barry County fair will be held June 25, in Butterfield.
LeCompte to compete at Nationals

Jillian LeCompte will travel to Louisville, Kentucky in June to compete in the 2022 National Speech and Debate Tournament along with 6,000 other students representing 1,500 school districts across the country.
Roaring River dive team preps for camera
Telepictures, of Bentonville, Ark., put the KISS team’s only female diver, Gayle Orner, in the spotlight first.