Timothy Tschram
SHIRLEY “JOANN” BEESON
Shirley “Joann” Beeson, 87, of Monett, passed away Monday, May 30, 2022, at her home. She was born in Butterfield, on March 15, 1935, to Luther and Dorthy (Boyd) Roller.
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.
Golf team donates to Pantry
The Cassville High School Golf program has made a donation of nearly $500 to the Cassville Food Pantry. CHS golfers earned the money at the “charity hole” during the team’s annual golf tournament that was held on April 30. “I’m grateful to work with these kids who willingly gave up part of their weekend to help others,” said Jay Rogers, Cassville head golf coach. “Thanks to the generosity of so many participants in our tournament, we were able to make the largest contribution we’ve ever made.” From left: Andrew Gray, Ean Pryor, Rogers, Chaney Cox, Janet Mills with the food pantry and Avery Chappell. Contributed photo
ANNA MAE VINEY
Anna Mae Viney, 91, of Purdy, passed away Tuesday, May 31, 2022 at her home. She was born Nov.
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Cassville Rodeo on Saturday The annual Cassville Rodeo, sponsored by the Cassville Rotary Club and the Cassville FFA Booster Club, is on Saturday from 8-11 p.m. at Bill Hailey Arena in Cassville.
Heels kick at Mason Lowe Invitational
Jack Gilmore holds on close to time during a ride at the Mason Lowe Invitational in Cassville Saturday.
Trojan relay teams make track history
The Southwest boys 4x800 and 4x400 relay teams finished fourth and eighth, respectively, at the Class 2 Track Meet Friday and Saturday in Jefferson City — the first in school history to earn All-State status.
Sales tax slows in May
For the second time in three months, sales tax revenues to the Barry County area in May dropped compared to a year ago, a pattern repeated from the beginning of 2020 before the pandemic surge in local sales drove revenues to unprecedented heights.
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TroutFest on Saturday TroutFest is a community fair celebrating the relationship between the community of Cassville and Roaring River State Park. The fair, held at the Cassville Aquatic Center, kicks off the day at 7 a.m., Saturday with two races, the Trout Trot 5K and the Minnow Mile.
Cassville’s NFIP offer lost in red tape
The city of Cassville had an opportunity over the past year to possibly join the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) without retrofitting buildings or making major changes to Main Street — but the moment has passed.
