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Shelter Insurance Foundation scholarship recipients announced
The Shelter Insurance Foundation awarded a $1,500 scholarship to Emilee Mann and Pa Vang, graduates of Cassville and Wheaton high schools, respectively. Shelter Agent Terri DeGraffenreid Brattin sponsors and partially funds this scholarship.
Read MoreShelter Insurance Foundation scholarship recipients announcedThrough the years, June 28
50 years ago July 5, 1972 Cassville Football Coach Ron Cole is planning a pre-season football camp for this year’s Wildcats to be held during the next two weeks. Assisting him will be coaches Danny Lynch, Charles Pitts and Heno Head.
Read MoreThrough the years, June 28Southwest team 4th in nation
The Southwest FFA Soils team competed in Oklahoma City on May 5 at the National Soils Contest, where the team placed 4th in the nation. Team members are Macy Colf, Allen Hendrix, Caleb Ayer and Lilly Wolf. Ayer placed 13th individually. Contributed photo
Read MoreSouthwest team 4th in nationChuck Terrill: Meditating on autonomy
Independence Day is just around the corner. It has caused me to meditate on the word "autonomous." Autonomous vehicles, once only fiction, now are a reality.
Read MoreChuck Terrill: Meditating on autonomyMay food service report released
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.
Read MoreMay food service report releasedPet of the Week
Meet Binnie Taylor, the Haven of the Ozarks Pet of the Week. Binnie had a terrible start in life, but that just means he’ll appreciate it even more when he finds the perfect family to love him. He’s a bit timid and needs someone to help him build his confidence, but he’s doing better all the time. He never had any accidents while in his foster home. Binnie is good in a crate, loves toys and gets along with both cats and other dogs. He gets a daily supplement for hip dysplasia and would really benefit from an indoor home with a comfy bed. His estimated date of birth is June 12, 2021. For more information, call 417-835-3647 or meet him at the Haven, open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day of the week. Contributed photo
Read MorePet of the WeekThrough the years
50 years ago June 28, 1972 After a wide search effort to locate Christine Seal, who went missing on June 19, has been unsuccessful, according to law enforcement, who say there is no hard evidence for them to work with. A reward has been started in an effort to assist in finding her.
Read MoreThrough the yearsPet of the Week
Meet Danery, the Haven of the Ozarks Pet of the Week. Danery is active, friendly, good with kids, walks on a leash, has done well in a crate at offsite events, and gets along well with other dogs. She has had a couple bad experiences with people, but she doesn’t hold that against anyone. Her estimated date of birth is Aug. 21, 2021, and she weighs 37lbs. For more information, call 417-835-3647 or meet him at the Haven, open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day of the week. Contributed photo
Read MorePet of the WeekDriskill gets $10K scholarship
A homeschooled Cassville student has recently been awarded a scholarship from the Horatio Alger Association. Hannah Driskill, daughter of Mike and Amy Driskill is seeking out a four-year degree after she graduates in 2023.
Read MoreDriskill gets $10K scholarship