News

Pull out the putters!
A new attraction will open in 2023 near Cassville, inspired by the natural beauty and tourism at Roaring River State Park. James and Shannon Beemer, owners of Zone 4 Mini Golf & More, said the new mini golf course, which features the longest hole in the world, will open on March 1, 2023.
The Rib is back!
An iconic Cassville restaurant that closed its doors a decade ago is reopening officially on Wednesday, with the new owners aiming to revive the times of old. Zanetta Campbell and Karlton Burbridge purchased the building with the goal of reviving old memories while creating new ones.

Shell Knob home watch business earns national accreditation
Rickards aim to give property owners peace of mind Lakeside Home Watch & Property Solutions has earned accreditation from the National Home Watch Association for the second year. The NHWA was formed in 2009 in order to establish and maintain the highest industry standards for Home Watch and absentee homeowner services throughout the United States and Canada.
Monett woman injured in crash
A Monett woman was injured on Nov. 21 in a wreck at 2:10 p.m.

A Thanksgiving parade
Cassville Intermediate School special education students were cheered by their peers last week as they completed a balloon parade through the school. Brady Mueller, instructional assistant for Cassville, led the group of students through the halls of each grade level.
News Briefs
Herrin Animal Hospital in Cassville is hosting its 23rd Annual Toy Drive, ongoing through Dec. 12.

Cassville students: We’re thankful for…
We asked Cassville third-grade students what they are thankful for, and here’s how they responded. .

New supervisor working at OACAC
As Gail Reed gets closer and closer to her Dec. 2 retirement, her replacement, Kimberly Healey, is getting more and more acclimated.

Ground broken for Wheaton tornado shelter
Surrounded by cheering staff, students and community members, the Wheaton school district officially broke ground Friday at the site for the new tornado shelter. In 2016, the Wheaton taxpayers approved a $1 million bond issue for a FEMA shelter to be built on district property.