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New field house begets better scheduling
Wheaton putting $504K into 120x120 building BY JORDAN TROUTMAN The Wheaton school district has been busy with relating to the construction of the new tornado shelter, and now the new field house project is ramping up. Trish Wilson, Wheaton superintendent, said the dirtwork will start in the next couple of weeks.
Local park ranger earns state award
Corporal Steve Jabben, a park ranger with the Missouri Department of Natural Resources’ Division of Missouri State Parks, has been selected as the State of Missouri and department Team Member of the Month for July 2022. Jabben was selected for his service to the department and for his lifesaving efforts during two incidents at Roaring River State Park.
Playgrounds delayed by supply chain
Cassville students started classes on Tuesday, and one thing will look different for primary and intermediate students in the first semester – recess. Merlyn Johnson, Cassville superintendent, said due to supply chain issues, the playground renovations expected to be completed by September have been delayed.
SKITS hosting fall play auditions
Auditions will be held for the SKITS community theater fall play. “Murder in the House of Horrors,” on Saturday at 10 a.m.
News briefs
The Exeter chapter of Sleep in Heavenly Peace will join fellow chapters nationwide on Sept. 10 in the largest single-day bed-building event in the U.S.
Schools getting prepped for new year
Larry Albers, with the help of wife Arlene Albers, serviced 30 sewing machines in the Cassville middle school’s family and consumer sciences classroom.
Summer thunders follow light show
Local photographer Todd Calhoon, of Exeter, captured a lightning strike from a storm on Aug. 8. Calhoon was near the Cassville Aquatic Center and shooting storm between Purdy and Jenkins.
Cassville FFA leading the herd
Summertime is a time to leave the classroom and enjoy the outdoors, but Cassville FFA students were already planning a summer full of activities before school let out for the summer.
X-ray analyzer used to clear Post Office incident
More details have been released regarding the package that produced smoke at the Cassville Post Office Tuesday, leading to a closure of the office and use of an X-ray analyzer to identify a possible threat. Sgt.
Calling all crafters to the Cassville Senior Center
Craft fairs provide an opportunity for local residents to showcase their most unique talents, and this year, the Cassville Senior Center decided to join the fun. The Center will host its first ever Senior Center Arts and Crafts Show on Sept.
