Opinion
American Insights — Dakoda Pettigrew: Country before party
On the evening of Dec. 13, 2000, the Vice President of the United States addressed the nation from his ceremonial office near the White House. “Just moments ago,” Al Gore…
Kyle Troutman: A sweet night
Saturday was a sweet night, not only because we auctioned off 26 pies for more than $1,000, but also because we will be able to donate about three times as…
Jamie Fugitt: Treasure hunting at Christmas
One doesn’t have to be very old to have experienced a lot of changes in life. For example, although artificial intelligence (AI) has been around several years, it has only…
Jeremiah Buntin: Ozark charity
Back on Nov. 25, 1941, a 19-year-old by the name of George Walker Gordon died about 7 miles southwest of Monett. The cause listed on the death certificate by Dr.…
Kyle Troutman: Come bid on a pie, leave fulfilled
If you had asked me a month ago if I thought the paper would be hosting a pie and cake competition and auction, I would have raised a confused eyebrow.
Jody Cavness: Marijuana issues on rise at CHS
As a proud graduate of Cassville High School, and now an assistant principal for our district, I feel a deep and personal responsibility for the wellbeing of our students and their families.
Jon Horner: The heartbeat of a community
Call me a little biased, maybe very biased, but there’s something about a small town, particularly the town named Cassville, that you just can’t find anywhere else.
Kyle Troutman: Get to work, chief!
Voters in the Cassville Volunteer Fire Protection District made their voices heard on Nov. 4, approving the proposed 1/2-cent sales tax to support operations.
Craig Burford: Come see ‘Gladys in Wonderland’ this weekend
It’s time for lights, staging, sound and action as the SKITS community theater presents the resoundingly hilarious “Gladys In Wonderland” being presented at the Central Community United Methodist Church in Shell Knob Nov. 13-16.
Merlyn Johnson: Breaking down possible future school funding changes
The state of Missouri is taking another look at how public schools are funded.
