Opinion

People need to be fair and acknowledge the traits of their dogs, because, remember — they are man’s best friend. In my adult years, my preferences had switched from a Pointer preference, because that was the one available, to that of English Setters, which in my opinion are among the most loving breeds of animals on this earth.

What now stands on the southwest corner of the square in Cassville once served as a hospital for Federal Troops during the Civil War. With the community pretty well split down the middle so far as loyalty was concerned in those days, Confederate forces roamed the streets at one time or another.

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Years ago, when Cassville was flush with manufacturing employment, Springfield newspaper reporter Kathleen O’Dell wrote an extensive, two-page story about the town titled “Living the good life, in their own way.”

Expectations for public school teachers across our nation continue to become more and more complex and demanding. Especially the past two years as teachers bravely maneuvered through the uncharted waters of school closures, quarantines, masks, and virtual learning.