Cassville

Janet Mills: O’ possum – are you awesome?
If you’ve ever been out in the dark, maybe taking out the trash or heading to the barn, and locked eyes with a possum, you know the feeling.
13th Annual Trivia Night Set For March 7
Cassville’s next Champions of Trivia will be crowned on March 7 at the Cassville Education Fund Trivia Night fundraiser.

Simulator shows students impaired driving dangers
The Arrive Alive Tour stopped in Cassville for two days last week, offering high school students the opportunity to use a simulator to drive while distracted, drunk or drugged in a fully functioning vehicle without moving or being intoxicated. The simulator allows participants to experience the real-life dangers without the real-life consequences. Pictured is Heather Hall, who was completing the distracted driving simulator. Young drivers (ages 16-20) are 17 times more likely to die in a crash when they have a BAC of .08% than when they have not been drinking.

Chamber welcomes Elevation Athletic Performance
The Cassville Area Chamber of Commerce recently welcomed Elevation Athletic Performance, located at 294 Hwy. 76 in Cassville, with a ribbon cutting. EAP specializes in helping individuals achieve their health and fitness goals, whether they are beginners just starting their journey or experienced athletes looking to enhance their performance. Their expert team is dedicated to providing personalized training, guidance, and support to help clients succeed.

Kyle Troutman: If you see something, say something
In recent weeks, I have read more heinous probable cause statements than I would like.
News Briefs, Feb. 19
The Eagle Rock Lego Club will meet on Saturday at 10 a.m. at the Eagle Rock Community Center, located at 27824 Hwy. 86 in Eagle Rock. All children are welcome to attend.

Dialed up to 100
Prompted by “Zero Hero” to county to 100, starting by whispering and raising every 20 numbers to as loud as possible for 80-100, Cassville Primary School students, Rowan Stanton, left, Layten Craig, middle, and Layne Greek belt out the final figure. The activities were part of the celebration of the 100th day of school on Thursday.

Pages flip during World Read Aloud Day
A total of 22 school employees and community members helped Cassville Primary School celebrate the 15th World Read Aloud Day on Feb. 5. Rhonda Stafford, with Wintech, is pictured reading a book to second-grade teacher Josi Rose’s class.

Free Market Physician takes over Roark Family Health Clinic
A local healthcare provider has changed ownership, as Free Market Physician is now operating out of the former Roark Family Health facility. Free Market Physician Founder and CEO Dr.
Scoreboard, Feb. 12
The Cassville boys wrestling team competed in a triad with Bolivar and Logan-Rogersville on Thursday, the final regular- season action before the Class 2, District 3 Tournament Feb. 21-22.