Exeter

Grey Out Night honors Exeter sophomore
On Oct. 7, the Exeter High School volleyball team hosted Grey Out Night in honor and support of sophomore Blazi Lowe.

Exeter Class of 1965 gathers for 60th
Members of the Exeter High School Class of 1965 celebrated their 60th class reunion on Sept. 6.

Local schools clear nets at Volleyfest
Southwest’s Emma Outhouse plays a ball during a match at Volleyfest on Saturday. Pierce City won the tournament over Crane, with Thomas Jefferson third, Wheaton fourth, Verona fifth, Exeter sixth, Southwest seventh and Purdy eighth.

Year in Photos — Barry County baseball
Wheaton’s Bodie Lauderdale lats a pitch go in action against Exeter last season.

Fun, frights firing up at Exeter Corn Maze
The Exeter Corn Maze officially opens its gates for the 2025 season on Saturday, welcoming families, thrill-seekers and fall fanatics to a celebration 25 years in the making. This year marks the 25th season of the Haunted Barn, a legacy of laughter and screams that began with a single spooky structure and has grown into one of the region’s most beloved fall destinations.

Car enthusiasts enjoy The Exeter Depot Auto Show
Carson Woolaway, 16, of Rocky Comfort, added some shine to his classic Ford truck Saturday at The Depot Exeter Auto Show.

Classic cars, community fun at 7th Annual Depot Exeter Auto Show
The 7th Annual Depot Exeter Auto Show, hosted by Phillips Phabworks, will be Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Front Street in Exeter.

Year in Photos — Barry County volleyball
Purdy’s Gracie Patton spikes a ball for the Lady Eagles during a contest against Wheaton last season.
Rapid Tax fire doused
Cassville, Butterfield, Exeter districts control attic blaze in 23 minutes
Proposal could combine Washburn, Exeter police
Sheriff addresses how county would assist if cities combine



