Wheaton
Wheaton Heritage Festival provides interactive history lesson
The second annual Wheaton Heritage Festival, organized by the Wheaton Historical Society and Depot Museum, was held Oct. 11. Spokesperson Chris Hay called the event a success. 'We had a lot more people in attendance this year than we did last year,' Hay said. 'We may even have made a little money.' The event featured local vendors, musicians, activities for kids and craftsmen who demonstrated skills and machinery from years past.
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.
1,500 chicken halves, fun served up at Wheaton BBQ
Katy Tichenor, of Fairview, fills out information for a duck for her son, Bexton Tichenor, 4, to be launched in the annual duck race at the Wheaton BBQ on Saturday.
In-home care provider saves Wheaton woman
Patricia Busch, of Wheaton, always walks with God, but she was happy on July 15 to walk with someone in her life who saved it.
Kyle Troutman: Good news in Wheaton
“There’s so much bad news in the world all the time, and this could be good news and an uplifting story.”
Year in Photos — Barry County volleyball
Purdy’s Gracie Patton spikes a ball for the Lady Eagles during a contest against Wheaton last season.
Wheaton’s Bateman snags All-State honor
Wheaton High School sophomore Brody Bateman was has earned Second Team All-State honors for his performance on the baseball diamond this year.
Mattingly named SW Regional Teacher of the Year
The Southwest Center for Educational Excellence in Webb City recently hosted its annual Regional Teacher of the Year Luncheon to celebrate the best of the best in education.
Finding wins in Wheaton
One- or two-win seasons have been commonplace for the Wheaton baseball team in recent years, and the Bulldogs are happy to have finished this spring with more wins than the last three campaigns combined.
