Stories from Thursday, December 12, 2013

The victim of a rural La Russell shooting this week was reportedly shot in the back by her husband, David K. Holman. According to the affidavit of probable cause, Lawrence County detectives were called to 6504 Highway 97 in La Russell Tuesday after being notified by the resident through a 911 call that a shooting had taken place...

Those hoping to take a break from the last-minute holiday shopping madness might consider a visit to Roaring River State Park where Mother Nature's beauty is wrapped in the glistening white and silver of winter. The park has several activities for nature lovers this winter, including an upcoming Eagle Watch, starting at 3 p.m. ...

Murder charges have been filed in connection to a shooting that took place on Monday evening. David K. Holman, age 54, of rural LaRussell has been charged with first-degree murder and armed criminal action in connection with the shooting death of his wife, Radonna Roland Holman, 55, of the residence...

Customers of the Eagle Rock Library have sent an informal petition requesting the branch be reopened on Saturdays. The request was reviewed at the November meeting of the Barry-Lawrence Library Board of Directors. There were 42 signatures on the petition, all cardholders of the library, with 22 confirmed as routine Saturday customers. October was the first month the branch was not open...

Several holiday parades and activities have been rescheduled due to inclement weather. Monett's parade plans were unaffected and the Monett parade will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 14. The Cassville Chamber of Commerce will hold its annual Christmas parade starting at 6 p.m. on Dec. 20...

With news of people being crushed or trampled for temporary "savings" on hot ticket items already this holiday season, those wanting to avoid the madness might consider shopping with local merchants for unique gift items. In addition to avoiding mass hysteria over the latest must-have game system, shopping with hometown merchants supports local employers and keeps tax dollar revenues at home...

From mid-December through New Year's Day, local police will be out in force as part of the annual nationwide "Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over" crackdown on drunk driving. The crackdown, which will include high-visibility enforcement throughout Lawrence County, will run from Dec. 13 through Jan. 2, 2014...

The Barry County Republican Club will meet at 6:30 p.m. on Dec. 17 at the Monett City Park Casino for the annual Christmas party. Participants are asked to bring an unwrapped Christmas gift for children to be distributed through the Share Your Christmas program...

A Purdy woman was injured in a two-vehicle crash at 10:40 a.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 10 on Farm Road 1040 about five miles west of Purdy. According to a Missouri State Highway Patrol report, the crash occurred when the driver of a 2011 Jeep Patriot, Piper D. Haworth, 44, of Purdy, failed to stop at a stop sign and collided with a 2002 Mitsubishi Eclipse, driven by Anthony T. Lupica, 26, of Purdy, on the icy road...

Clutch free throws, timely buckets and active hands-on defense helped the Monett Cubs basketball team defeat Neosho 60-58 on Dec. 10 at Monett. The Cubs (3-1) built a 10-point (55-45) lead with 1:45 left in regulation play, only to see the Wildcats (0-4) close to within one point at 59-58 with 6.4 seconds left...

EIGHTY YEARS AGO Dec. 12, 1933 Contrary to expectations, prices for products this Christmas have not shown any marked rise. One toy dealer is selling some of his stock at lower prices than last year. The trend this year will be toward useful and substantial gifts...

Lacoba Homes Inc., a residential healthcare facility in Monett has achieved a gold quality level in an assessment by Primaris, Missouri's federally-designated Medicare quality improvement organization. To achieve the recognition, Lacoba participated in educational events for staff, offered through Primaris, that focused on excellence in healthcare and quality improvement. ...

The Ozark Festival Orchestra played its Christmas concert at Monett City Hall on Sunday, Dec. 8. A break in winter conditions accommodated the modest crowd on hand to hear traditional and sacred seasonal music with a sing-along of carols. Music director Ken Meisinger conducted the orchestra. The next OFO concert will be on Feb. 23 at Monett City Hall auditorium...

Kyle Lane Bowman, age 23, of Seligman, died at 1:20 p.m. Monday, Dec. 9. Graveside services will be held at 1 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 13 at Maplewood Cemetery in Exeter, under direction of Fohn Funeral Home in Cassville. Visitation will be held from 10:30 a.m. to noon noon on Friday at the funeral home...

Max A. McNabb, age 72, of Washburn, died at 9 p.m. Monday, Dec. 9. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 14 at Fohn Funeral Home in Cassville. Burial will be in Antioch Cemetery, in Cassville. No visitation is planned.

Sher Yang, age 63, of Sheboygan Falls, Wis., died at 11 a.m. Friday, Dec. 6. Services will be held from 8 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 21 until Monday, Dec. 23 at McQueen Funeral Home in Wheaton. Burial will be at 10 a.m. Dec. 23 at Dice Cemetery in Fairview...