Stories from Friday, October 17, 2014

The Monett football team ran 34 total plays in the first half of Friday's 67-2 romp of McDonald County, the Cubs ran 32 of those plays in Mustang territory. Unlike last week, the Cubs came out fired up and took it to the hapless Mustang squad. Monett's Levi Pfitzner blocked a punt to set up the Cubs first score, a 15-yard run by Tyler Ash...

PIERCE CITY -- After suffering a three-game losing skid, Pierce City has ended the regular season with two wins in a row, defeating visiting Sarcoxie (1-7) 38-16 Friday night. The Eagles (4-4) take the sixth seed in the district and will be on the road in the first round of the playoffs Friday at Marionville (6-3)...

The Monett and Bolivar softball teams have met twice this season, with each team earning a win in the series. As fate would have it, they will meet again on Saturday to decide the season series, with the award for the winner being a berth in the Class 3 Final Four...

"A weapon, competitor, great player and fierce" are words that Monett softball coach has used to describe his all-state pitcher Allie Krueger this season. In 19 of her 23 pitching appearances this season, she has struck out at least 10 hitters. Her latest pitching masterpiece came Wednesday night, as the Lady Cubs won their third consecutive sectional title, wit Krueger allowing two hits and striking out 15...

A Cassville man was officially charged Wednesday after being arrested on Oct. 10 for allegedly attempting to engage in sexual acts with a 12-year-old girl. Chase Trevor Norman, 23, of Cassville, was charged with with sexual exploitation of a child under Title 18 of the U.S. Code, which carries 15-30 years in prison if he is convicted...

The city of Monett has made new equipment purchases for its street department. A new street sweeper has been purchased for $194,000 from Key Equipment Company and went into immediate use. Street Superintendent Russ Balmas placed the old unit for sales on a government website when no trade-in offer was available...

A change order in the construction contract with Springfield Builders for the storm safe room on Marshall Hill, now known at the Monett Community Building, further reduced its cost. According to Dennis Pyle, city administrator, the original contract cost $844,545. An earlier change order opting for a plain concrete floor and a more maintenance-free exterior dropped the price by $1,427.42...

Children at Monett Elementary School on Thursday participated in a color run on the walking track. Wellness director Alex Hutchings said this was the second color run at the school, the first this school year. Children who earned 40 brag bands as activity rewards this quarter were eligible to participate. ...

The city of Monett recently authorized the demolition of the house at 104 Ninth St., on the recommendation of the Building Board. Board Commissioner Jerry Dierker said the house has been empty on and off over the past 20 years. Remodeling 15 years ago had not addressed the structure's deteriorating condition, leaving the house with holes in the floor...

Three cast members from Monett are participating in the production of a classic courthouse drama. The Mt. Vernon Community Theater will present "Twelve Angry Men" from Oct. 24-26. Monett actors in the show include Sonya Kew, who also appeared in last year's production of "Steel Magnolias," Adam Verstraete, who played Jew's harp in the orchestra of "Shenandoah" this summer, and Robin Braun in her first show with the company. The full cast includes nine men and five women in this production...

A Midland, Texas man was injured Tuesday in a motorcycle accident at 2 p.m. on the I-44 on-ramp, just south of Halltown. According to a Missouri State Highway Patrol Report, John Kerbox, 50, of Midland, Texas, was riding a 2001 Suzuki Intruder when his bio ran off the right side of the roadway. Kerbox attempted to stabilize the motorcycle by placing his left leg down, and the injury occurred when the motorcycle overturned on top of him...

The Monett Fundamental Methodist Church, 810 13th st., will host a revival Oct. 20 through Oct. 24 at the church, beginning at 7 p.m. nightly. Evangelist Clark Snow of Springdale, Ark. will speak. Special singing will be held each night. Pastor Ronnie Howerton invites the public to attend. For additional information, people may call 235-5351...