Fire victim identified
Monett Police have identified the victim in a late November house fire in as James Creekmore, 47, of Monett.
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December 2022
Freshmen making mark for Monett
Early in the season, a pair of freshmen have been making their mark on the Monett girls basketball team. The Lady Cubs enter the holiday break at 2-6 this year with wins over Sarcoxie in the season opener and Verona in the Crane Lady Pirates Invitational on Dec.
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Student plans for future with long-distance beau
EAR ABBY: DI am a senior in high school in a long-distance relationship. My boyfriend, “Grant,” and I live two states apart and have visited each other several times.
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As old as the hills – the ‘90s club
I have been thinking about how Monett is blessed with so many senior citizens over the age of 90 that have contributed to our city. I would like to address a few of Monett’s finest senior citizens “Club of 90”.
Read MoreAs old as the hills – the ‘90s clubDreaming of a white Christmas
Growing up in the Southern California desert, the likelihood of waking up to the fabled White Christmas was low. However, don’t let that lead you to believe that it was all sun tans and beaches.
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Who: Monett, Pierce City, Verona and Purdy What: Playing in tournaments in Neosho, Southwest, Walnut Grove, more First: Walnut Grove Holiday Classic began Thursday All four area schools playing over break BY KYLE TROUTMAN ktroutman@cherryroad.com Local basketball teams hope Christmas will bring more than just presents at home, as seven teams will be taking part in tournaments from Neosho to Arkansas. The Monett boys will play in the Neosho Holiday Classic, a 16-team tournament with teams from Missouri, Arkansas, Texas, Oklahoma and Tennessee.
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Stellwagen crosses 1,000-point mark
Verona junior Jacob Stellwagen has crossed the 1,000-point mark, reaching the milestone on Dec. 3 against Pierce City in the Pierce City Invitational.
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