Robert Rathmann
Robert “Butch” Wayne Rathmann, 69, of Mt. Vernon, went to his Heavenly home on March 27. Robert was born on Jan. 23, 1955, to Thomas and Betty (Snadon) Rathmann in…
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Joshua Ross
Joshua Ross, 42, of Hallsville, entered into eternal rest on March 9, at his home in Hallsville. Memorial services for Joshua are being held on Saturday March 30, from 1…
Dog bite results in severe injuries
Victim transported to Kansas City for treatment The Monett Police Department is investigating a dog bite incident that occurred on private property within the city limits at approximately 7:30 p.m.…
Burnis Myers
Burnis Lee “Barney Google” Myers, age 84, of Purdy, passed away Tuesday, March 26, at Aurora Nursing Center in Aurora. Services will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, April 2,…
Pitchin’ Perfect
Isaiah Taylor gets thrown off his bucking bull during the Pitchin’ in Pierce City Bullrides on Sunday, March 24. The event, held at the Pierce City Saddle Club Arena featured up to 24 riders who rode 12 bulls during the event.
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Where goes downtown?
The forum for candidates running for Monett City Council seats on March 19 generated important commentary about Monett’s downtown and its future. Mayor Mike Brownsberger, who knows downtownbetterthananyof the candidates, having run a retail business on Broadway for decades, declared the kind of business district that anchored Monett for its first 120 years had seen its day come and go.
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Part-time police OK for Verona council
New City prosecutor hired for municipal court cases The Verona City Council voted to maintain its current police force structure and change its city prosecutor during its February meeting. Council members decided to stick with a part-time police chief and hire a full-time officer at a later date.
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