May 2022

Garner soars to state

May 11, 2022

The Purdy High School boys golf team hosted the Class 1, District 3 Tournament on Monday, and one Eagle senior punched his ticket to the next stage. Brady Garner shot a 111 (+30) on a windy, hot day on Windmill Ridge Golf Course, tying for 13th overall but finishing 9th in the individual scoring system used for state qualification.

Changing the books

May 11, 2022

The Southwest boys track team is rewriting the Trojans record book this week after a high-flying performance at the Class 2, District 6 meet at Sarcoxie, where the team won three relays. The 4x800 team stole the show, setting a new school record with a time of 8:26.44.

Wheaton hires hoops coach

May 11, 2022

Wheaton High School has announced Seth Lash as its new head boys basketball coach beginning in the 2022-2023 school year. Lash will also serve as the 7-12 physical education/health teacher and athletic director.

Reynolds returns to Wildcat Nation

May 11, 2022

The Cassville boys basketball team will have a new coach for the 2022-23 season, and one who has a history with the Wildcats. The district has hired Caleb Reynolds to lead the program beginning July 1.

Lights shine at Cassville prom

May 11, 2022

Cassville’s prom at the Barn at Bear Ridge on Saturday featured a full night of dancing under the icicle lights. Contributed photo Isaac Hadlow and Jillian LeCompte danced together on Saturday at Cassville’s prom.

Through the Years

May 11, 2022

50 years ago May 17, 1972 Two Cassville High School grads will now become faculty members, according to Superintendent James Ford. In the home economics department, Ann Maloney will be filling the vacancy of Joan Biles, and in the music department, Charles Kellim will be replacing Billy Windes.

From hangup to strength

May 11, 2022

On April 26, the Cassville Community celebrated the 13th anniversary of the Cassville Celebrate Recovery program. To celebrate the milestone, members presented their heartbreaks, habits and hangups on one side of a sign, and on the other side, they presented their strengths. Cassville Celebrate Recovery is held Tuesdays, at the First Baptist Church in the loft. Meal is served at 5:45 p.m. and large group is at 6:30 p.m., child care is provided. People may contact Mark Barton at 417-766-5449. Photos by Jordan Troutman/jtroutman@cassville-democrat.com

13 years of Celebrate Recovery

May 11, 2022

The community celebrated the 13th anniversary of the Cassville Celebrate Recovery program at the Family Life Center on April 26. Jordan Troutman/ jtroutman@ cassville-democrat.com Brother Russell and Anthony Dispense opened the Celebrate Recovery meeting on April 26 to celebrate the 13th anniversary.

Light flooding hits Cassville

May 11, 2022

Flood waters had receded from 11th Street and County Farm Road by 9 a.m. Thursday, though water was still streaming out of all the manholes on the street.

Smiles abound at Mother’s Day lunch

May 11, 2022

On Friday, the Cassville Senior Center hosted its annual Mother’s Day lunch. The floral center pieces were given away to mothers through a drawing. Nancy Miller a mother of five children, won one of the arrangements. Jordan Troutman/jtroutman@cassville-democrat.com

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