Through the Years, June 25

30 YEARS AGO: ALL-PURPOSE VISITOR—-Early day visitors to Cassville included those traveling types that could provide assorted services. In this instance, Dr. David Morgan was ready to provide veterinary, surgery or dental services. There is no indication as to why the number of observers were on hand, unless there was the possibility they either brought animals to town for the services provided or needed help themselves.
Middle school students bag 54 Big 8 awards

Cassville Middle School art students who competed at the Big 8 Art Show earned a total of 54 awards, including 18 first places, 20 second places and 16 third places. CMS art is taught by Mrs. Cindy McCullah.
Lynn Hilburn: Barry County history part III — The Indian influence on Missouri

In this column, I will talk about the people who occupied this land before the white colonization of the area.
Kyle Troutman: Our facade and our future

For the past four weeks, we’ve been working in a construction zone.
Purdy City Council preps sewer overhaul
Fireworks show planned for July 3
Area teen charged with burglarizing shop
A Monett 18-year-old is facing three felonies and a misdemeanor after allegedly smashing the window of a Cassville business and stealing marijuana from inside.
Mary Jane Lahman

Mary Jane Lahman, 81, passed away in her home on June 17, 2025.
Haven of the Ozarks Pet of the Week

Reebok is a playful young guy who is the last of the litter at the Haven. He is a Jack Russell mixed breed. His date of birth is Jan. 3. He gets along with other dogs and will play with anyone.
Rita Mae Rogers

Rita Mae Rogers, of Cassville, Mo., died June 15, 2025, in her home, surrounded by family and friends.
Jon Horner: Bravo, Cassville!

Cassville’s fifth edition of TroutFest has concluded. After all of the dust has settled, or mud, in the case of Bill Hailey Arena, home of the Rotary/FFA Booster Club Rodeo, TroutFest was another resounding success for our incredible community.



