Kyle Troutman
Through the Years, March 5
50 YEARS AGO: LARGEST TRANSFORMERS IN SERVICE — Barry Electric Cooperative crews will soon be installing the largest transformers of their service at the new FASCO Industries plant in Cassville. The second of a service and spare unit arrived this week. Weighing eight tons, the 2,000KVA are about twice the size ever ordered for use in the co-op service area. In the picture, at right, Elger Cagle and Tom Turner are shown supervising the removal from a delivery truck. Showing the size, in the picture above, Turner stands inside a section of the unit, manager looks at a control panel. The units each contain 700 gallons of mineral oil as part of their coolant.
Haven of the Ozarks Pet of the Week, March 5
Lulu and her brother, O.J. were abandoned in the country, but fortunately, they were found by a nice human. OJ has since been adopted, but Lulu is still looking for her forever home. She is a black mouth cur mix born March 4, 2024.
Cassville FFA takes tractors on Main
Main Street had some heavy traffic the morning of Feb. 26, as eight Cassville FFA members drove their tractors to school. Delayed by winter weather the previous week, the “Drive Your Tractor to School Day” is part of the district’s National FFA Week celebrations. Contributed photos
Roaring River recharge basin exceeds 47 square miles
Dye-tracing tests to determine the extent of Roaring River Spring’s recharge basin are complete, giving a new glimpse into the mystery of where the spring originates.
Local car dealership to close doors
After nearly three decades of service to Cassville and surrounding communities, Les Jacobs Ford announces its closure, scheduled for the end of this month.
Aurora man charged with rape, sodomy
Walker being held on $100K cash bond for alleged crimes BY KYLE TROUTMAN ktroutman@cassville-democrat.com An Aurora man is facing four felony charges after allegedly committing sex acts with a minor. Steven Walker, 35, of Aurora, is charged with first-degree statutory…
Sales taxes rebound in February
Sales tax revenues to Barry County cities and the county logged a major rebound in February, erasing significant declines in January.
News Briefs, March 5
Chair Yoga classes in Wheaton
LIVE UPDATES (Day 2): 2025 MSHSAA State Wrestling Championships
Six Cassville wrestlers left Missouri Arena with new hardware on Thursday, but none more special that the medal hanging from the neck of Colton Roark. At 165 pounds, Roark earned two major decisions on Day 1 of action, putting him…
LIVE UPDATES (Day 1): 2025 MSHSAA State Wrestling Championships
Live results from the 2025 MSHSAA State Wrestling Championships at Mizzou Arena.
