Jane A. S
mith Jane A. Smith, known as Janie, passed away Friday, March 8, 2024, at Wesley Hospital in Wichita, Kan.
Kyle Troutman
Man calls possessions his ‘rape kit’
Who: Jeffrey Edmondson, 54, of Berryville, Ark. What: Charged with unlawful possession of a firearm, unlawful possession of an illegal weapon and misdemeanor unlawful possession of an illegal weapon More: Edmondson being held on no bond Arkansas 54-year-old being held on no bond, 2 felony charges BY KYLE TROUTMAN ktroutman@cassville-democrat.com A traffic stop on Highway 112 developed into an arrest and the suspect allegedly referring to items in his vehicle as his “rape kit.” Jeffrey Edmondson, 54, of Berryville, Ark., is charged with unlawful possession of a firearm, unlawful possession of an illegal weapon and misdemeanor unlawful possession of an illegal weapon.
Putting their best hoof forward
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Purdy teen injured in wreck
Vehicle overturns west of Purdy A Purdy teenager was injured in a wreak at 7:50 a.m. on Monday on Route B, one mile west of Purdy.
Cassville Democrat hires new sales executive
The Cassville Democrat has hired a new sales executive who brings a wealth or journalism experience to the award-winning publication. Joining the sales team at the Cassville Democrat is Jessica Breger, a native of Austin, Texas.
County GOP nominate Trump
A total of 193 voters attended the Barry County Republican Caucus on Saturday at Cassville High School, the first event of its kind since 2012. Glen Cope, chair of the Barry County Central Committee, presided over the meeting, where voters chose Donald Trump as their presidential candidate.
Through the years, March 6
50 YEARS AGO: DONORS PORTRAIT AT ROARING RIVER — Members of the family of the late Dr. T. M. Sayman presented an oil painting to Roaring River State Park Saturday. The late Dr. Sayman gave the initial park acreage to the State of Missouri in 1928. Attending the presentation ceremony from the left are: Norman Chaney, park concessionaire; Joe R. Ellis, Missouri park board member; James Woods, park superintendent; lady Peter Smithers, Dr. Sayman’s daughter; and Major and Mrs. C. Dennison Lane, he’s the late donor’s
Award-winning Wildcat Jazz Band performs at Jazz Night
The Cassville School District Jazz Bands, under the direction of Micah Boise and Kelli Pavlu, took the stage to perform at the 7th annual Jazz Night, Sweets and Treats, on Feb. 22.
Cassville girls making strides
The Cassville girls basketball team was a shade away from a .500 record this season, but how much the team has improved year-to-year is in the scorebook. Cassville Girls Basketball Coach Clayton Bagby said the Lady Wildcats (12-15, 3-3) endured a transition year and made themselves better during it.
Robert A. “Bob” Smith
Robert A. “Bob” Smith, 92 passed away on February 27, 2024.