$3K raised for local food pantries

Bradley Stumpff, front, holds up a pie being live auctioned by Donnie Stumpff, back, at the Barry County Bake Off & Dessert Benefit Auction, a first-time event held at the Crowder College Community Building on Saturday. In total, the event raised about $3,000 with proceeds to be split between the Cassville Pantry and Generations Project to assist in food insecurity in the county.
Cassville band students shine at district auditions

On Nov. 2, seven Cassville High School band students traveled to Carthage to audition for the All-District Concert Band and All-District Jazz Band. Their hard work paid off, with six students earning top honors.
Newmans to celebrate 60th

John and Rose Newman, of Exeter, will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary on Dec. 1. You are the best parents and grandparents anybody could ever have. We Love you.
News Briefs, Nov. 26
The SHINE Ozarks Homeschool Co-Op Expo will be held on Dec. 11 at 6 p.m. at the Washburn First Baptist Church. The event will offer information about the Co-Op and how families may utilize it.
Lady Wildcats return 5 letterwinners

The Cassville girls basketball team is entering new season with experience, depth and returning production, looking to build on last year’s success and district title game appearance.
Lady Tigers match 2024 wins, look ahead

The Exeter High School volleyball program closed out the 2025 season meeting its goals, building confidence and competing with the future in mind.
Cassville girls golf builds on momentum
The Cassville girls golf team has wrapped up a season marked by growth across the board and solid results in multiple events, highlighted by a runner-up finish in the Big 8 Conference tournament.
Senior-less Lady Bulldogs start season
The Wheaton girls basketball team is looking forward to a year of growth and development behind a deep junior class and an energetic new group of freshmen.
Salute for service

Carol Lansdown, center, salutes senior JROTC member Kayli Anderson as she accept a U.S. Flag, the one used to demonstrate the 13 folds, on behalf of herself and her husband, Dale Lansdown, at the 37th Annual Veterans Day Celebration at Cassville High School on Nov. 11.
Man charged with sex crimes found dead
A Washburn man charged with multiple sex crimes was found dead on Wednesday.


