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Roger Forrest Brock
Roger Forrest Brock, 54, of Cassville, Mo. passed away Monday, April 6, 2026 at his home. He was born April 16, 1971 in Kansas City, Kan., the son of Daryel and Nova Kay (Hart) Brock. Preceding him in death was…
Devotional Column — Greg Armstrong: What do I really need?
As we pass through the Easter season and spring begins across the Ozarks, the trees begin to green up, and the lake seems a little bluer than it did a week ago.
3-meet week for Cassville track teams
The Cassville boys and girls track teams competed in three meets last week, flexing their muscles in Seneca, Monett and Mt. Vernon.
Wildcats take 2nd in tourney by single stroke
The Cassville boys golf team was a stroke away from sharing the title at the Cassville Invitational on Thursday.
Leaning on defense, depth
The Southwest baseball team is sporting a mix of returning experience and young talent, aiming to build consistency and compete in the postseason.
Bulldogs eye district contention
The Wheaton baseball team opened its campaign with five straight wins and the Verona Tournament championship, aiming to continue its pace with a strong returning core and depth on the mound.
Reuter lands Beta Club scholarship
Cassville High School senior Claire Reuter has been selected as the recipient of the 2026 Missouri Beta Club Scholarship. The one-time, nonrenewable $1,500 scholarship will be applied toward her studies at Missouri State University.
UNOFFICIAL RESULTS: April 7 Municipal Elections
Unofficial Barry County April 8 Municipal Election results
Drive on in!
Hazel Gripka, left, Cassville resident whose home is in the city park, laughs with former Mayor Bill Shiveley, center, and current Mayor Jon Horner, as Richard Asbill, city administrator in the foreground, explains after ribbon is cut for the 7th Street Bridge, Gripka would be the first to drive over the structure. "No burnouts, Hazel," Asbill said. The new bridge, replacing the old structure washed out in 2017, was built by Hartman and Company at a cost of $738,000.
Sludge storage planned near Cassville
A proposal is on the table with the Missouri Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to issue a Missouri State Operating Permit to HydroAg Environmental (HydroAg), LLC, for the operation of a no-discharge, above-ground, sludge storage facility one mile north of Cassville.
