Kyle Troutman
CFPD proposes sales tax
The Cassville Volunteer Fire Protection District is asking voters on Nov. 4 to approve a half-cent sales tax, a move Chief Derek Acheson said is aimed at keeping pace with facility needs, rising costs, aging equipment and increasing call volumes that have outgrown the district’s current property-tax-based funding.
Through the Years, Oct. 22
51 YEARS AGO: ACTUAL FIRE FIGHTING TRAINING—Using an abandoned building in the Mano community, members of the Eagle Rock Fire Department were extinguishing a blaze when this picture was taken. At the business end of the hose is Cliff Mitchell, while other members watch the action. The training program, including lecture and hands-on fire fighting, was sponsored by the University of Missouri Extension Service and taught by members of the Springfield Fire Department. Departments from Cassville, Exeter, Seligman, Shell Knob and Purdy also participated. Democrat file photo
‘Cats clinch win in barnburner Brawl
Cassville defended a total of 89 plays against Monett in the Barry County Brawl on Friday, and after 14 total touchdowns between the cross-county rivals, the game came down to a single play.
Jake Justin Dimello
Jake Justin Dimello, 30, of Seligman, Mo., passed away Saturday, September 6, 2025, at Mercy Hospital in Springfield, Mo.
Old Barry County jail set to serve new purpose
When the Barry County Neighborhood Center closed in September, then-Family Resource Sepcialist Carrie Beck said the community was left in panic.
Cassville runners compete at home, in area races
The Cassville cross country teams have competed in multiple races in recent weeks, including at the Cassville Pinkout XC Invitational at the Cassville Aquatic Center. Results include: 17th Annual Lamar Tigers Cross Country Invitational Varsity Boys — 3.1 miles, Top 25 medal, 112 runners 6th as a team Jacob Hudson, 18:20, 13th Trever Garnett, 18:34, 17th Peyton Anderson, 21:12, 66th Donovan Mikesh, 21:46, 70th Jarrett Paul, 23:37, 88th Vincent Buttrum, 25:15, 97th Clay Williamson, 26:03, 99th Daniel Sledden, 26:21, 100th Varsity Girls — 3.1 miles, Top 25 medal, 80 runners 7th as a team Kayli Anderson, 23:06, 22nd Lydia Cupps, 24:42, 37th Claire Reuter, 26:15, 50th Molly Cox, 26:25, 53rd Leah Walker, 31:26, 73rd
Larry Paul Wecker
Larry Paul Wecker, 86, passed away unexpectedly on October 12, 2025.
Tommy Rex Farwell
Tommy Rex Farwell, 85, of Green Castle, Missouri, passed away Friday, October 17, 2025, at University Hospital in Columbia, Missouri.
Jim Lassiter
Jim Lassiter, passed away on October 17, 2025, he was born April 15, 1943, in Berryville, Ark.
Lyndell Faye DeJarnatt (Skelton)
Lyndell Faye DeJarnatt (Skelton), 82, of Cassville passed away in her home surrounded by family and friends on Thursday, October 16, 2025, after a short battle with brain cancer.
