Kyle Troutman
Small school, big impact
Purdy Care to Learn leaders say the district’s chapter, now in its second year. has grown from an idea to a fully functional, district-wide safety net for students — expanding its space, services and impact.
Santa wishes Merry Christmas to all in Cassville
All our photos from Barry County's Christmas parades may be found at: https://cassvilledemocrat.zenfoliosite.com/photo-galleries/community-events/2025-barry-county-christmas-parades?ct=2. Photos may be purchased for $5 per digital download, and prints start at just $2.
Swearingen honored for community values
Caden Swearingen, of Cassville, was a recipient of Mercy Health’s 2025 Values in Action Award for the southern Missouri region that includes Thayer, Hollister, Branson and Springfield, during a special ceremony held in Springfield on Sept. 23.
‘Ding-dong, ding-dong, that is their song’
Cassville FUMC bell choir rings in 25 years of music By Kyle Troutman [email protected] The bell choir at First United Methodist Church in Cassville is marking 25 years of performances, a milestone built on decades of practice, community support and…
Through the Years, Dec. 10
50 YEARS AGO: IN DEEP THOUGHT — With a little hair twisting, Tracey Marbut, 3, of Seligman, gets her thoughts together in a conversation with Santa Claus.
2 Shell Knob men killed in wreck
Two men were killed and another seriously injured in a wreck at 10:52 p.m. on Friday on Stallion Bluff Road, three miles north of Shell Knob.
A-2-Z Glass Mobile Service announces opening of 3rd location in Cassville
A-2-Z Glass Mobile Service, a trusted name in auto glass repair and replacement since 1992, is proud to announce the opening of its third location in Cassville. The expansion marks a significant milestone for the company, founded and owned by Bruce Heman, a Sarcoxie native and longtime resident of Aurora.
26 inducted into Beta Club
Cassville Intermediate School recently held its Elementary National Beta Club induction ceremony. On Sept. 29, 26 students were inducted into the National Beta Club at Cassville Intermediate.
Cassville Community Christmas spreads copious cheer
Rowan Arndt, who turns 3 soon, and Roper Arndt, 2 months, both of Cassville, took a photo with Santa on Friday at the third annual Cassville Community Christmas, organized by the Cassville Community Collective.
4 down, 2 to go
Christmas may be the busiest day of the year for Santa Claus, but for a small-town journalist like myself, the first couple Saturdays in December rival any day of the year.
