Kyle Troutman
News briefs, April 15
The Spring Hymn Fest is on April 26 from 4-5 p.m. at the Eagle Rock Community Association Outdoor Pavilion; The Cassville Band Boosters are hosting CHS Band’s Blues & BBQ on Friday at 6 p.m. at the Cassville High School Football Stadium parking lot.
Publisher View — Kyle Troutman: Low turnout, big results
Municipal elections have a history of lower turnout, and while the April 7 election predictably followed that trend, the results will impact far, far more than those who cast the votes.
Community Voices — Melissa Hamilton: Barry County Community Garden opens; A new season of growth begins
The Barry County Community Garden officially opened for the 2026 growing season on March 15.
Community Voices — Jeremiah Buntin: History’s pipe dreams
While many consider Barry County to be paradise on earth, one item that many residents of past have envied of their southwestern neighbors was an ample supply of oil bubbling from their own backyard.
Letter to the Editor — Joanna Morgan: No proof of any wrongdoing
A few months ago there as an incident in Washburn, Mo. There as a wreck. A car hit a motorcycle. A couple had seen it and drove into the nearest driveway to turn around to see if they could help until help could get there.
Jill Holman LeCompte
Jill Holman LeCompte, age 60, of Cassville, Missouri passed away Sunday, April 5, 2026 surrounded by her loving family.
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.
