Kyle Troutman
Patricia Elisabeth “Treat” Privett
Patricia Elisabeth “Treat” Privett, 70, of Butterfield, Mo. passed away Saturday, May 17, 2025, at her home.
Brody Holt
Brody Holt was born on February 20, 2013, and gained his wings on May 15, 2025, surrounded by his family.
Joan Beck
Joan Beck, 81, of Cassville, Mo. passed away Monday, May 19, 2025, at Roaring River Health and Rehab in Cassville, Mo.
Burnside piano students complete recital
Students of Ruth Burnside, of Purdy, recently held their “Piano Spring Fling Thing Recital” on April 13 at Countryside Christian Church in Monett.
Cindy & John Krzoz: Citizens Academy shaped view of Sheriff’s Office
Dear Editor: About 8 weeks ago, I read in the paper about the Barry County Sheriffs Citizen Police Academy. We responded and supplied our application to the Sheriff. We were accepted and attended the classes given on Tuesdays from 6-8 p.m.
Janet Mills: Flowers fade, but the Word endures
Not long ago, I stood reflecting at the edge of a once glorious iris bed, now a tangle of drooping stems and withered blooms.
Soroptimist Club donates $5K to 9 recipients
The Soroptimist Club of Barry County has awarded $5,000 in grant money through their annual Dreams in Action grant program.
Conservation employee named Friend of Education
During the Cassville Community Teachers (CCTA) Celebration, Cassville schools presented the Friend of Education Award to Jordan Poe of the Missouri Department of Conservation.
News Briefs, May 28
The Cassville City-Wide Clean-Up will be held the week of June 9-13; The Cassville Farmers Market is open weekly on Saturdays on the Barry County Courthouse Square, from 8 a.m. to noon.
Rainy Memorial Day weekend ahead
UPDATE AS OF 4:30 P.M. THURSDAY: The National Weather Service has increased the risk for severe weather on Friday evening (especially along and west of I-49) to a marginal to slight risk, and marginal on Saturday, with large hail and…
