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Middle school students bag 54 Big 8 awards
Cassville Middle School art students who competed at the Big 8 Art Show earned a total of 54 awards, including 18 first places, 20 second places and 16 third places. CMS art is taught by Mrs. Cindy McCullah.

Through The Years, June 18
30 YEARS AGO: INSTALLING FIRST ELECTRICITY — Cassville got electricity in the summer of 1906 in this installation process. This project is on East Eighth street. Buildings at the right are Barry County Bank, with Henley Cafe at the left.

Haven of the Ozarks Pet of the Week, June 18
Meet Farah! She is an adorable lab mix. Date of birth is March 20. This young pup will grow to be a medium sized dog. This angel would be the perfect addition to a family.
Barry County Health Corner, June 18
Did you know that immunization programs are considered one of the most important public health achievements in the world?

Through The Years, June 11
30 YEARS AGO: EMERGENCY ALERT — Minutes after a tornado hit Roaring River State Park, volunteer firemen, sheriff’s deputies and park workers were securing the area.

Victory Baptist awards pair of scholarships
Victory Baptist Church in Cassville recently awarded scholarships to two local graduates. Kinlee Holman, left, is a 2025 graduate of Cassville High School. She is an active member of Corinth Baptist Church and is the daughter of Travis and Tiffany Holman. Dylan Criswell is also a 2025 graduate of Cassville High School. He is an active member of Victory Baptist Church and is the son of Steve and Tasha Criswell. Contributed photo

$4K in grants awarded to teachers
Six grants totaling nearly $4,000 from the Cassville Education Fund were awarded to teachers on May 15 at the Cassville Performing Arts Center.

Ramaeker, Holenda awarded Shelter scholarships
The Shelter Insurance Foundation recently awarded a pair of $1,500 scholarships to Elly Ramaeker, a graduate of Cassville High School, and Sarah Holenda, a graduate of Wheaton High School.

Vincents enjoy ruby anniversary
In November of 1984, Matt Vincent of Bristow, Okla., asked Dorinda Hendrix, of Tulsa, Okla., for her hand in marriage.

Homans celebrate 40 years
Pastors Paul Homan and wife Susan Homan are celebrating their 40th wedding anniversary on June 8.