Lifestyle

Haven of the Ozarks Pet of the Week, July 2
Meet adorable Gavin. Gavin and his siblings are available at the Haven. Their date of birth is April 22. They are mixed breed pups expected to be medium/ large when fully grown. All dog adoptions in July are half price.

Through the Years, June 25
30 YEARS AGO: ALL-PURPOSE VISITOR—-Early day visitors to Cassville included those traveling types that could provide assorted services. In this instance, Dr. David Morgan was ready to provide veterinary, surgery or dental services. There is no indication as to why the number of observers were on hand, unless there was the possibility they either brought animals to town for the services provided or needed help themselves.

2 teachers receive scholarships
The Cassville Board of Education has selected Kaylyn Whitham and Calista Burns as the recipients of the 2025 Board of Education Scholarships.

Haven of the Ozarks Pet of the Week
Reebok is a playful young guy who is the last of the litter at the Haven. He is a Jack Russell mixed breed. His date of birth is Jan. 3. He gets along with other dogs and will play with anyone.

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