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City hopes use tax will net $150K

April 19, 2023

Voters in the city of Cassville passed a new use tax for online purchases on April 4, and the city hopes to see the measure net about $150,000 per year, if not more, to supplement the Cassville Police Department. Steve Walensky, Cassville city administrator, said that the ultimate annual revenue is a mystery due to the nature of the tax and no previous tracking.

Cassville High School band, choir boast successful seasons

April 19, 2023

The Music program at Cassville High School has had a successful contest season and enjoyed marquee moments at local concerts. The 'Wildcat Jazz' band competed at the University of Central Missouri and Pittsburgh State's Jazz Festivals, earning a II+ rating (Excellent) at UCM and a 1 (Superior) rating at Pitt State.

Southwest inducts 13 into National Honor Society

April 19, 2023

The Southwest High School Chapter of the National Honor Society (NHS) inducted 13 new members and installed new officers at a ceremony on April 12. The new members are: Abbie Clark, Addison Cotton, Riley Flippo, Kayla Hendrix, Addison Keates, Piper King, Kelsee Merritt, Saige Miller, Tristan Morgan, Rebecca Swanepoel, Montana Skelton, Kaleigh Tull and Rachel Willer.

State Board of Education meets at Roaring River

April 19, 2023

The Missouri State Board of Education held its regular April meeting at the Emory Melton Inn and Conference Center at Roaring River State Park.

All smiles on Prom night

April 19, 2023

Camren Brattin, left, and Lilly Burk slow danced at Whetaon’s Prom on Saturday. Kyle Troutman/ktroutman@cassville-democrat. com

April 19, 2023

A Community Yard Sale is scheduled for Saturday beginning at 8 a.m. at Cassville High School, with proceeds from the event benefitting seniors taking a trip to Europe this summer.

Wastewater project set to begin this week

April 13, 2023

The city of Cassville’s overhaul of its sanitary sewer system is underway, beginning with open trench excavations on 11th Street. David Brock, Cassville public works director, said excavations were expected to begin the week of April 10, beginning at 11th and Fair streets, continuing northwest on 11th Street to Main Street (Business Highway 37).

Golden Pioneer Museum open for season

April 12, 2023

Winfred Prier, owner of Ball & Prier Tire in Golden, made a 56-year career out of tire sales until his retirement some 10 years ago. However, the Golden Pioneer Museum, which he also owns, was in the works long before he began selling tires, even though he didn’t realize it at the time.

April 12, 2023

In an April 4 letter addressed to the director and members of the Missouri Fertilizer Control Board (MoFCB), six Missouri legislators — including two representing Barry County — urged the MoFCB to reconsider the practice of issuing fertilizer permits on behalf of the state’s fertilizer control program (FCP) for materials containing sludge, biosolids or other process wastes intended for land-application.

Cassville board sees seat change

April 12, 2023

Two incumbents and a former board member won seats on the Cassville School Board in the April 4 election. Of the 2,927 votes cast across 11 precincts, incumbent Dr.