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It’s snow time!
Cash Holmes, 13, sent snow flying as he sled down the hill behind the football field. Dozens of children, and at least one dog,
played on the hill and later set up a football game in the snow. Three reports from the National Weather Service in Springfield
said 3.8, 5 and 6.4 inches in the Cassville area.
SKITS auditions open for ‘Mission Possible’
Special to the Cassville Democrat The Shell Knob in the Spotlight (SKITS) community theater group has announced auditions for the spring play, “Mission Possible.” Auditions will be held at 10 a.m. on Feb.
Something smells in Barry County
A federal judge ruled on Jan. 18 that Tyson Foods, George’s Inc. and other poultry processors were responsible for polluting the Illinois River Watershed in Oklahoma with run-off from chicken litter that had been land-applied as fertilizer.
Debate tourney turns to lockdown
A Saturday speech and debate competition in Springfield took an unexpected turn during the finals round, as six Cassville students and one teacher were forced to use the run, hide, fight techniques taught to be as safe as possible when facing a potential shooter. At around 7 p.m.
Bobcat stolen from primary playground
A piece of heavy equipment was stolen from the Cassville Primary School playground construction site in the overnight hours of Jan. 22.
Sorensen, Gautney crowned
Senior Emma Sorensen, left, is crowned 2023 Exeter Homecoming Queen Friday by Jasmine Hall.
Do you want to build a snow dragon?
Cheryl-Jo C. Smith, 14, of Cassville, utilized the heavy, sticky snowfall on Wednesday to create a couple of works of art at her home on Highway Y. Smith sculpted a sphinx, then spent even longer crafting a dragon. Smith’s mother said multiple passersby complimented the teen on the unique figures.
News briefs, Feb. 1
The Cassville Wildcat Band Boosters proudly present a music-filled evening provided by the high school and middle school jazz bands on Feb. 9 at 6 p.m at the FEMA Event Center.
Primary playground rising
Miracle Playsystems employees burrowed into the red Missouri rock on Monday to continue installation of the new elementary school playground. Working on the structure were Spencer Bryand, left, Jamie Guinn, middle, and Shad Norris, in the Bobcat.
Construction continues in Purdy
Construction is well on its way at Purdy schools, with crews working to install dual-point entry ways, update classrooms and redesign the school cafeteria. Superintendent Travis Graham said last week that the high school office, elementary school office and school cafeteria have all been completely gutted, and crews are beginning work to rebuild and replace.
