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Summer starts when Center opens

Children in the Cassville area have turned to the Cassville Aquatic Center for more than two decades to spend their days splashing in the water and playing in the sun. This year, starting on Saturday, the Cassville YMCA will be open Monday through Sunday from 1-6 p.m., weather permitting.
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Summer at the Y

While the Cassville YMCA is open 24/7 all year long, the summer time is packed full of events and adventures for all ages. The regular classes at the Cassville YMCA will continue as scheduled.
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A grand exit

Cassville teachers lined up at the bus exit on Thursday, the last day of school, to wave goodbye to the students for the summer. Kyle Troutman/editor@cassville-democrat.com It was mostly joy and smiles as children waved to their teachers, riding the bus home for the last time in the 2021-2022 school year.
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Trojans receive diplomas

Southwest High School co-salutatorian, Amy Reeves, delivered a memorable address at Thursday night’s commencement ceremony in the high school gym. Sheila Harris/Special to the Cassville Democrat Southwest High School valedictorian, Natalie Johnson, inspired her classmates with a stirring motivational address at Thursday night’s commencement ceremony in the high school gym.
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Purdy seniors walk

The Purdy Class of 2022 celebrates a successful school career on graduation night. Purdy’s seniors have added their own spin to the tradition of the hat toss, following up by dousing each other with silly string and confetti. Mike Gervais/Cassville Democrat
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Purdy City Council talks tiny houses

Purdy city leaders are considering a city ordinance that would provide rules, regulations and guidelines for community members looking to place a “tiny house” on their property. Purdy City Council members were provided with a draft ordinance regarding the use of tiny houses and asked to review it and return in July with any changes or amendments they see fit to make.
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