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Arning Companies expands leadership team
Arning Companies started in 1983, with a handful of employees, as an awning and canopy company. Through the decades, hard work and dedication has brought the company to a new era of manufacturing.

6 new felonies filed in business burglary spree
A Cassville man suspected of multiple commercial burglaries is now facing six felonies and one misdemeanor in three separate cases. Jamison Jump, 20, of Cassville, is charged with stealing a motor vehicle and second degree burglary in one case; stealing a firearm, unlawful possession of a firearm and stealing $750 or more in a second case; and second-degree burglary and misdemeanor second-degree property damage.

PHOTO GALLERY: Cheer spread at Wheaton Parade
Scenes from the Wheaton Christmas Parade on Saturday. Photos by Kyle Troutman

Santa sleighs through Cassville
Santa Claus was the main attraction at Saturday’s Christmas parade in Cassville, waving to crowds and even spilling secrets to some attendees about their status on the nice or naughty lists. See all the photos and some videos of the parade at: https://www.cassville-democrat.com/2022/12/04/photo-gallery-cassville-christmas-parade-2022.

Troutman Media buys Cassville Democrat
The Cassville Democrat has been corporately owned since 2004, and on Jan. 1, 2023, the 151-year-old publication will once again be locally owned.
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The Cassville United Methodist Church will host a Christmas Catana on Sunday at 6 p.m. It will include Handbells performance, soloist, children’s nativity play, and a reception.
Woman hurt in Hwy. 76 crash
A Shell Knob woman was injured on Nov. 30 in a wreck at 4:50 p.m.

The Rib open for business
Phillip Facio, right, and fellow cook Skippy review tickets on the opening night of business at The Rib on Nov. 30. The restaurant has been reopened after nearly a decade, keeping many of the same menu items.

Exeter Miss Merry Christmas candidates named
Exeter’s 2022 Miss Merry Christmas candidates include, from left: Gracie McCracken, freshman; Dawnee Sorensen, sophomore; Emilia Hatfield, junior; and Kara Myddelton, senior. The Miss Merry Christmas event will be held on Friday at Exeter in the gym between varsity boys and varsity girls game.