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Pullin’ in cash for Keen
Kenneth Eagan, of Washburn, finished in second place in his class at the 3rd Annual Pullin’ for the People. The annual event began in 2023 to benefit Bryson Wilderbruer, who was seriously injured in a vehicle wreck. The 2024 installment benefitted Kuper Tuten, who was diagnosed with Leukemia when he was a year old. This year’s take went to Byron Keen, a local child born with hydrocephalus, a condition which causes fluid to accumulate in the brain.
Nickle’s nods at 35th
Local flooring business celebrating anniversary with expansion, specials
Cassville student pens original children’s book, reads to summer school students
Kami Stough, incoming junior at Cassville High School, reads her published children’s book “ Just Water” to summer school students at the district on Wednesday. Stough crafter the book during a previous class assignment, and it was published through Amazon. The book, which follows the story of “Penguin” and his fear of water, is for sale for $12 per copy on Amazon at https://tinyurl.com/acp263em.
News Briefs, June 18
A Bicycle Repair and Ride will be held on Sunday at the Aquatic Center Greenway Trail entrance from 2-4 p.m.
Cowboys, cowgirls rope and ride at Rotary Rodeo
The Cassville Rotary Rodeo was held at Bill Hailey Arena on Friday and Saturday, drawing a crowd to see the anunal event. David Hicks/Special to the Cassville Democrat
Worship bands deliver messages at Cassville Trout Fest
Michael Cochren, lead singer of Cochren & Co., performs on Sunday at Cassville Trout Fest, held at the Aquatic Center Park. Kyle Troutman/ktroutman@cassville-democrat.com
Drive-by shooting in Washburn
Three individuals were arrested in May as a result of an alleged drive-by shooting in Washburn.
Barry County sales taxes down for May
Washburn faces tax cut-off by order of state auditor
Pollinator Weekend returns to Roaring River
Staff at Roaring River State Park are gearing up to celebrate National Pollinator Week June 20-22. The Roaring River Nature Center will offer programs and handouts from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. throughout the day.
Democrat facade restoration nearing completion
The facade restoration at the Cassville Democrat building is nearing completion. Still awaiting install is the EFIS and split brick. Work is expected to be done within the next two weeks. The restoration project is in cooperation with the Cassville Community Foundation’s new Downtown Restoration Fund.
