Cassville

Progress continues at Generations Project
Jessica O'Conner, of Cassville, folds a long sleeved shirt to be given away in the clothing room at the Generations Project facility. Kyle Troutman/[email protected]
No injuries in 2 house fires
The Cassville Fire Protection District responded to two house fires over the weekend, both of which were quickly extinguished and with no injuries to occupants of the homes.
‘Ghost Student’ scam affecting Cassville seniors
A nationwide financial aid scam has affected numerous Cassville seniors, who have had to confirm their identities to the federal government after their Social Security numbers had already been used to set up student aid accounts.

Publisher’s View — Kyle Troutman: Big change, bigger benefit
A big change is happening today. After years — more than a decade — of offering a 100% free website, as of this morning, original content comes at a premium.
Pat Allison: Post Office collection box should be moved
I am writing to express my concern regarding the recent decision to relocate the blue collection mailbox outside our local post office.
Sales tax leaves mixed bag to end 2025
Sales tax revenues to the bi-county area ended 2025 on an unusually low note.
News Briefs, Jan. 14
The following events will be held at the Cassville Branch Library: Thursday, Move ‘N’ Groove Low Impact Exercise, 11 a.m., signup requested, STEAM Club (ages 6-12), 3:30 p.m....

Through the Years, Jan. 14
40 YEARS AGO: THIS CAME TO AN END — There won’t be any more of this type of activity, at least this week. For the past couple of weeks, temperatures in the 50s, 60s and even climbing into the 70s brought out sun worshippers, golfers, gardeners, fishermen and women who enjoyed all of the above. Wednesday morning’s drop into the 30s removed all desire for outside activities, at least temporarily. These two mothers and their youngsters were enjoying the outdoors at Roaring River State Park last week.

Wildcats 3rd in Monett tourney
The Cassville boys wrestling team is enjoying a third-place team finish at the 54th Annual Monett Boys Wrestling Tournament on Saturday, assessing their performances as they begin to look toward the fast-approaching postseason on the mats.

Lady Wildcats medal thrice in Monett
A Cassville girls wrestler basked in the spotlight on Friday, taking first place in her weight class and being voted the tournament’s Most Outstanding Wrestler.


