Cassville

Waving their way into summer
Cassville schools released for the summer on Thursday, with teachers lining Wildcat Drive to wave goodbye to their students as the buses left for the last time this year. Summer…
Legion spearheading Hometown Heroes effort
The American Legion Post 118 and the City of Cassville are honoring local veterans through the Hometown Heroes Banner Program, a community initiative designed to recognize active duty, retired and honorably discharged service members with personalized banners displayed throughout the city of Cassville.
Man charged with stealing, attempted to sell fishing gear
An Eagle Rock man is charged with felony stealing after allegedly attempting to sell stolen fishing equipment to a local outfitter.

Sugary treats delight at Harvick Farms Spring Fest
From left, Rya McIntyre, 10, Reef McIntyre, 10, and Noah Stumpff, 9, all of Cassville, peruse the kettle corn stand at 2026 Spring Fest at Harvick Farms on Saturday.

Cassville teachers celebrate year’s end with games, awards
Samatha Cooper presents the Best New Teacher award to Rebecca Beagle. The awards celebrates excellence in education and recognizes teachers who have made a strong and positive impact during their first year in the district.

Rain can’t stop shine of Field Day at Cassville
Calvin Artherton weaves his way through an obstacle course at Field Day last week, which went on outside despite some chillier-than-normal temperatures and occasional rainfall. Kyle Troutman/[email protected]
News Briefs, May 13
The Land Application and Feedstock Composting Master General Permits Public Meeting will be on May 19 at 1 p.m. in Jefferson City.

Publisher’s View — Kyle Troutman: Letting the shutter fly
In the month of May, my camera goes into overdrive.

Staff View — Sheila Harris: Let’s cry foul — Our nest is in danger
My recent columns about the land-application of meat-processing sludge peeved our Barry County commissioners.

Through the Years, May 13
50 YEARS AGO: PIG KILLING BEAR DESTROYED — Killing pigs of a Barry County farmer in the Owens Bend country proved the undoing of a 300-pound black bear whose hide is displayed here by Conservation Commission Agents Charles Marrs, left, and Ron Glover, right.




