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Through the Years, Oct. 2

October 2, 2024

40 YEARS AGO: AGING LAND TURTLE — In May, 1940, Pete Tucker of Cassville carved his initials and the date in a land turtle near Eagle Rock. Just recently, Buford Ball found the terrapin in his yard. Tucker said his RFT initials were barely visible on the shell. He estimated the terrapin was about one-quarter mile from where he released it 44 years ago.

Freedom Bank appreciates 25 years of customers

October 2, 2024

Shana Perez, right, talks with Freedom Bank Cassville Senior Vice President Kelly Mills during the Bank’s customer appreciation event, celebrating 25 years in business. More than 525 meals were handed out, as well as cash prizes and giveaways.

Cassville content with improvement in road play

October 2, 2024

A battle of Wildcat defenses played to a one-score result on Friday, with Cassville coming up just short on the road at Harrisonville, 13-7. Only twice in the game did the ball get inside the red zone, and both of those Harrisonville possessions ended with turnovers to Cassville (2-3).

Kyle Troutman: A new way to Grandparent’s Day

October 2, 2024

What happens when smalltown tradition meets a day and age where safety is a threat? That was the gist of the conversation at the September Cassville School Board meeting, where a conversation about Grandparent’s Day was struck up during administrative reports. The tradition goes back decades.

Sheila Harris: A conundrum

October 2, 2024

My brother’s daughter Britney (“Brit”) left us on July 27, 2023, not by choice, but because remaining was no longer an option. Diagnosed with an aggressive form of central nervous system cancer when she was 30 years old, Brit fought valiantly for the sake of “her boys,” her husband and then-9-yearold son.

October 2, 2024

The Ozark Festival Orchestra, based in Monett, will open its 45th season with a concert at 3 p.m. on Oct.

October 2, 2024

Sales tax income in September to Barry County cities and the county government inched upward from a year ago, creeping back to the 2022 level but still 4% under the peak at the pandemic surge in local sales in 2021. The seven Barry County cities collecting sales tax received $869,577.68 in September, up 1% from a year ago.

Seniors medal at Cassville Invitational

October 2, 2024

Cassville senior Adelee Hendricks tees of during play in the Cassville Invitational Thursday, earning her first varsity medal with a 7th-place finish.

October 2, 2024

The Cassville school district will have to spend nearly 50% more on its next purchase of school buses, necessary to keep the wheels going ‘round and ‘round on the 1,500 route miles the district covers daily. At the Cassville School Board September meeting, Jake Kloss, transportation director, said the district replaces five diesel buses every three years, and this cycle, only one company, International, submitted a bid to the district.

All roads lead to the playoffs

October 2, 2024

Hovering at .500, the Cassville boys soccer team is approaching the midpoint of the season, with the second half marked by road games and an uphill battle to compete in one of the most talented Class 2 districts in the state. Jake Forste, Wildcats coach, said Cassville (6-5) feels it should have picked up a couple more wins in its first nine games this season, dropping 1-goal contests to Monett and McDonald County.

Cassville

Through the Years, Oct. 2

Freedom Bank appreciates 25 years of customers

Cassville content with improvement in road play

Kyle Troutman: A new way to Grandparent’s Day

Sheila Harris: A conundrum

OFO to open concert season Oct. 13

Barry County sales taxes gain in September

Seniors medal at Cassville Invitational

Bus bids come in high

All roads lead to the playoffs

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