Cassville

Lady ‘Cats compete in Christmas Clash

January 1, 2025

Winchell pins way to gold medal The Cassville girls wrestling team competed Dec. 20-21 at the Lady Mustangs Christmas Clash, with one Lady Wildcat rising to the top of the podium.

January 1, 2025

The Cassville boys wrestling team competed Dec. 20-21 at the Harrisonville Christmas Tournament, with 165-pounder Tristan Thompson earning the best overall placement.

Jon Horner: A new chapter awaits

January 1, 2025

Here we are at the end of 2024. Now, we are getting ready to open the next page of our lives to a new chapter called 2025.

Kyle Troutman: 2024 in review

January 1, 2025

I’ve been pondering this piece for a few days, and every time I do, I land at the same question — where do I even begin? To say this year has been a whirlwind is an understatement. We started 2024 with a gleam in our eyes, coming off our first year of ownership of the Democrat where we enjoyed incredible support and success.

Janet Mills: Thrive in 2025

January 1, 2025

Make a toast, sing Auld Lang Syne, and eat some black-eyed peas for good luck! The clock strikes twelve midnight on Dec. 31, and a fresh New Year is ushered in.

January 1, 2025

The Roaring River Nature Center on Jan. 11 and Feb.

Skits supplement sounds of the season at Winter Concert

December 24, 2024

With the guidance of Shane Paul, Santa Claus emerged victorious in the battle with his barbarian son during a skit as part of the Winter Concert on Dec. 7. Santa celebrated his victory with the middle school band members.

Angel Tree, toy drive completed at Herrin Animal Hospital

December 24, 2024

Herrin Animal Hospital in Cassville collected toys in recent weeks for its 25th Annual Holiday Toy Drive. “It is always heartwarming to see the community come together to support our toy drive,” Dr. Brent Herrin said.

Kyle Troutman: A completely Cassville Christmas

December 24, 2024

Idon’t know about you, but this year, I feel like my heart has grown a size or two amidst the outpouring of local Christmas cheer. I’m no Scrooge by any means, but Christmas — especially as a parent — can bring equal amounts of stress and joy.