Cassville
Jamie Fugitt: Treasure hunting at Christmas
One doesn’t have to be very old to have experienced a lot of changes in life. For example, although artificial intelligence (AI) has been around several years, it has only…
Jeremiah Buntin: Ozark charity
Back on Nov. 25, 1941, a 19-year-old by the name of George Walker Gordon died about 7 miles southwest of Monett. The cause listed on the death certificate by Dr.…
Through the Years, Nov. 26
30 YEARS AGO: Frances Latimer and Jimmy Durante. During the 1940s, Frances Latimer of Cassville worked at MGM Studios in Hollywood where she met the famous Jimmy Durante.
$3K raised for local food pantries
Bradley Stumpff, front, holds up a pie being live auctioned by Donnie Stumpff, back, at the Barry County Bake Off & Dessert Benefit Auction, a first-time event held at the Crowder College Community Building on Saturday. In total, the event raised about $3,000 with proceeds to be split between the Cassville Pantry and Generations Project to assist in food insecurity in the county.
News Briefs, Nov. 26
The SHINE Ozarks Homeschool Co-Op Expo will be held on Dec. 11 at 6 p.m. at the Washburn First Baptist Church. The event will offer information about the Co-Op and how families may utilize it.
Lady Wildcats return 5 letterwinners
The Cassville girls basketball team is entering new season with experience, depth and returning production, looking to build on last year’s success and district title game appearance.
Cassville girls golf builds on momentum
The Cassville girls golf team has wrapped up a season marked by growth across the board and solid results in multiple events, highlighted by a runner-up finish in the Big 8 Conference tournament.
Salute for service
Carol Lansdown, center, salutes senior JROTC member Kayli Anderson as she accept a U.S. Flag, the one used to demonstrate the 13 folds, on behalf of herself and her husband, Dale Lansdown, at the 37th Annual Veterans Day Celebration at Cassville High School on Nov. 11.
Through the Years, Nov. 19
30 YEARS AGO: CAST MEMBERS FROM “THE SHOW” ASSEMBLE TOGETHER AFTER LAST PERFORMANCE — Cassville’s third annual performance of The Show was held last weekend. This year’s performance showcased the talents of community members and highlighted songs from the past nine decades.
Wildcats fall in title tilt
Difficulty stalling Seneca’s offense and early turnovers doomed the Cassville football team in the Class 3, District 6 championship on Friday, as the Wildcats fell to the Indians, 47-14, in their first district title bout since 2020.
