Cassville
Young and old back on the pitch, raise $1,700 in annual charity soccer match
Cassville alumni Ricky Hernandez, in white, and Lian Nung battle for a loose ball in the ninth annual Alumni Soccer Charity Match, held on Oct. 3 at Cassville High School. At left is alumna Jhandi Shears. With donations, player fees, a silent auction and a raffle, the event raised $1,700 for the Alumni Association Foundation, which supports the boys and girls soccer programs at Cassville.
No game, no answers
Cassville Athletic Director Lance Parnell was prepping the field and on his way home for a change of clothes when he checked his email and learned the Wildcats’ Week 7 opponent, Miller Career Academy, was not coming to play.
Like they did in the olden days
Madison Griffith 7, of Jenkins, grinds corn frontier-style at the annual Frontier Days festival on the Schreiner farm east of Cassville.
New record for Power of Pink
For 16 years, Power of Pink has reached out with love, care and financial support to women in the Four State Area who are living with breast cancer.
Sales tax income strong in September
Sales tax revenues soared to finish the third quarter of 2026 in Barry County.
Fall fun at Roaring River State Park
Roaring River State Park will be the site of fun family activities and events in October.
Lueckenhoff serving as new SPO
The Cassville school district has added an additional layer of safety with the addition of John Lueckenhoff serving as the district’s School Protection Officer (SPO).
News Briefs, Oct. 7
Nominations are being accepted for the January 2027 election of the University of Missouri Extension Council in Barry County.
Community Voices — Merlyn Johnson: State should do its part
I have worked in public education for 30 years, including 17 years as a superintendent, and I cannot remember a time when Missouri’s education community has been more concerned about the direction of public school funding.
Community Voices — Janet Mills: Pass me the chips please
Have you ever wondered why junk food tastes so good compared to healthy food?
