Cassville

Kyle Troutman: Jail time

December 10, 2024

Last Wednesday, I spent some unexpected time in jail. Following a ribbon cutting to officially celebrate the newly constructed Barry County Sheriff’s Office and jail on Old Exeter Road, attendees were invited to tour the facility.

Merlyn Johnson: 2024 year in review — Reflections and gratitude from Cassville R-IV Schools

December 10, 2024

It’s hard to believe how quickly 2024 has passed! As we approach the end of the year and look forward to 2025, it’s the perfect time to reflect on our accomplishments and express gratitude for our community’s support. This year has been filled with milestones and moments of pride for Cassville R-IV Schools.

Through the Years, Dec. 11

December 10, 2024

40 YEARS AGO: SANTA IN SPECIAL VISIT HERE — Saturday was a special day in Cassville, Santa Claus took time out of his busy schedule to pay a visit here. The results were obviously good, the expressions on faces of youngsters who got a visit were ample reward.

Christmas cheer spread at annual event

December 10, 2024

Jace Johnson, 4, of Cassville, receives a kiss on the head from Santa Claus while being held by Josi Rose, of Cassville. Santa was available for photos and to hear Christmas wishes at the Cassville Community Christmas Celebration on Friday. Kyle Troutman/ktroutman@cassville-democrat.com

BEST OF CASSVILLE: Bringing us together

December 4, 2024

Through family, work or hobbies, people have ways of finding their passions. For Caden Swearingen, that passion is finding ways to bring a community together.

December 4, 2024

Victim stabbed 4 times, needed emergency surgery By Kyle Troutman ktroutman@cassville-democrat.com A Seligman man is charged with two felonies and a misdemeanor after allegedly stabbing a person while breaking into…

“Ground-truthing” underway on Butterfield Overland National Trail

December 4, 2024

After a feasibility study conducted some 20 years ago, the 1858 Butterfield Overland Mail Route was designated a National Historic Trail (NHT) by the U.S. National Park Service (NPS) on Jan.

December 4, 2024

Sales tax revenues to Barry County cities and the county government in November closely matched disbursements from the Missouri Department of Revenue a year ago, with a couple odd twists. Income to cities rose, while countywide sales tax revenues fell, the opposite of what happened in the June distribution, with the same overall result.

Wildcats set goal to take 7 or more to state

December 4, 2024

The Cassville boys wrestling team has set a goal to take more of its members to the state tournament than ever before. Nathan Fortner, Cassville wrestling coach, said the Wildcats’ process preseason involves setting three team goals and three individual goals for each wrestler.

Undefeated division champs!

December 4, 2024

Seven Valleys Soccer Club completed its fall season playing in the Midwest Select Soccer League in Joplin. The SVSC U15 team, pictured, went undefeated with a record of 8-0, winning first place in their division and allowing only 3 goals during the season. The U12 team finished 6-2, third in their division, falling just short of first place on the last day of the season. The U10 team had a record of 5-2-1 and also finished in third place in their division. Seven Valleys Soccer Club, based in Cassville, offers competitive soccer in the spring/fall seasons for players born from 2010-2017. It offers free community events during the winter and summer. Tryouts for the spring season will occur the afternoon of March 1.