Cassville
Rosario Keele: Thank you to all involved in quilt presentation
Thank you, Kyle Troutman and the Cassville Democrat newspaper, for covering the first time in Cassville, the Quilts of Valor of the Ozarks (QOVO) presentation at the Cassville Senior Center during the Independence Day Celebration.
Jeremiah Buntin: Cassville’s favorite teacher
As the end of summer signals the beginning of another year back to school, our memories become entwined with the changing of the seasons, recalling all that we have learned and mourning how much has been forgotten.
Through the Years, Aug. 27
30 YEARS AGO: FIRST TIME AT SCHOOL — These new kindergartners found a great way to beat the heat. In addition to fans blowing and lights off, these students got to enjoy Flavor-Ices. Students in Kathy Sheehy’s first grade class are pictured above.
News Briefs, Aug. 27
The Cassville Branch Library, in partnership with Mid America Insurance Solutions LLC, will host a Medicare 101 Educational Event on Sept. 16 from 2-3 p.m.
Cassville man faces 6 charges in 3 cases
A Cassville man is facing six total charges in three separate cases relating to alleged stealing, possession of controlled substances and fleeing.
Cassville named National Beta School of Merit
The Cassville school district has been named a 2024-2025 National Beta School of Merit.
Through the Years, Aug. 20
40 YEARS AGO: IT TAKES A LOT OF WATER — In these hot and humid days, it takes a lot of water, for people and animals alike. Often the usual watering method isn’t used, especially if your pet is in need of a drink. Brad LeMon, 6, used a hose recently to give his pet Schatze, 7, a refreshing swallow of water. His spectator, Audry Peterson, 2, wasn’t too sure about the process. Brad is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Bob LeMon and Audry is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Peterson.
Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign underway
The Cassville Police Department is working alongside the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for the Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over high-visibility enforcement campaign.
We stopped, we dropped, we’re going!
Leevi Godfrey, of Cassville, plays on the train set in the pre-kindergarten room at Stop, Drop and Go at Cassville Primary School on Thursday.
Lynn Hilburn: History – Part IV — What’s in a name
There have been several good books written about the history of Barry County and Cassville, including, but not limited to, Goodspeed’s 1888 History of Barry County, Nerva Brock England’s History of Barry County, Missouri and Emory Melton’s “The First 150 Years in Cassville, Missouri”, but I’m trying to look at things from a little bit different angle.
