Cassville
William Hodgson: In the fulness of time
But when the fulness of the time was come, God sent forth his Son, made of a woman, made under the law, to redeem them that were under the law, that we might receive the adoption of sons.” (Galations 4:4-5)
News Briefs, Dec. 24
The Cassville Farmers Market is open weekly on Saturdays on the Barry County Courthouse Square, from 8 a.m. to noon. Vendors are offering eggs, vegetables, hand-made crafts, baked goods and more. Those interested in becoming a vendor may contact Chad Sprinkle at 417-846-3539.
100 grams of meth found in arrest
An Arkansas man was arrested on Dec. 9 following a traffic stop and search of his vehicle allegedly revealed 100 grams of methamphetamine.
Pocket park planned
The city of Cassville is fine-tuning plans for a new pocket park on the site of the former Hall Theater, working through design concepts, cost considerations and community feedback as the project moves toward its next phase.
Exeter man injured in Cassville wreck
An Exeter man was injured on Saturday in a wreck at 2:30 p.m. on Farm Road 2192, one mile south of Cassville.
Kyle Troutman: ’Twas on the press before Christmas
’Twas 12 days before Christmas, and at The Cassville Democrat, A busy hand was a’typing requests for iPhones and crafts.
Lynn Hilburn: School house memories
This time of year brings memories of the time I spent getting part of my education in elementary country schools back in the 1950s.
Through the Years, Dec. 17
30 YEARS AGO — IT’S BEGINNING TO LOOK LIKE CHRISTMAS: Area residents woke to snow Tuesday morning, with accumulation ranging from a light dusting in some portions of the county to three inches in others. Area schools were closed because of slick roads, basketball games were canceled and FASCO’s service awards banquet was postponed due to the weather. In the photo above, nature creates a Christmas wreath out of barbed wire, with Ed Ray’s barn serving as a backdrop. Cassville Democrat file photo
Dirt moved for 7th Street bridge
Cassville city officials recently broke ground on the 7th Street bridge project, which is now underway.
‘Cats claw in close contests
Though it was the first single-digit win season since 2021, the Cassville boys soccer team experienced a season marked by growth, resilience and a foundation for the future.
