Cassville
Through the Years, June 24
40 YEARS AGO: LITTLE MISS AND COURT — Jennifer O'Neill, a six year old cutie, was named Little Miss Cassville in a Chamber of Commerce program that included publication ballots.
Anglers compete at NYFA State
The Cassville Bass Fishing Team was represented by two teams at the NYFA State Championship held June 13-14 at Pomme de Terre Lake.
Year in Photos — Cassville football
Publisher’s note: Throughout the summer, the Cassville Democrat will feature the best unprinted photos from each team photographed during the 2025-2026 athletics seasons. — KT
‘Monkey See, Money Do’ delights
The zookeeper, distraught over the disappearance of his beloved monkeys, refuses to consider marriage proposals for his daughter.
National Park Service seeks comments, partnerships with residents
The route of the original Butterfield Overland Mail – an ambitious, 3,000-plus-mile enterprise that operated from 1858 until 1861 – bisects Barry County from its northeast corner to the Arkansas line, and today, remnants of the once heavily-traveled road still exist, if one knows where to look.
Appellate bond revoked
A Cassville man found guilty of third-degree child molestation in bench trial in March and sentenced in May has had his appellate bond revoked and is now at the Department of Corrections awaiting his appeal result.
Cassville man charged with terroristic threat
An arrest warrant has been issued for Cassville man charged with making a terroristic threat toward a business in Monett.
Publisher View — Kyle Troutman: In our backyard
For the next month or so, keeping my normal level of work productivity will be a challenge.
Community Voices — Terry Held: Shhh…don’t tell anyone, but…
“The greatest secrets are always hidden in the most unlikely places.” — Roald Dahl
Community Voices — Jeremiah Buntin: Camp stories
Back in 1933, a 97-acre camp for girls was opened on the banks of Shoal Creek near the village of Pioneer in north Barry County, west of Purdy, and named Camp Sylvania.
