Cassville
Community Voices — Melissa Hamilton: Fall is the time to improve your raised-bed soil
As summer begins to wind down in Barry County, many gardeners are looking at raised beds that do not look quite as good as they did in May.
Through the Years, Sept. 16
40 YEARS AGO — MASONS GROUND BREAKING: For just under 100 years, Cassville Masonic meetings have been on the east side of the public square. When a building at 17th and Main is completed next year, they will change locations.
A win by the bookends
Over the last five years, the Cassville football team has fallen to Seneca seven times and been shut out three times — but not on Friday.
Wildcats start hot, staying cool
The Cassville boys soccer team has started the season at 4-3 against teams mostly a class or two higher, yet for the past two weeks, the team has had to deal with a unique way to prepare — indoors.
Mighty Mites recognized at Seneca contest
The Cassville Mighty Mite football teams and cheer squads were recognized at halftime of the Cassville-Seneca football game on Friday night.
FOOTBALL LIVE UPDATES: Cassville vs. Seneca, Week 3
This week’s live updates are sponsored by Missouri Farm Bureau – Chad Yarnall. Field a great policy with Chad — he’s got you covered! Kellen Weldy fields a short opening…
Countywide burn ban issued
The Barry County Commission has issued a countywide burn ban, effective Sept. 10 and until further notice, as the county is in the midst of experiencing extreme or severe drought.
Aging water systems present challenges
The Missouri Public Service Commission (PSC) recently approved the sale of the City of Neosho’s water and wastewater systems to Missouri American Water (MAW) for $34.5 million, with the completed sale announced by MAW on Sept. 3.
Cassville joins regional tourism alliance
The Cassville Area Chamber of Commerce is joining more than a dozen chambers, Main Streets and communities across three states in a new effort to promote regional tourism and encourage residents to explore destinations closer to home.
Backpack program receives $6,600 donation
The Cassville Backpack Program recently accepted a $6,600 donation from the Pythagoras Lodge No. 383 and Masonic Home in Cassville. The program helps students dealing with food insecurity by sending home nonperishable food items home with students for weekend or school breaks. The program serves the primary, intermediate and middle schools, and it is supported by local food drives, donations and grants.
