Cassville
Through the Years, July 29
50 YEARS AGO — THREE IN A BOOTH: While mom marks her ballot in the polling booth, in this case, Marilyn Peters has company in the person of her two daughters, Christine and Catherine.
Nearby summer adventures include Carver Day
Summertime offers many activities for weekend adventures and opportunities to do new and different things.
Lady ‘Cats evaluate depth over summer
With five returning starters and several varsity roles still to be filled, Clayton Bagby, Cassville girls basketball coach, used this summer’s practices and team camps as an opportunity to evaluate the Lady Wildcats’ depth while experimenting with new ideas before the upcoming season.
Year in Photos — Cassville boys basketball
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
News Briefs, July 29
The monthly Wheaton Road District Meeting will be held on Aug. 4 at 5 p.m. at the Wheaton Road District barn on Highway A across from Holmes Farm Supply.
Mark Chapman Band delights at First on Front
Solomon Lunsford, 3, of Cassville, got his air guitar tuned to perfection at the March Chapman Band set during the First on Front concert in Cassville on July 10.
Legacy lost
A 60-year-old publication started by the late State Sen. Emory Melton ceased operations on Thursday. Operating since 1966, the Advertiser in recent years mailed to more than 13,000 mailboxes for free in Barry County, providing a robust news product alongside advertising and other informational and special sections.
Cassville public water concerns arise
Richard Asbill, city administrator of Cassville, is concerned about the future quality of the city’s public drinking water if the Missouri Department of Natural Resources (DNR) approves a pending operating permit for a sludge-storage tank.
Dinolympics brings youth to Cassville library
Jayden, 4, of Cassville, carefully balances an egg through the dinosaur egg obstacle course at Cassville Branch Library during the Dinolympics on Thursday.
News Briefs, July 22
Cassville Health Care and Rehabilitation, located at 1300 County Farm Road in Cassville, will sponsor a Back to School Backpack Night on Aug. 7 from 5-7 p.m.
