Sales tax income surges in May
For second year, Cassville’s general fund rises by $34,000 After several months of flat or declining sales tax disbursements, May provided the traditional shot in the arm to local city…
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Cowboys ride for Mason Lowe
The second qualified ride of the night, Jessie Tillman, of Olathe, Kan., scored points on Double during the Fifth Annual Ridin’ with Mason Lowe Invitational on Saturday.
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Trout Tales, May 29
It’s been a while since I’ve been on assignment, but I wanted to pop in this week to show you my new office! I felt perfectly at home on Sunday when all that rain was coming in, so I did some renovations myself.
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Pet of the Week, May 29
Fruit Loop and Boo Berry are two of eight sweet pups that are available for adoption. These pups were born at the Haven on March 17 and would love to find their forever home soon. They are a cattle dog/ red heeler mix.
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Senior completes both season goals; girls improve, eye 2025
Cassville senior Ashton Wheeler had two goals for himself coming into this season of track and field: break the school record in long jump and medal at state. On May 18, he could say he accomplished both.
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Kyle Troutman: The ides of May
The saying goes, “Beware the Ides of March,” but fore the last two years, it has been the “Ides of May” bringing the bad to Barry County. At this time last year, we as a community were dealing with a lot, most significantly the disappearance and death of Dr.
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Annual carnival delivers smiles, screams
Madison Lane, 9, of Cassville, smiles as the Whirlwind swing ride prepared to incline at the pride Amusements Carnival in Cassville on Friday.
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‘Cats place in Big 8 Pickleball tournament
The pickleball courts at Monett City Park witnessed a day of intense competition and camaraderie as the second annual Big 8 Conference Pickleball Tournament unfolded on April 24. Sponsored by Veregy and Security Bank of Southwest Missouri, and with substantial support from the Monett/ Cassville YMCA, the tournament showcased the talents of 58 players from four area schools.
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Ellis named special services director at Cassville schools
The Cassville Board of Education has selected Kendale Ellis to serve as the director of special services for the Cassville School District, effective July 1. This news comes after the current special services director, Mrs.
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Shelter Scholarship goes to Chappell
The Shelter Insurance Foundation has awarded a $1,500 scholarship to Avery Chappell!, a graduate of Cassville High School. Shelter Agent Terri Lynn DeGraffenreid Brattin sponsors and partially funds this scholarship.
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