Cassville

Windstorm causes widespread damage in Barry County

May 28, 2024

A severe thunderstorm in the early morning hours Sunday caused widespread damage to trees and power lines in Barry County, with the city of Cassville and Eagle Rock and Shell Knob areas bearing the brunt of the damage.

Cassville Democrat office damaged by storm

May 28, 2024

Multiple ceiling tiles lasy on the sopping wet floor at the Cassville Democrat office building on Sunday. Due to the water damage caused by wind damage to the roof, the Democrat office will be closed until further notice. Kyle Troutman/ktroutman@cassville-democrat.com

May 28, 2024

A Cassville woman has been arrested after being charged with three felonies relating to alleged sex crimes. Makensie Koehler, 32, of Cassville, is charged with first-degree child molestation, possession of child pornography and incest.

May 28, 2024

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…

Cowboys ride for Mason Lowe

May 28, 2024

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.

Trout Tales, May 29

May 28, 2024

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.

Pet of the Week, May 29

May 28, 2024

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.

Kyle Troutman: The ides of May

May 28, 2024

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.

Senior completes both season goals; girls improve, eye 2025

May 28, 2024

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.

Ellis named special services director at Cassville schools

May 28, 2024

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.