Cassville


Through the Years, Feb. 26
40 YEARS AGO: THE YOUNGEST WON — Chris Sparks, left, beat dad Allen and brother Chuck, in fishing at the Roaring River opening. The younger of the father-son combination had his five Rainbows as the threesome was leaving the stream, the other two had strung only four.

Let it blow!
Gordon Bennett, 8, of Wheaton, blows a handful of dry snow, part of the more than 7 inches fell Feb. 19-20 in Barry County.

District hoops seeds settled
The Cassville boys and girls basketball teams head to the Class 4, District 12 tournaments March 3-8 in Monett, receiving their seeds last week.

Kyle Troutman: Capturing Opening Day
As we put the finishing touches on Trout Times this year — my 10th as editor of the annual publication — there was a nifty little hole left for a few words from yours truly.

Jeremiah Buntin: Isolated incidents and an Ozarker’s measure
When searching for local history, some interesting places to explore are newspapers in other states.

Melissa Hamilton: From the garden
Barry County Community Garden in Cassville has blossomed into a vibrant hub for local residents seeking to connect with nature, promote healthy living, and strengthen community ties.

28 attend FFA Greenhand Conference
First-year Cassville FFA Chapter members recently attended the Area Greenhand Conference. Greenhands is a term commonly used in FFA to describe first year members.

Good deed recognized
On Feb. 19, the Barry County Judicial Center was closed due to hazardous road conditions and dangerously cold temperatures. During this time, a family noticed that the sidewalks had not been cleared and took it upon themselves to assist.




