Cassville
Janet Mills: Thrive in 2025
Make a toast, sing Auld Lang Syne, and eat some black-eyed peas for good luck! The clock strikes twelve midnight on Dec. 31, and a fresh New Year is ushered in.
Fire at Main Street apartment displaces 3 families
Three families have been displaced due to a fire at an apartment building on Main Street on Dec. 20, 2024.
News briefs, Jan. 1
The Roaring River Nature Center on Jan. 11 and Feb.
Skits supplement sounds of the season at Winter Concert
With the guidance of Shane Paul, Santa Claus emerged victorious in the battle with his barbarian son during a skit as part of the Winter Concert on Dec. 7. Santa celebrated his victory with the middle school band members.
Cutting up for Christmas
Chase Ruark, front, Wyatt Hollingsworth, right, and Eli Roper, on the floor work together to transport a table across the gym floor during a game at Cassville High School’s Christmas assembly on Thursday.
Wrestling squads compete in Christmas tournaments
Publisher’s Note: The Cassville boys and girls wrestling teams each competed in separate tournaments over the weekend. The Wildcats wrestled in the Harrisonville Christmas Tournament, and the Lady Wildcats in the 2024 Lady Mustangs Christmas Clash. Due to the Cassville Democrat's holiday print deadline, results were not available at presstime. Coverage of both events will be in the Jan. 1 issue.
Angel Tree, toy drive completed at Herrin Animal Hospital
Herrin Animal Hospital in Cassville collected toys in recent weeks for its 25th Annual Holiday Toy Drive. “It is always heartwarming to see the community come together to support our toy drive,” Dr. Brent Herrin said.
Kyle Troutman: A completely Cassville Christmas
Idon’t know about you, but this year, I feel like my heart has grown a size or two amidst the outpouring of local Christmas cheer. I’m no Scrooge by any means, but Christmas — especially as a parent — can bring equal amounts of stress and joy.
3 local schools head to tourney
11th Annual Southwest Girls Holiday Tournament starts Friday BY KYLE TROUTMAN [email protected] The Southwest, Cassville and Wheaton girls basketball teams will play a trio of games over the holiday break, as all three will participate in the 11th Annual Southwest Girls Holiday Tournament. Action begins on Friday, with No.
Through the Years, Dec. 25
30 YEARS AGO: JUDGED BEST OF DECORATIONS — Providing a more than adequate identification for Santa Claus as he next arrives in Cassville, this home decoration scheme was chosen best of the town by Chamber of Commerce judges. The home is that of Jim and Helen O’Dell on Fair Street.
