Cassville

4 down, 2 to go
Christmas may be the busiest day of the year for Santa Claus, but for a small-town journalist like myself, the first couple Saturdays in December rival any day of the year.
News Briefs, Dec. 10
The Cassville United Methodist Church will host a candlelight Christmas Eve Service on Dec. 24 at 6:30 p.m. Please join with others as the church welcomes Christ into our world. All are welcome at the service at the church, located at 601 Gravel Street in Cassville.

Wildcats take aim at Big goals on the mat
Cassville’s boys wrestling team enters the winter eyeing major achievements behind a veteran core and a senior class intent on finishing its run with a statement.

Young and hungry: Lady ‘Cats take second in first tourney
With 10 wrestlers out for the season, the Cassville High School girls wrestling team enters the winter focused on youth, leadership and momentum from last year’s state run — and the Lady Wildcats started off solid with a runner-up finish at their 7-team home tournament on Friday.
Man arrested for alleged drive-by
A Cassville man has been arrested for allegedly shooting toward a victim’s home in the city limits of Cassville on Friday.

Fall Smash hosts 45 players
The Cassville High School Beta Club hosted its third annual Fall Smash Pickleball Tournament on Saturday at the Cassville City Park, with 45 players participating in this year’s event.
Barry County Health Corner, Dec. 3
The Barry County Health Department announces a contract continuance to provide WIC services for federal fiscal year 2025-2026 has been signed with the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services.
News Briefs, Dec. 3
The Cassville Community Collective will host the 3rd Annual Cassville Community Christmas Celebration on Friday at the Family Life Center from 5:30-8 p.m.

Mighty Mites thank jersey sponsor
Bobbi Jo Meek, president of the Mighty Mites board, thanks Security Bank of Southwest Missouri and Bank President Jon Horner for sponsoring the program's jerseys this year.

Mystery solved at ‘Cafe Murder’
Jeremiah Blankenship, as Chef, performs in the "Cafe Murder" play put on by the Cassville High School drama program on Thursday and Friday at the performing arts center.


