Cassville

A mighty donation: Arvest accords 100 helmets
Arvest Bank in Cassville recently donated 100 helmets to the Cassville Mighty Mite Football Program, which league president Bobbie Jo Meek said would last the program about 10 years.
Wildcats’ defense locking in
The Cassville football team will bring back a decent amount of experience, skill and leadership to its linebacker and defensive back positions this season, aiming to enforce the traditionally physical brand of Wildcat defense.

Through the Years, Aug. 13
40 YEARS AGO: AUGUST COOLER IN FLAT CREEK — It may come as a surprise to many, but there are still swimming holes in Flat Creek, and this foursome is evidence of the enjoyment and cooling effect some can have in August. Shannon Stewart, Travis Hilburn, Kile and Brant Munday were swimming off rocks in an area just below the 13th Street bridge. This particular bend in the creek is just about where a bridge was usually constructed for the Old Soldiers’ and Settlers’ Reunion when the event was held in what is now known as Rocky Edmond-son Memorial Park, as part of the R-4 schools campus.

Jon Horner: Rising from the Rubble
There is a tendency to romanticize new beginnings as fresh, clean slates — pristine, hopeful, full of promise.
News Briefs, Aug. 13
Zone 4 Mini Golf & More will host Trivia on Saturday at 7 p.m. on the patio.

Kyle Troutman: Hand up requires reach out
When Barry County residents need financial assistance, one of the first places they could seek help is the Barry County Neighborhood Center.

Band Camp wraps up with water day
The Cassville Volunteer Fire Protection District provided a waterfall of sorts on Friday to end Band Camp for the Cassville High School band.

Merlyn Johnson: New school year on the horizon
The Board of Education and staff at Cassville R-IV are excited about the upcoming academic year that is already filled with optimism, energy and opportunity.
Woman facing felony for allegedly throwing toddler
A Cassville woman is facing a felony charge and a misdemeanor charge after allegedly throwing a toddler onto a cot at a local daycare facility.
Barry County Neighborhood Center to close Sept. 19
OACAC services going through Branson; Beck hopes to save other services