Cassville
Jon Horner: Creating opportunity together — A new year’s vision for our community in 2026
Here we stand at that annual strange feeling each year as we start to say goodbye to the year before, reflecting upon what has filled the past 365 days of our lives and beginning to see the possibilities which come with the shifting of the calendar to a new year.
Through the Years, Jan. 7
40 YEARS AGO: PROGRESS IN WEATHER BREAK — With springlike temperatures, MECO Construction of Springfield is progressing rapidly on the Walmart store site near Cassville. South wall construction and concrete pouring are underway, and the store is scheduled to open in mid-1986.
News Briefs, Jan. 7
The Barry County Democratic Central Committee will meet on Tuesday at 6 p.m. at the El Mariachi Restaurant, located at 482 Hwy. 76 in Cassville.
Cassville squads both 1-2 in Berryville
The Cassville boys and girls basketball teams both played in the Berryville Holiday Tournament in Arkansas last week, each posting 1-2 records after playing well in two games and struggling in their third.
Wrestling teams grapple in Diamond State Duals
The Cassville boys wrestling team took 19 wrestlers to the Diamond State Lady Invitational in Springdale, Ark., Jan. 2-3, coming home with nine medals and a third-place team finish among 17 squads. Full results include:
Ribbon cut at Flat Creek Mercantile
On Friday, Flat Creek Mercantile celebrated its membership to the Cassville Area Chamber of Commerce with a ribbon cutting.
Able 2 Products Company Recognizes Employee Service
Four employees of Able 2 Products Company in Cassville were recognized for milestone employment anniversaries at a company-wide meeting on December 16th. In business since 1972, Able 2 Products Company sells lights and accessories to police, emergency and utility markets under the SHO-ME trademark. Company vice-president Caleb Buntin awarded gifts and certificates of appreciation to the honorees.
Kyle Troutman: It’s a wrap
As 2025 comes to a close, we always take a look back at the top stories of the year in news and sports with our annual top 10s, but in this column, I’m divulging what caught the most attention from you — our readers.
Through the Years, Dec. 31
The Eagle Rock Booster’s Association and Golden Circle Shores Association voted to merge into the Eagle Rock-Golden Association to coordinate promotion and tourism efforts around Table Rock Lake.
