Cassville
New airport runway coming
The Cassville Municipal Airport is set to undergo a runway replacement aimed at addressing long-term infrastructure needs while positioning the facility for future growth.
Friday night brights
Cassville High School is moving forward with plans to upgrade stadium lighting, replacing the current system with LED fixtures to improve safety, efficiency, and long-term usability.
Barry County sees sales tax surge in January
Sales tax revenues disbursed to Barry County cities and county government entities took a sharp rebound in January, wiping out almost all the red ink seen in December.
33rd Annual Share a Heart campaign underway
The annual Ronald McDonald House of the Ozarks Share a Heart Campaign kicked off its 33rd year on Jan. 29 at 70 McDonald’s Restaurants in the Ozarks.
Kyle Troutman: Lighting update long overdue
It’s only February, but I’m excited for the fall. The Cassville school district is moving forward with a lighting update at Wildcat Stadium — a long overdue one in my opinion.
Shelter scholarship available to Cassville, Wheaton seniors
Recognizing academic achievement in local communities is one of the main goals of the Shelter Insurance Foundation, and this spring, the Foundation will award two $1,500 scholarships to graduates of Cassville High School and Wheaton High School.
Wildcats take 2nd in Seneca
Cassville’s returning state champion was the lone champion for the Wildcats at the 63rd People’s Bank of Seneca Tournament on Saturday, leading the squad to a second-place team finish in the 24-team tournament.
Scoreboard, Feb. 4
The Cassville girls basketball team (13-5) had a one-game week last week due to weather and returned to Big 8 Conference play Thursday night with Seneca coming to town.
News briefs, Feb. 4
The Barry County Democratic Central Committee will meet on Feb. 11 at 6 p.m. at the Eagle Rock Fire Station.
Slipping, sliding, smiling in the snow
Hesston Lasley, 1-1/2, of Cassville, had a great time sledding through the snow on Saturday. A National Weather Service report submitted at 7 a.m. Monday through the Community Collaborative Rain, Hail, Sleet and Snow Network indicated that a station located 5 miles south-southeast of Cassville recorded a total snowfall of 7.5 inches over a three-day period.
