Through the years, Aug. 24
This file photo was taken in August 1992. Cassville merchants presented their gift bags during their indoctrination last week.
Read MoreThrough the years, Aug. 24August 2022
Southwest teacher receives grant
Karlie Powers, communication arts teacher at Southwest Middle School, is the recipient of the Missouri Retired Teachers Grant.
Read MoreSouthwest teacher receives grantBob Mitchell: Back to the gridiron for Black and Gold
For the 76th year since football returned to the Cassville campus, the Black and Gold will be resuming play on the third athletic field for the R-4 schools. There is a new coach at the helm with the history of this squad yet to be written.
Read MoreBob Mitchell: Back to the gridiron for Black and GoldLady Wildcats hit the links
It’s a promising year for the Cassville girls golf team. With a returning state medalist who is only a junior, plus two other junior returners, the Lady Wildcats have added seven more for a roster of 10, up a few from the 2021 season.
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A year in sports photos — Exeter softball
Editor’s note: Throughout the summer, the Cassville Democrat will feature the best unprinted photos from each season of 2021-2022 athletics. — KT .
Read MoreA year in sports photos — Exeter softballLady Trojans rely on work ethic
The Southwest high school volleyball team is hoping a mix of experience and work ethic will propel the team to great heights this season. Steve Voyak, in his 20th year as Southwest volleyball coach, said the things he saw over the summer bode well for the Lady Trojans this fall.
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News briefs
The Exeter chapter of Sleep in Heavenly Peace will join fellow chapters nationwide on Sept. 10 in the largest single-day bed-building event in the U.S.
Read MoreNews briefsSKITS hosting fall play auditions
Auditions will be held for the SKITS community theater fall play. “Murder in the House of Horrors,” on Saturday at 10 a.m.
Read MoreSKITS hosting fall play auditionsPlaygrounds delayed by supply chain
Cassville students started classes on Tuesday, and one thing will look different for primary and intermediate students in the first semester – recess. Merlyn Johnson, Cassville superintendent, said due to supply chain issues, the playground renovations expected to be completed by September have been delayed.
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