September 2022
PHOTO GALLERY: Cassville v Seneca, Sept. 9
Scenes from Cassville's home football game against Seneca on Sept. 9. Photos by Kyle Troutman/ktroutman@cherryroad.com
Wildcats fall to Seneca at home
It was the worst of both worlds for Cassville Friday. The Wildcats struggled equally to move the ball against a stout Seneca defense, and to stop the Indians’ dynamic offense.
Washburn pair killed in wrong-way collision
Two Washburn residents and a Powell resident died on Tuesday in a wreck at 9:35 p.m. on Highway 71 near Brush Creek Road in Pineville in McDonald County.
Bob Mitchell: Cooling pools of past years
A dastardly act at the city pool cut short the cooling off time of the facility, with hopes those responsible would hopefully pay for their misdeed. That facility was important to the people, especially during hot weather, just as those of the past served water lovers. Some of those pools of years gone by served their purposes until regulations arrived that those without treatment facilities could no longer exist in rural communities.
Cassville faces big test Friday against Seneca
Big plays on defense, big plays on special teams and even bigger plays on offense propelled Cassville to a 42-14 victory over Aurora Friday. Clay Weldy, Cassville coach, said the victory was a sweet one for a home opener.
Exeter Corn Maze opens for season
The Exeter Corn Maze opened for the season on Saturday.
Kyle Troutman: Holes in paddling
It’s rare for a Barry County school to make national and international headlines, but for the last two weeks, Cassville has made the rounds. From the Springfield paper to CNN and KY3 to the Guardian in the United Kingdom, the coverage of the district’s re-instatement of its corporal punishment policy was just as disappointing as the policy change itself.
Wildcats share tourney title
It has been six years since the Cassville boys soccer team has won its home tournament. This year is different.
Cassville playing with intent
By Kyle Troutman The Cassville volleyball team has an extensive list of goals, but one in particular rises to the top — playing intentional volleyball with courage and tenacity. Returning to accomplish that goal will be seven Lady Wildcats, including All-Conference junior Emerson Grossman, one senior and five juniors.
Veterans to fish for free at Roaring River State Park Sept. 17
The Missouri Department of Conservation and the Missouri Department of Natural Resources’ Division of State Parks invite veterans and those currently in active military service to fish for free on Sept. 17 at Roaring River State Park’s Veterans’ Fishing Day.
