September 2022
Through the years, Sept. 7
Sept. 12, 1972 The Norris Crouch Locker plant in northeast Barry County, owned and operated by Mr.
Sewer project moving along
The city of Wheaton has been working toward a sewer project and has secured funding to move forward.
Cassville student count up 27
Pencils sharpened and backpacks on, students filed into the Cassville building and classrooms on Aug. 23 for the first day of school.
Local districts see small decrease in first day numbers
Once again, students showed up for the first day of school last week. New shoes, backpacks and even some new faces filled the halls and classrooms as students were welcomed by teachers and staff for the 2022-2023 school year.
Cassville Pantry highlights hunger advocacy
September is National Hunger Action Month, and there has never been a more critical time to advocate for the persons across the nation and within the Cassville community who are struggling with the issue of food insecurity.
Corporal punishment policies vary locally
The Cassville school district’s revival of corporal punishment by paddle has sparked international reaction, but corporal punishment in Missouri — especially in Barry County and southern Lawrence County — is more often authorized than prohibited. In the eight local districts covered by CherryRoad Media newspapers, five, now including Cassville, have policies that allow for corporal punishment.
Harry Gilbert
Harry Gilbert Wilkinson, Jr., age 73, of Exeter, died at 12:50 p.m. Tuesday, August 30, 2022.
News briefs
On Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the First Baptist Church Activity Center in Washburn.
Purdy seeks new attorney
Purdy is in the market for a new city attorney following the election of longtime attorney Darlene Parrigon as Lawrence County's prosecuting attorney. City leaders on Aug.
Wildcats cruise by Aurora
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.
