January 2023
Through the years, Jan. 25
Jan. 31, 1973 • Work started on a four classroom addition to the Southwest of Washburn elementary unit and a cafeteria expansion, according to Superintendent Hubert Barton.
Cassville dialing in for tough district tourney
Still in its early years, the Cassville boys wrestling had a defining moment Friday, as four wrestlers vied for conference titles back-to-back-to-backto- back and in front of home fans for the first time.
Kyle Troutman: Off the spike
Some weeks, it’s tough to pick just one topic for this column, so I’m taking a page out of Bob Mitchell’s book and clearing my proverbial spike. Theft at playground construction With little in the way of events for photographs last week, I found myself on the hunt Monday for a picture worthy of our front page, above-the-fold spot.
Primary playground rising
Miracle Playsystems employees burrowed into the red Missouri rock on Monday to continue installation of the new elementary school playground. Working on the structure were Spencer Bryand, left, Jamie Guinn, middle, and Shad Norris, in the Bobcat.
Scoreboard — Jan. 25
The Cassville boys basketball team (10-8) finished in sixth place at the Spokane Tournament last week. The No.
4 win Big 8 gold
The Cassville girls wrestling team is ranked No. 1 in the state right now with four No.
Seventh grade football best in Big 8 West Division
Wildcats go undefeated, recognized by conference After finishing the football season undefeated in 2022, the Big 8 Conference has recognized the Cassville Middle School seventh- grade football team as the 202223 Big 8 Conference West Division first place winners. 'Going into the season, I wasn't sure what to expect from this group of athletes,' said Robbie Artherton, Middle school football coach.
Woman injured in wreck with tanker
A Republic woman was injured on Jan. 17 in a wreck at 8:40 a.m.
Celebrate recovery – Where are they now?
John Richardson first told his story of recovery to the Cassville Democrat readers, 2 years ago, on January 27, 2021. Richardson’s Celebrate Recovery testimony was the first part of a 12-part series published in the Cassville Democrat, one step of the 12-step program for each month of the year.
