July 2023
Arvest announces first ATM with Live Teller in Barry County
Arvest has announced the recent opening of the bank’s first ATM with Live Teller in Barry County, located at the Cassville branch. Located inside the lobby at 503 Main St.
Cassville graduate awarded Olin J. Brattin scholarship
Tyra Campbell, a 2023 graduate of Cassville High School, has received the Olin J. Brattin Scholarship, administered by the Community Foundation of the Ozarks.
Through the Years, July 26
Aug. 1, 1973 — Although it probably won’t be reflected in tourist numbers this year, area gasoline stations continue watching the number of gallons they pump each day.
Jim Erwin: Spiritual birthday celebrations
Everyone has a physical birthday; a day in which one celebrates their physical birth. When one becomes a Christian, they have a spiritual birthday.
EJ Adams: A guide to fall crops in your garden
Several years ago, during a late summer chat, a friend mentioned to me that she was planting green beans in her garden. I learned to garden from my mother, an avid gardener, and all our planting was done in the spring.
Michell Hilburn: Local librarians need local support
When I was a little girl, one of my favorite activities was to explore the public library in my hometown of Pierce City. At that time, the library was housed in an old church, and in the back was a long display case with artifacts from Harold Bell Wright, the namesake of the church, and the early days of Pierce City.
Year in Photos — Cassville girls hoops
Publisher’s note: Throughout the summer, the Cassville Democrat will feature the best unprinted photos from each team photographed during the 2022-2023 athletics seasons. — KT Cassville’s Aubrey Stoufer gets past her defender for a layup in last year’s Southwest Holiday Tournament championship.
Make them move
Seven of the Cassville football team’s 12 linemen are incoming sophomores this season, aiming to gain experience and carry on the Wildcats’ tradition of physical play in the trenches. Clay Weldy, Cassville football coach, said the linemen corps consists of three seniors, two juniors and seven sophomores.
‘Touch a Truck’ — read a book
The Barry County Affiliate of Imagination Library hosted an event Thursday that gave youth the chance to see county emergency vehicles up close. The “Touch a Truck” event, held at the Cassville Branch Library, brought fire, EMS, the sheriff’s office and more to the Library parking lot, and indoors, games, refreshments and giveaways were available.
Video depicts deputy-inmate incident at jail
A Sunshine request has revealed a 2022 incident where a deputy at the Sheriff’s Office is depicted on video allegedly choking an individual being booked into the Barry County jail. Terry Burgess, Seligman police officer who is running against Sheriff Danny Boyd in 2024, obtained video and reports of the April 1, 2022, incident, saying he aims to bring the issue to light after he said no action was taken at the time.
