October 2023
Marty Riley appointed to CS Bank Governing Board of Directors
Charlie Cross, CEO of CS Bank, is pleased to announce the appointment of Marty Riley to the local bank’s Governing Board of Directors. Riley is an insurance agent with Arkansas Farm Bureau in Berryville, Ark.
Timeline of KISS (Keep It Super Simple) Rebreathers dive team’s exploration of Roaring River Spring Cave
May 8, 2021: After receiving a permit for scientific exploration from the Missouri Department of Natural Resources and Missouri State Parks, KISS divers began their first monthly, weekend exploration of Roaring River Spring. Water flow was too great to permit passage through a restriction that exists in the cave at a depth of 225’.
Through the Years, Oct. 18
30 YEARS AGO: EMERGENCY CREWS AT CRASH — Units of two Cassville emergency agencies are in this photo as they went into action last week following a Highway Patrol helicopter crash at the municipal airport.
FFA Greenhands attend conference
The Cassville FFA Chapter had 32 Greenhands attend the Area 11 Greenhand conference at Crowder College in Neosho on Sept. 12. The attendees learned the importance of agriculture and FFA. They learned leadership opportunities, supervised agricultural experiences (SAE), and the FFA organization. A total of 528 Greenhands from around the area attended this conference to grow as ag students and to help the ag programs around Area 11 flourish. Freshmen Roper Taylor and Bradyn Alley both agreed they learned a lot about SAE’s. Roper also stated that he realized he already had multiple things that fit into the SAE part of FFA.
Michelle Hilburn: Inspiration gained at Children’s Literature Festival
The first author I ever met was David L. Harrison, the author of “Wake Up, Sun.” I was mesmerized with the idea of meeting an author and was instantly starstruck.
Barry County Master Gardeners: Bulbs for beautiful gardens
After the cold of winter, the bright yellow daffodil cheers all of us. Daffodils and other early blooming spring flowers must be planted in the fall.
Kyle Troutman: An inside look
Journalism in a small community frequently flies from one event to another, each with their own emotions and presenting their own challenges for coverage. Such was the case over the last few days, shifting coverage from Saturday’s somber memorial of Eric Hahn, the diver who died while working in the Roaring River Spring, to Monday’s elation of winning the first ever district softball championship.
Cassville Class of 1973 celebrates 50th reunion on Oct. 7
The Cassville class of 1973 met for their 50th class reunion recently, visiting at the American Legion Building on Oct. 7 with a catered dinner after many attended the Cassville Homecoming football game on Oct. 6.
Brawl back in Cassville
The late-season roller coaster of opponents is taking its final turn this week, as the Cassville football team is set to host a winless Monett squad for the annual Barry County Brawl — with district implications on the line. The Wildcats endured an offensive onslaught on Friday, falling to Class 2 No.
Follow the chili road!
Area residents can click their heels and follow the yellow brick road to vote for their favorite chilis and salsas this year at the “Wizard of Oz”-themed Chili and Salsa Cook-Off. Morgan Williamson, Cassville area Chamber of Commerce director, said the annual event, which has been on the Cassville downtown square for more than 30 years, has nine chili and three salsa competitors signed up so far, with the deadline to reserve a chili booth today (Wednesday).
