December 2023
James William “Jim” Richardson
James William “Jim” Richardson, 78, of Cassville, Mo. passed away Saturday, December 9, 2023, at his home.
Mae Ruth Leeper
Mae Ruth Leeper, 89, of Cassville, Mo. passed away Wednesday, December 6, 2023, at Roaring River Health and Rehabilitation in Cassville, Mo.

Former Wildcats reconnect
On Oct. 14, three former Cassville football standouts took part in the MIAA contest between Missouri Southern State University and Pittsburg State University.
Barry County Sheriff’s Office calls for service and reports taken, Dec. 4-10
Dec. 4-10 The Barry County Sheriff's Office responded to 215 calls for service for the week of Dec.

Santa swings through Wheaton
Santa Claus tossed candy to all naughty and nice gathered at the Wheaton Winter Wonderland Christmas Parade on Saturday.
Cassville trooper promoted to corporal
A Missouri State Highway Patrol trooper from Cassville has been promoted to the rank of corporal. Captain D.

Pet of the week
Ward is waiting for someone to come take him home so he doesn’t have to spend another Christmas at the Haven.

Through the Years, Dec. 13
Dec. 19, 1973 — COMPLETES BASICS Donald R.

Christmas Parade Sleighs Thorugh Seligman
New Beginnings Ministry took first place in the float category Saturday at the Seligman Christmas parade.
Claudia S. Colleran: A happy experience in pet adoption
Dear Editor: With Christmas approaching, I wanted to encourage those who are planning on buying a puppy or a kitten to think of adopting a rescue animal. Our recent experience — and our first with rescue dogs — has made me a big believer in adopting pets that are in shelters.