September 2025
Purdy school board focuses on preparation
The Purdy school board reviewed developing programs and preparations for the opening of school during the August meeting.
Haven of the Ozarks Pet of the Week, Sept. 17
Meet Matilda! She is an Australian shepherd mix. Her date of birth is July 8. Matilda and her siblings are adorable and ready to go home.
Kathy Casey: Media should check drumbeat of rhetoric
Recently, I wrote a letter condemning the language used by a staff member of the paper.
Kyle Troutman: 8 in 10 — Celebrating another Gold Cup
For the eighth time in 10 years, the Cassville Democrat has been named the best small weekly newspaper in Missouri.
Year in Photos — Barry County softball
Publisher’s note: Throughout the summer, the Cassville Democrat will feature the best unprinted photos from each team photographed during the 2024-2025 athletics seasons. — KT
Cassville XC eyes return to state meet
Cassville High School’s cross country teams are back in action this fall with one clear goal in mind — breaking through to state after falling just short last year.
Shell Knob woman arrested after crash
A Shell Knob woman was injured and subsequently arrested following a wreck at 6:15 p.m. on Highway 248, one mile east of Route C.
News Briefs, Sept. 17
Are you registered to vote in Barry County? If you are not registered to vote in Barry County, Oct. 8 is the deadline to register to be eligible to vote in the Special Election on Nov. 4.
FOOTBALL LIVE UPDATES: Cassville vs. East Newton, Sept. 12
Live updates are sponsored by the Exeter Corn Maze. Come get your slice of fall at the Maze this weekend!
Summer fun at Monett’s Repurposed Faire
Former Monettans Vikki Branum and Susana Branum, now Kansas City residents, came to Monett’s Repurposed Faire with their mother-daughter business started seven years ago, offering pumpkins repurposed from old sweaters, mini-books composed of scanned old-time photos, and other novelties. Looking over offerings at their booth were, from left, Marissa Cahalan, Rilynn Cahalan, Royer Cahalan, all of Pierce City, and Rhonda Bounous, of Monett.
