December 2025

Jerry Francis Olson
Jerry Francis Olson, passed away at home near Golden, Mo., on December 23, 2025.

Edith “Alene” Swadley
Edith “Alene” Swadley, 85, of Cassville, Mo. passed away Thursday, December 25, 2025 at Mercy Hospital in Aurora, Mo.

Sharon Kay Lombard
Sharon Kay Lombard, age 86, of Wheaton, Missouri passed away on Wednesday December 24, 2025 in Monett, Missouri.

Sounds of Christmas fill PAC
Gracie Gray, left, and Sterling Zucca perform during Thursday's concert at the Performing Arts Center. Kyle Troutman/[email protected]
Purdy man injured in semi crash
A Purdy man was injured on Dec. 22 in a wreck at 5:08 p.m. at the intersection of Highway 37 and Highway C in Purdy.

Cassville’s got talent!
Timothy Cash performs "What's Up?" by the 4 Non Blondes during a talent show at Cassville High School on Friday.

CS Bank announces Shumaker appointment to Advisory Board of Directors for Missouri
Charlie Cross, CEO of CS Bank, has announced the appointment of Mark Shumaker to the bank’s Advisory Board of Directors.
News Briefs, Dec. 31
A GoFundMe account has been set up on behalf of Barry County Deputy Ray Clevenger and his wife, Shawna, who is battling Myotonic Dystrophy Type 1, a rare and progressive neuromuscular disease.

Top 10 sports stories of 2025
The top 10 sports stories of 2025.

Wildcats reach new heights at Harrisonville
The Cassville boys wrestling team put on a program-best third-place performance at the Harrisonville Christmas Tournament on Dec. 19 and 20, with multiple Wildcats bringing home medals.


