December 2025
Kyle Troutman: Rising from the ashes
A segment of the Barry County Courthouse square in Cassville will soon receive new life.
Jeff Fugitt: A Christmas Reading — Twas the best of songs, twas the worst of songs
Christmas can be a confusing time — especially for kids. We keep hearing that Santa Claus is coming to town. He/they seem to be duplicates everywhere and we wonder if mommy is kissing them all.
Through the Years, Dec. 24
50 YEARS AGO: INTO THE REAL THING — A junior high art department snowman created for a Christmas parade later became an authentic snow figure on the courthouse lawn.
Haven of the Ozarks Pet of the Week, Dec. 24
Meet the adorable Buster! He is a dachshund/terrier mix breed, and he is a low rider! His DOB is 12/20/2024 and he weighs 40 pounds.
Dario Perez
Dario Perez, 76, of Purdy, Missouri passed away in the comfort of his home on Monday, December 15, 2025.
James Nickle “Nick” Slinkard
James Nickle “Nick” Slinkard, age 81, of Cassville, Missouri passed away Friday, December 19, 2025 at his home, surrounded by his family.
Heroes help 50 hand-select Christmas goodies
Gunner Brown, 6, of Cassville, smiles as he picks out a brand new Spider-Man bicycle while shopping with Cassville Police Sgt. Garrett Marshall at the annual Shop with a Hero event at Cassville Walmart on Thursday. Multiple law enforcement and first responder agencies participated in the event, helping local children have an enjoyable Christmas.
26 shop with cops courtesy of Seligman PD
Trooper Ty Williams, with the Missouri State Highway Patrol, helps Alex Recio, 12, of Washburn, pick out toys during Seligman's Shop With A Cop event on Sunday at the Cassville Walmart.
Cassville squads crossing state line
The Cassville boys and girls basketball teams will be participating in the same holiday tournament this year, crossing the state line to take part in the CS Bank Holiday Hoops 2025 in Berryville, Ark.
Holiday hoops on tap!
Three Barry County teams will join four other Missouri schools at the 12th Annual Southwest Girls Holiday Tournament, which starts on Friday and wraps up on Monday.
