March 2026

From 4 to 14
The Wheaton girls basketball team took a leap forward this season, improving its win total and making a district championship appearance.
Linking experience to success
With the amount of experience returning to the tee box, the Cassville boys golf team has set ambitious goals this season, expecting to qualify multiple golfers to state.

Lady Eagles have high ceiling amid low wins
Two seasons removed from not having enough players to field a team, the Purdy girls basketball squad turned in three wins this year, but Coach Stephanie Heman said the record does not reflect the wins made in development.
Purdy baseball returns experience, eyes postseason run
The Purdy baseball team is entering this season with a strong returning core and loads of experience, hoping to put that combination to the test and build toward another postseason push.
Devotional Column — Raymond Ticknor: The importance of resurrection
The 15th Chapter of I Corinthians is one of the greatest passages in the entire Bible.

Scoreboard, April 1
The Cassville baseball team wrapped up Cassville Classic tournament play last week with a 1-3 record, highlighted by a hard-fought 7-5 win over Mt. Vernon.

Softball team named Academic All-state
The following CHS softball players have earned Softball Academic All State Honors, front row, from left: Kierstan Fare, Nevaeh Johnson, Tyra Sturgell and Tomi Blankenship. Back row: Alex Holycross, Madison Yockey, Brianna Still, Addy Ramaeker and Briley Artherton.

7 Wildcats named Academic All-State
The following CHS football players have earned Football Academic All State Honors, from left: Kamden Beebe, Andon Goutney, Tristan Thompson, Gunner Knight, Sky Yang, Harley Madison and Preston Driskill.
Letter to the Editor — Kristen Crawford: Input on Washburn sales tax proposal
I've seen several posts about the proposed penny tax and I'm really dumbfounded. I'm not even from Washburn and I can see the benefits of a 1 cent tax for your town.

Choirs serenade at ‘Music in Our Schools’ concert
Samantha Baugus is held up by Timothy Cash, left, and Richard Sledden during the final moments of Centerstage's performance at Cassville's "Music in Our Schools Choir Concert" on Thursday.


