April 2026
11th Annual Home Run Against Hunger underway
The number of Missourians facing hunger would fit into Busch Stadium more than 20 times over.
Seniors cast lines at ‘First Hole’
About 15 residents of Aspire Senior Living Roaring River, in Cassville, were treated to an outing to Roaring River State Park on March 31, where they enjoyed fishing and a picnic lunch. According to Aspire activities director, Lindsay Harris, they were accompanied to the park by six employees of the residential care facility.
News briefs, April 15
The Spring Hymn Fest is on April 26 from 4-5 p.m. at the Eagle Rock Community Association Outdoor Pavilion; The Cassville Band Boosters are hosting CHS Band’s Blues & BBQ on Friday at 6 p.m. at the Cassville High School Football Stadium parking lot.
Publisher View — Kyle Troutman: Low turnout, big results
Municipal elections have a history of lower turnout, and while the April 7 election predictably followed that trend, the results will impact far, far more than those who cast the votes.
Community Voices — Melissa Hamilton: Barry County Community Garden opens; A new season of growth begins
The Barry County Community Garden officially opened for the 2026 growing season on March 15.
Community Voices — Jeremiah Buntin: History’s pipe dreams
While many consider Barry County to be paradise on earth, one item that many residents of past have envied of their southwestern neighbors was an ample supply of oil bubbling from their own backyard.
Letter to the Editor — Joanna Morgan: No proof of any wrongdoing
A few months ago there as an incident in Washburn, Mo. There as a wreck. A car hit a motorcycle. A couple had seen it and drove into the nearest driveway to turn around to see if they could help until help could get there.
Jill Holman LeCompte
Jill Holman LeCompte, age 60, of Cassville, Missouri passed away Sunday, April 5, 2026 surrounded by her loving family.
Roger Forrest Brock
Roger Forrest Brock, 54, of Cassville, Mo. passed away Monday, April 6, 2026 at his home. He was born April 16, 1971 in Kansas City, Kan., the son of Daryel…
Devotional Column — Greg Armstrong: What do I really need?
As we pass through the Easter season and spring begins across the Ozarks, the trees begin to green up, and the lake seems a little bluer than it did a week ago.
