June 2026
Summer school students dig into learning
Sixty-five second-grade students and their teachers from Cassville summer school visited the Barry County Community Garden for a morning of hands-on activities focused on helping their community, growing food, healthy eating and the role of pollinators.
Steve David Boyke, Jr.
Steve David Boyke, Jr., 73, of Exeter, Mo. passed away Friday, June 5, 2026 at his home. He was born January 21, 1953 in Waukegan, Ill., the son of Steve…
Terry Gene Smith
Terry Gene Smith, 79, of Cassville, Mo., passed away on Tuesday, May 5, 2026. He was on April 22, 1947. The firstborn son of Gene and Marietta (Terry) Smith, who…
Daniel “Danny” Tortorella
Daniel “Danny” Tortorella, 60, of Cassville, Mo. passed away Thursday, May 28, 2026 at his home. He was born on May 26, 1966, in Staten Island, N. Y., to Joe…
George Leonard Hoefle
George Leonard Hoefle, 87, of Cassville, Mo. passed away Monday, June 1, 2026 at Lacoba Homes in Monett, Mo. He was born June 17, 1938 in Denver, Colo., the son…
Wildcats call track season a success
Cassville boys track and field coach Clay Weldy said the Wildcats showed steady growth throughout the season, leading to what he considered a successful campaign.
Young Trojans grow with experience
Wrapping up a six-win season, Southwest baseball coach Derek Mann said the Trojans gained valuable experience throughout the spring, particularly among a young roster that will form the core of the program moving forward.
Year in Photos — Cassville Volleyball
Publisher’s note: Throughout the summer, the Cassville Democrat will feature the best unprinted photos from each team
photographed during the 2025-2026 athletics seasons.
Barry County Health Corner: A bad septic system is a crappy problem
Septic systems are the unsung heroes of public health, treating wastewater for roughly one in five U.S. homes.
Painting up the pocket park
Cassville art student Lili Naugle paints a portion of the new mural being painted at the incoming pocket park where the former Hall Theatre stood in Cassville. Williams said the class aims to have the mural completed by the week of June 20.
