September 2026
Having a grand time!
Cassville second-grader Hadley Crain, left, smiles at her grandparents, Shelly Ickes, middle, and Daryl Ickes, of Washburn, after the trio completed a word search activity during Grandparents Day.
News Briefs, Sept. 16
The 92nd annual reunion of the 12 Pioneer Families of Southwest Missouri and the surrounding areas will be held on Sept. 20 at the Monett City Park Casino, located at 101 S. Lincoln Ave. in Monett’s South Park.
Publisher’s View — Kyle Troutman: May the odds be in our favor
I don’t often write about national politics in this space, but this week, I’m making an exception.
Community Voices — Melissa Hamilton: Fall is the time to improve your raised-bed soil
As summer begins to wind down in Barry County, many gardeners are looking at raised beds that do not look quite as good as they did in May.
Through the Years, Sept. 16
40 YEARS AGO — MASONS GROUND BREAKING: For just under 100 years, Cassville Masonic meetings have been on the east side of the public square. When a building at 17th and Main is completed next year, they will change locations.
Haven of the Ozarks Pet of the Week, Sept. 16
Hi there — I’m Waylon, a 2-month-old black and white Border Collie/Terrier pup, and I’m ready to bring joy into your home! At a petite 12.6 pounds, I’m small enough to cuddle but big enough for adventure — plus, I’m already great with cats, so blended households are totally my thing.
Harry Allen Shuman
Harry Allen Shuman, of Butterfield, Missouri, passed away on September 12, 2026, at the age of 72. Harry was born on September 7, 1954, in Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania, to Arden and…
A win by the bookends
Over the last five years, the Cassville football team has fallen to Seneca seven times and been shut out three times — but not on Friday.
Wildcats start hot, staying cool
The Cassville boys soccer team has started the season at 4-3 against teams mostly a class or two higher, yet for the past two weeks, the team has had to deal with a unique way to prepare — indoors.
Mighty Mites recognized at Seneca contest
The Cassville Mighty Mite football teams and cheer squads were recognized at halftime of the Cassville-Seneca football game on Friday night.
