Kyle Troutman
$4K in grants awarded to teachers
Six grants totaling nearly $4,000 from the Cassville Education Fund were awarded to teachers on May 15 at the Cassville Performing Arts Center.
Kyle Troutman: Old jail hullabaloo
Hullabaloo is one of my favorite words. The dictionary defines it as a commotion or fuss — I can define it as last Thursday.
Victory Baptist awards pair of scholarships
Victory Baptist Church in Cassville recently awarded scholarships to two local graduates. Kinlee Holman, left, is a 2025 graduate of Cassville High School. She is an active member of Corinth Baptist Church and is the daughter of Travis and Tiffany Holman. Dylan Criswell is also a 2025 graduate of Cassville High School. He is an active member of Victory Baptist Church and is the son of Steve and Tasha Criswell. Contributed photo
BCYC celebrates 60
Paige McCullough, of Monett, flips through scrapbooks from the 60 years of Barry County Youth Camp. McCullough was a counselor at the camp off and on from 1981-2010. She also served as assistant director/co-director for a stint, and she taught music and arts and crafts. The camp celebrated its 60th installment last week at Camp Smokey at Roaring River State Park, opening with a dinner for counselors and campers current and past, as well as previous administration. Kyle Troutman/ktroutman@cassville-democrat.com
Sarah Dalton: Service does not go unnoticed
Dear Editor:
Kathy Urban
Kathy Urban, 80, of Cassville, Mo., passed away peacefully on May 28, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family.
Finale of Ford
The Les Jacobs Ford sign was removed on May 27, marking the end of the Ford Motor Company’s presence in Cassville for three decades. The business closed at the end of March, with employees taking the community for the 30 years of patronage.
Thomas Ray “Tom” Engstrom
Thomas Ray “Tom” Engstrom, 67, of Cassville, Mo., passed away on May 22, 2025 at Mercy Hospital in Cassville, Mo.
Eagles pining for district hardware
The Purdy baseball team is itching to get back to district dominance.
Scott Mitchell: Why did Jesus speak in parables?
One of the most awesome aspects of Jesus’ preaching is His common use of parables — simple, everyday stories that carried profound spiritual truths.
