Woman charged for drugs allegedly steals firearms
Cassville resident held on $35K in bonds after incidents 11 days apart BY KYLE TROUTMAN ktroutman@cassville-democrat.com A Cassville woman charged with possession of methamphetamine on Nov. 7 was arrested 11 days later for an alleged burglary in the city.
Barry County Bows entering third year of youth archery

A new club in the Cassville area may one day help a local youth put a turkey on the Thanksgiving table. Lindsay Doucet, coach for the Barry County Bows, which is organized through the Barry County 4-H Club, said the srchery club began in May 2023 with a goal of expanding opportunities for local youth.
Kyle Troutman: 10 thanks

Some weeks, I sit down to write this piece and come up with little inspiration. It’s in these moments I’m thankful for my wife, Jordan.
FFA engages youth at Food for America

Isabelle Gabriel and Zarah Hunter color on a palette at the Cassville FFA’s Food for America event on Friday, where high school students made presentations on animals, fishing, farming and more.
Haven of the Ozarks Pet of the Week

Gin is such a beauty. This sweet girl is about two years old and weighs in at 50 pounds.
Man charged in copper theft
A Cassville man is facing two felony charges for allegedly stealing thousands of feet of copper wire. Justin Youngblood, born in 1989, of Cassville, is charged with felony stealing of $25,000 or more and second-degree burglary.
James Harvey Aldridge

James Harvey Aldridge, 66, of Exeter, Mo. passed away Friday, November 22, 2024.
Patricia Sue “Patsy” Boyd

Patricia Sue “Patsy” Boyd, 83, of Purdy, Mo. passed away Wednesday, November 20, 2024, at her home.
Arthur Rae Barrett

Arthur Rae Barrett, 94, of Shell Knob, Mo. passed away Monday, November 18, 2024 at his home.
Sonja Jean Cooper

Sonja Jean Cooper, 84, of Shell Knob, Mo. passed away Friday, November 22, 2024.