Kyle Troutman
Mac Eugene Backerman
Mac Eugene Backerman, 49, of Lamar, Mo., passed away unexpectedly on September 23, 2025.
Merlyn Johnson: Smooth start to school year
As we settle into the 2025–2026 academic year, I am pleased to report that the school year is off to a smooth and positive start across all of our Cassville R-IV campuses.
Cassville man charged for vehicle thefts
A Cassville man is facing two felonies relating to alleged vehicle thefts in Barry County.
Judith Ann Wihebrink
Judith Ann Wihebrink, 85, of Cassville, Mo. passed away at her home, Monday, September 22, 2025.
Through the Years, Oct. 1
50 YEARS AGO: HER MAJESTY, QUEEN JO LYNN — Homecoming queen for the CHS Wildcats Friday was Miss Jo Lynn Moore of Shell Knob. Miss Moore is pictured above as she passed through downtown Cassville in the annual homecoming parade, immediately after her coronation before the CHS student body.
Fall Festival delights at Harvick Farms
Reagan Bluel, left, with the MU Extension in Barry County, shows Oakley Sleeth, center, 4, and Atley Sleeth, 6, both of Cassville, how her dairy cow only has teeth on the bottom of her mouth. Bluel and the Extension were set up at Harvick Farms’ Fall festival on Saturday. Kyle Troutman/ktroutman@cassville- democrat.com
Mighty Mite Football, Week 4
When you play the other Wildcats, you better have your running shoes on because they will use every inch of the field.
News Briefs, Oct. 1
Children ages birth to 5 years old are invited to join Cassville schools for the Parents as Teachers (PAT) Fall Group Connection meeting on Oct. 23 from 5:30-6:30 p.m. at Rocky Edmondson Park.
FOOTBALL LIVE UPDATES: Cassville vs. Harrisonville
Live updates this week are sponsored by Geraldi’s — a taste of Italy in the heart of Cassville!
Trucks feel the same in the rain
Jesse Jeffrey, Army National Guard Sgt. 88 Mike, shows Ali Pedrozo, 4, of Exeter, around the interior of a M1088 A1 P2 set up at the Community Care Coalition's Touch-a-Truck event on Thursday.
