Haven of the Ozarks Pet of the Week, Dec. 24

Meet the adorable Buster! He is a dachshund/terrier mix breed, and he is a low rider! His DOB is 12/20/2024 and he weighs 40 pounds.
Dario Perez

Dario Perez, 76, of Purdy, Missouri passed away in the comfort of his home on Monday, December 15, 2025.
James Nickle “Nick” Slinkard

James Nickle “Nick” Slinkard, age 81, of Cassville, Missouri passed away Friday, December 19, 2025 at his home, surrounded by his family.
Heroes help 50 hand-select Christmas goodies

Gunner Brown, 6, of Cassville, smiles as he picks out a brand new Spider-Man bicycle while shopping with Cassville Police Sgt. Garrett Marshall at the annual Shop with a Hero event at Cassville Walmart on Thursday. Multiple law enforcement and first responder agencies participated in the event, helping local children have an enjoyable Christmas.
26 shop with cops courtesy of Seligman PD

Trooper Ty Williams, with the Missouri State Highway Patrol, helps Alex Recio, 12, of Washburn, pick out toys during Seligman's Shop With A Cop event on Sunday at the Cassville Walmart.
Cassville squads crossing state line

The Cassville boys and girls basketball teams will be participating in the same holiday tournament this year, crossing the state line to take part in the CS Bank Holiday Hoops 2025 in Berryville, Ark.
Holiday hoops on tap!

Three Barry County teams will join four other Missouri schools at the 12th Annual Southwest Girls Holiday Tournament, which starts on Friday and wraps up on Monday.
Area schools to battle at Southwest Tournament

Three area schools will take part in the 43rd Annual Southwest Boys Holiday Tournament, which runs Saturday to Tuesday.
William Hodgson: In the fulness of time

But when the fulness of the time was come, God sent forth his Son, made of a woman, made under the law, to redeem them that were under the law, that we might receive the adoption of sons.” (Galations 4:4-5)
News Briefs, Dec. 24
The Cassville Farmers Market is open weekly on Saturdays on the Barry County Courthouse Square, from 8 a.m. to noon. Vendors are offering eggs, vegetables, hand-made crafts, baked goods and more. Those interested in becoming a vendor may contact Chad Sprinkle at 417-846-3539.


