Kyle Troutman
RESULTS: 2023 April Municipal Election
CASSVILLE PROGRESS: New businesses, new ownerships in Cassville
A number of new businesses opened their doors in 2022, and others changed hands, some more than once.
CASSVILLE PROGRESS: New national diving record tops tourism news
The most exciting tourism news of 2022 was celebrated in September, when the KISS Rebreathers Dive Team was honored for making Roaring River Spring the deepest explored spring cave in the United States.
CASSVILLE PROGRESS: Strides made, challenges found in ag
The Cassville area is well-known for its agriculture, and along with the successes of the FFA program last year, some regional ag leaders changed, and reports of wastewater residual use on county farms became an ongoing discussion.
CASSVILLE PROGRESS: New programs, facilities plans at schools
A busy year in the education realm saw the Cassville school district begin a new program and float a bond issue for a performing arts center, Wheaton break ground on a tornado shelter, Crowder Cassville change its director, and more.
CASSVILLE PROGRESS: Retirements mark year in community news
It could be called the year of retirements. Two county leaders and one community leader hung up their hats last year.
Beyond that, the Barry County E9-1-1 Center was awarded for its excellence and a local organization continued working with Dress a Girl Around the World.
CASSVILLE PROGRESS: Sensory room aids with mental health
The year in health news focused largely on the mental side, with a new sensory room helping students at Cassville schools, life Change celebrating a year of its ministry and the Arc of the Ozarks acquiring TheraCare.
Flooding ongoing across Barry County
Portions of Barry County have seen more than 6 inches of rainfall since about 4 p.m. on Thursday, leading to extensive road flooding, but so far sparing most buildings. David Compton, Barry County Emergency Management director, said the central area of the county, over Mark Twain National Forest and north of Shell Knob, received the most rainfall.
Man charged for Michael’s Burglary
A Cassville man is facing four felony charges after allegedly burglarizing more than $8,000 in merchandise from Michael’s Hardware on March 3. Aaron Miller, 42, of Cassville, is charged with second-degree burglary, felony stealing, unlawful possession of a firearm and possession of a controlled substance.
Mary “Kay” Eckman
Mary “Kay” Eckman, 71, of Aurora, passed away on Sunday, March 5, 2023, at her home. She was born January 20, 1952, in Clinton, Iowa, the daughter of Thomas Peter and Catherine Charlotte (Maroney) Nolan who preceded her in death.
