Kyle Troutman
Sun shines on Seligman Christmas parade
A mild Saturday and shining sun lit up the scene in Seligman, where the annual Christmas parade was held on Main Street. Photos by Jessica Breger/[email protected] .
Reflecting on a record
For the second season in a row, the Cassville softball team made history. In 2023, the 16-15 Lady Wildcats won the program’s first-ever district title under former coach Lori Videmschek, and this year, Cassville set a program record for wins, going 19-14 and taking second place in Class 3, District 6.
’Twas on the press before Christmas
’ Twas 7 days before Christmas, and at The Cassville Democrat, Busy hands were a’typing requests for iPhones and snacks. Each year we ask second- graders their wishes from Santa, And while most requests are common, some make us say, my lanta! There are more than 250 printed for Kringle this year, And we hope they bring parents and and the jolly ole elf cheer.
Debbie Kober: Gardening beyond annuals, a fresh look at perennials
Seed catalogs are out, and it’s time to select spring garden plants, with tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers, beans and squash being the popular choices. These are all grown as annuals, plants that grow for a single season and are started again from seed the following year.
Michelle Hilburn: Cherishing the love, the magic, and the moments
The holiday season is here, and like many educators, I’m running on fumes. The holidays are stressful both in and out of the classroom.
Haven of the Ozarks Pet of the Week
Add a little spice to your life with Oregano! He is a mixed-breed pup born April 1. Oregano and his friends, Thyme, Parsley and Fennel were found as strays. All of his friends have found a home, and Oregano would make a great pet for any home. He is good with other dogs and is good with cats.
Through the Years, Dec. 18
40 YEARS AGO: CHRISTMAS, AN IMPORTANT PHASE — Started in early October, the Little Joe Transplant Fund in Cassville is nearing the halfway point as funds bump the $175,000 figure. Goal of the effort for a heart-lung transplant for six-year-old Joe Starchman is $350,000.
Mary Anna Sprinkle
Mary Anna Sprinkle was born on December 23, 1971, in Bakersfield California. She died on December 15th, 2024. She is survived by her husband Chad and two children Dean and Maggie and 4 granddaughters Nova Scarlett Natalie lliza. Mary was a very kind and loving woman who could bring a smile to anyone's face. She loved crafting flower arranging gardening and talking with people at the farmers market. May She rest in peace.
Roger Dale Pruett
Roger Dale Pruett, 63, passed away on Wednesday, December 11, 2024 in his home. He was born March 31, 1961, in Rolla, Mo.; the first child of Jack and Joyce Pruett.
Christmas coming for 315 children
On Christmas morning, the smiles of 315 Barry County children stand to be a bit brighter, all thanks to local businesses, individuals and volunteers who support Share Your Christmas. A service of the Ozark Area Community Action Corporation’s (OACAC) Barry County Neighborhood Center, Share Your Christmas provides gifts directly to families in need, for a variety of reasons, that may not have a gift budget otherwise.
