Joshua Ellis “Josh” ayrEs

Joshua Ellis “Josh” Ayres, 49, of Washburn, Mo. passed away on Friday, February 23, 2024, at his home.
James Roland “Jay” Bowsher

James Roland “Jay” Bowsher, age 92, of Cassville, Mo., passed away Wednesday, February 21, 2024, at Cassville Health and Rehab in Cassville, Missouri. He was born December 29, 1931, in Cassville, Mo.
Frances “Lucille” (Cooper) Holman

Frances “Lucille” (Cooper) Holman died February 21, 2024, surrounded by her adoring family. She was born on February 28, 1928, to Elmer and Frances Cooper, in Eagle Rock, Mo.
LIVE UPDATES: 2024 MSHAA WRESTLING CHAMPIONSHIPS

Live updates from the 2024 MSHSAA Wrestling Championships at Mizzou Arena, with six Cassville athletes competing.
Highway 248 one-lane bridge to close during day
A bridge closure on Highway 248 in Barry County will affect traffic in the Jenkins area for up to two weeks.
50 years ago

Jan. 8, 1975 — SAVINGS FIRM WILL CONSTRUCT OFFICE BUILDING The Cassville agency of Monett Savings and Loan Association, has purchased property on Main Street and announced plans to construct an office complex.
THROUGH THE YEARS: THE MAGAZINE — “Calling Back the Spirits”

After European immigrants settled into the new world, which later became the United States, they cast their eyes upon the land where the indigenous natives hunted and gathered — they saw that it was fair.
THROUGH THE YEARS: THE MAGAZINE — Scouting Out The Trail

Between 1837 and 1861, depending on its usage, a trail running from the northeast to the southwest corners of Barry County was known, consecutively, as The Cherokee Trail of Tears, The Butterfield Overland Mail Route and The Wire Road.
From B team to college ball

Cassville senior Emerson Grossman began her volleyball journey in seventh grade, placed on the B team and unsure if the sport would offer true potential.
Top 10 sports stories of 2023

A look back at the best sports stories of 2023.