Kyle Troutman
Cassville FFA takes tractors on Main
Main Street had some heavy traffic the morning of Feb. 26, as eight Cassville FFA members drove their tractors to school. Delayed by winter weather the previous week, the “Drive Your Tractor to School Day” is part of the district’s National FFA Week celebrations. Contributed photos
Roaring River recharge basin exceeds 47 square miles
Dye-tracing tests to determine the extent of Roaring River Spring’s recharge basin are complete, giving a new glimpse into the mystery of where the spring originates.
Local car dealership to close doors
After nearly three decades of service to Cassville and surrounding communities, Les Jacobs Ford announces its closure, scheduled for the end of this month.
Aurora man charged with rape, sodomy
Walker being held on $100K cash bond for alleged crimes BY KYLE TROUTMAN ktroutman@cassville-democrat.com An Aurora man is facing four felony charges after allegedly committing sex acts with a minor. Steven Walker, 35, of Aurora, is charged with first-degree statutory…
Sales taxes rebound in February
Sales tax revenues to Barry County cities and the county logged a major rebound in February, erasing significant declines in January.
News Briefs, March 5
Chair Yoga classes in Wheaton
LIVE UPDATES (Day 2): 2025 MSHSAA State Wrestling Championships
Six Cassville wrestlers left Missouri Arena with new hardware on Thursday, but none more special that the medal hanging from the neck of Colton Roark. At 165 pounds, Roark earned two major decisions on Day 1 of action, putting him…
LIVE UPDATES (Day 1): 2025 MSHSAA State Wrestling Championships
Live results from the 2025 MSHSAA State Wrestling Championships at Mizzou Arena.
Haven of the Ozarks Pet of the Week, Feb. 26
Through the Years, Feb. 26
40 YEARS AGO: THE YOUNGEST WON — Chris Sparks, left, beat dad Allen and brother Chuck, in fishing at the Roaring River opening. The younger of the father-son combination had his five Rainbows as the threesome was leaving the stream, the other two had strung only four.
