Kyle Troutman
First on Front for first time in Cassville
The First on Front concert series, sponsored by First State Bank of Purdy, is making a move to Cassville this year. Following Monett concerts in May and June (pictured), the first ever First on Front Pop-Up Event in Cassville will be held on July 11 from 6-9 p.m. at Cassville South Park. Jake Stringer will take the stage at 6 p.m., followed by Mark Chapman Band at 7 p.m. and The Black Moods at 8 p.m. The event is free to the public, and food trucks will also be on site. The park is located at 501 Sale Barn Road in Cassville.
Amy Phillips Washington
Amy Phillips Washington, 41, of Golden, Mo. passed away Wednesday, June 11, 2025, at her home.
Douglas Gene “Doug” Samuel
Douglas Gene “Doug” Samuel, age 72, of Highlandville, Missouri passed away Monday, June 9, 2025 at his home.
Leonard Leon Lowe
Leonard Leon Lowe, 71, of Cassville, Missouri, quietly passed away in his home on June 10, 2025, after a long and courageous battle with leukemia. A celebration of life is being planned and will be held at his home in the following weeks weather permitting.
Sylvia Lynn Kondorf
Sylvia Lynn Kondorf, 74, passed away, June 8, 2025, in her family home in Eagle Rock, Mo.
Gary Joe Burdett
Gary Joe Burdett (Joe), 73, passed away Friday, June 13, 2025 at his home in Greenfield, Mo.
Cassville Pantry gets $1K grant
Cassville Pantry gratefully announces receipt of a $1,000 grant from the Cassville Community Foundation in care of the Community Foundation of the Ozarks.
Terry Held: Scrolls to scrolling — Reading in a changed world
One morning not long ago, coffee in hand, as the sun began to glimmer on the horizon, I found myself rereading a passage from “A History of Reading” by Alberto Manguel.
Merlyn Johnson: Section of SB3 may freeze funding to schools
The Missouri Legislature recently passed Senate Bill 3 (SB3), a broad and complex piece of legislation that is now headed to the Governor’s desk for signature.
Soroptimists present Ruby Award
Desiree Miller has been selected as this year’s Soroptimist Ruby Award Recipient.
