Kyle Troutman
‘7 Valleys’ mural skies over downtown
Cassville High School art student Audrey Kennedy completes a sky scene as part of the “7 Valleys” mural on the southwest corner of the Barry County Courthouse square, on the wall of You Name It Collectibles.
Old jail sells for $60K
The old Barry County jail has been sold. Cody Stehlik, of Cassville, purchased the property on June 19 with a negotiated bid of $60,000, which one county commissioner voted against.
Proposal could combine Washburn, Exeter police
Sheriff addresses how county would assist if cities combine
Southwest ends regular season on 3-game streak
A young Southwest baseball team battled through a difficult season this spring, but the Trojans ended the campaign on a high note by bagging half of their win total in consecutive games.
Through the Years, June 25
30 YEARS AGO: ALL-PURPOSE VISITOR—-Early day visitors to Cassville included those traveling types that could provide assorted services. In this instance, Dr. David Morgan was ready to provide veterinary, surgery or dental services. There is no indication as to why the number of observers were on hand, unless there was the possibility they either brought animals to town for the services provided or needed help themselves.
Lynn Hilburn: Barry County history part III — The Indian influence on Missouri
In this column, I will talk about the people who occupied this land before the white colonization of the area.
Jon Horner: Bravo, Cassville!
Cassville’s fifth edition of TroutFest has concluded. After all of the dust has settled, or mud, in the case of Bill Hailey Arena, home of the Rotary/FFA Booster Club Rodeo, TroutFest was another resounding success for our incredible community.
Mary Jane Lahman
Mary Jane Lahman, 81, passed away in her home on June 17, 2025.
Rita Mae Rogers
Rita Mae Rogers, of Cassville, Mo., died June 15, 2025, in her home, surrounded by family and friends.
Middle school students bag 54 Big 8 awards
Cassville Middle School art students who competed at the Big 8 Art Show earned a total of 54 awards, including 18 first places, 20 second places and 16 third places. CMS art is taught by Mrs. Cindy McCullah.
