Kyle Troutman
$4K in grants awarded to teachers
Six grants totaling nearly $4,000 from the Cassville Education Fund were awarded to teachers on May 15 at the Cassville Performing Arts Center.
BCYC celebrates 60
Paige McCullough, of Monett, flips through scrapbooks from the 60 years of Barry County Youth Camp. McCullough was a counselor at the camp off and on from 1981-2010. She also served as assistant director/co-director for a stint, and she taught music and arts and crafts. The camp celebrated its 60th installment last week at Camp Smokey at Roaring River State Park, opening with a dinner for counselors and campers current and past, as well as previous administration. Kyle Troutman/ktroutman@cassville-democrat.com
Par set for Wildcats golf
Cassville Boys Golf Coach Clayton Bagby did not set out goals for his squad this spring, and with three All-Conference golfers and one state qualifier, the par has now been set for what defines future success.
Sarah Dalton: Service does not go unnoticed
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Kathy Urban
Kathy Urban, 80, of Cassville, Mo., passed away peacefully on May 28, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family.
Finale of Ford
The Les Jacobs Ford sign was removed on May 27, marking the end of the Ford Motor Company’s presence in Cassville for three decades. The business closed at the end of March, with employees taking the community for the 30 years of patronage.
Thomas Ray “Tom” Engstrom
Thomas Ray “Tom” Engstrom, 67, of Cassville, Mo., passed away on May 22, 2025 at Mercy Hospital in Cassville, Mo.
Eagles pining for district hardware
The Purdy baseball team is itching to get back to district dominance.
Scott Mitchell: Why did Jesus speak in parables?
One of the most awesome aspects of Jesus’ preaching is His common use of parables — simple, everyday stories that carried profound spiritual truths.
Year in Photos — Wildcats soccer
Publisher’s note: Throughout the summer, the Cassville Democrat will feature the best unprinted photos from each team photographed during the 2024-2025 athletics seasons. — KT
