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.
State’s largest lost and found coming to county
In June, the Missouri State Treasurer’s Office will kick off annual outreach efforts for Unclaimed Property and publish a total of over 175,000 names for those who have unclaimed property worth $50 or more.
Crowder honors Community Care Coalition

Community Care Coalition, Barry County has been honored with the 2025 Community Partner of the Year Award by Crowder College Adult Education & Literacy (AEL).
Pullin’ in cash for Keen

Kenneth Eagan, of Washburn, finished in second place in his class at the 3rd Annual Pullin’ for the People. The annual event began in 2023 to benefit Bryson Wilderbruer, who was seriously injured in a vehicle wreck. The 2024 installment benefitted Kuper Tuten, who was diagnosed with Leukemia when he was a year old. This year’s take went to Byron Keen, a local child born with hydrocephalus, a condition which causes fluid to accumulate in the brain.
Nickle’s nods at 35th

Local flooring business celebrating anniversary with expansion, specials
Cassville student pens original children’s book, reads to summer school students

Kami Stough, incoming junior at Cassville High School, reads her published children’s book “ Just Water” to summer school students at the district on Wednesday. Stough crafter the book during a previous class assignment, and it was published through Amazon. The book, which follows the story of “Penguin” and his fear of water, is for sale for $12 per copy on Amazon at https://tinyurl.com/acp263em.
News Briefs, June 18
A Bicycle Repair and Ride will be held on Sunday at the Aquatic Center Greenway Trail entrance from 2-4 p.m.



