Kyle Troutman
Darelyn Jean Cooper
Darelyn Jean Cooper, 77, of Cassville, Mo. passed away Wednesday, June 4, 2025, at Roaring River Health and Rehab in Cassville, Mo.
James “Jim” Neal Brasel
James “Jim” Neal Brasel, 93, of Cassville, Mo., passed away on Wednesday, June 4, 2025, at home, surrounded by his family. Born July 05, 1931, in Centreville, Ill., to Jessy and Jenny (Armstrong) Brasel, who preceded him in death.
Caleb Hamilton Adams
Caleb Hamilton Adams, 88, of Eagle Rock, Mo. passed away Sunday, June 1, 2025, at his home.
Democrat facade restoration nearing completion
The facade restoration at the Cassville Democrat building is nearing completion. Still awaiting install is the EFIS and split brick. Work is expected to be done within the next two weeks. The restoration project is in cooperation with the Cassville Community Foundation’s new Downtown Restoration Fund.
Trent Oliphant: Go down the rabbit hole
One of the disadvantages of being creative is that it seems to come with a lack of organization.
Jacob Brower: The question I asked and how it went national
There’s a rule I’ve come to believe in over the years — something I call the Gas Cap Rule: when something isn’t working, start with the most obvious explanation first.
Purdy auto supply shop damaged by vehicle
A vehicle accelerated into the facade of Redshaw Auto Supply in Purdy on May 30.
News Briefs, June 11
Come be a hero (or a god). Join the Cassville Arts Council in bringing “The Lightning Thief - The Percy Jackson Musical” to life. First rehearsal is June 16 at 6:30 p.m. at the Sho-Me Plaza, located at 404 State Hwy. 248 in Cassville.
Train collides with semi near Butterfield
A semi hauling an empty trailer was struck by a train north of Butterfield on Monday.
EF-1 spurs up in Wheaton
An EF-1 tornado struck the city of Wheaton on Friday morning, damaging a church, outbuildings, trees and power lines.
