Elderberries, seed-saving, Japanese Maples topics at Master Gardeners’ event
Barry County Master Gardeners will host their annual fall garden workshop on Sept. 21 at the First Baptist Church Family Life Center, located at 602 West St. in Cassville Doors will open at 9 a.m. and the program will begin at 9:20 a.m. The workshop will feature local venders, plants for sale, door prizes, and food and refreshments. There will also be three presenters with interesting topics.
50th anniversary on Saturday

Dennis and Charli Jo Ledgerwood, of Cassville, will celebrate their 50th anniversary on Saturday, Sept. 21.
Donnie Spears: Depression and doubt

Depression — I never thought very much about it or how real it is; how it affects so many people today. Depression is real, and it can hit you when life is going bad, when life is just rolling along, and even when life is going great. The Mayo Clinic describes Depression as a mood disorder that causes sadness and loss of interest.
Bobby Gene “Bob” Cooper

Bobby Gene “Bob” Cooper, 78, of Cassville, Mo., passed away on Sunday, September 8, 2024, at Roaring River Health and Rehab in Cassville, Mo. He was born on April 20, 1946, in Wheaton, Mo., the son of Everett and Mattie (Haynes) Cooper, who preceded him in death.
Barry County Sheriff’s Office calls for service and reports taken, Sept. 9-15
Sept. 9-15 The Barry County Sheriff's Office responded to 245 calls for service for the week of Sept.
News Briefs, Sept. 18
The Exeter chapter of Sleep in Heavenly Peace, is completing its annual Bunks Across America build on Saturday at First Christian Church in Cassville from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Dakoda Pettigrew: American Insights — The Struggle of the Ages

It was a time of fear, suspicion, and uncertainty. It was, in a sense, like any other time in history, and yet it was unlike any other time in history.
FOOTBALL LIVE UPDATES: Cassville at East Newton

This Week 3 contest is brought to you by the Cassville Dispensary, proud supporter of Cassville athletics!
Cassville Rotary Demolition Derby draws record attendance

Clinton Collins, right, of Exeter, saw his tail end go airborne during a collision with Brandon Maggard, of Ava (No. 45B car) during the hobo class competition at the Cassville Rotary Demolition Derby on Saturday. The event saw record attendance estimated to be 2,500-3,000 people.
Grandparents deliver delight

Mary Collins, left, enjoys a hug from grandson Carter Collins after taking a selfie on Grandparents Day at Cassville Primary School on Friday.