Late push falls short for ‘Cats

The final seconds of the Cassville football game Friday were marked by a standing ovation from fans, admiration at the effort given in the second half of a 21-14 loss to McDonald County.
Wildcats blank Patriots
The Cassville football team used big plays and stifling defense to produce a 35-0 victory over East Newton on the road Friday.
Craig Martin Golubski

Craig Martin Golubski, age 57, of Pierce City, passed away on Monday, September 12, 2022, at George’s Processing Plant in Cassville. He was born in Monett on Monday, March 15, 1965; son of Robert and Nancy (Wogoman) Golubski.
Haven partnering in National Adoption Weekend
Haven of the Ozarks, a no-kill shelter located in SW Missouri, and Best Friends Animal Society, a leading animal welfare organization working to save the lives of cats and dogs in America’s shelters by 2025, are teaming up for another adoption campaign to encourage people to choose to adopt, not buy, their next pet.
George’s employee dies in mower crash
A Pierce City man and George’s employee died on Monday as a result of injuries sustained from an overturned mower.
PHOTO GALLERY: Cassville v Seneca, Sept. 9

Scenes from Cassville's home football game against Seneca on Sept. 9. Photos by Kyle Troutman/[email protected]
Wildcats fall to Seneca at home

It was the worst of both worlds for Cassville Friday. The Wildcats struggled equally to move the ball against a stout Seneca defense, and to stop the Indians’ dynamic offense.
Washburn pair killed in wrong-way collision
Two Washburn residents and a Powell resident died on Tuesday in a wreck at 9:35 p.m. on Highway 71 near Brush Creek Road in Pineville in McDonald County.
Wildcats cruise by Aurora

Big plays on defense, big plays on special teams and even bigger plays on offense propelled Cassville to a 42-14 victory over Aurora Friday. Clay Weldy, Cassville coach, said the victory was a sweet one for a home opener.
Wierman turns page on Democrat
For more than 50 years – and through three major editor changes – Darlene Wierman has been the face of the Cassville Democrat.
All that will change Wednesday, as Wierman has decided to retire.
Hired under Owner/Editor Bob Mitchell, Wierman’s career has been marked by her tireless work ethic and her friend-to-all personality.



