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Miller earns Premier Distinction
The National Speech and Debate Association has announced that Cassville High School senior, Kalia Miller, has earned Premier Distinction recognition. Premier Distinction is the highest honor in the National Speech and Debate Association Honor Society (NSDA).
McCrackin named to Dean’s List
Madry Mccrackin of Cassville was named to the Fall 2022 Dean's List in the Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Arkansas. Mccrackin joins nearly 2,500 additional Fulbright College students on the Fall 2022 Dean's List.
News briefs, April 19
A Community Yard Sale is scheduled for Saturday beginning at 8 a.m. at Cassville High School, with proceeds from the event benefitting seniors taking a trip to Europe this summer.
Golden Pioneer Museum open for season
Winfred Prier, owner of Ball & Prier Tire in Golden, made a 56-year career out of tire sales until his retirement some 10 years ago. However, the Golden Pioneer Museum, which he also owns, was in the works long before he began selling tires, even though he didn’t realize it at the time.
Legislators urge Fertilizer Control Board to take action
In an April 4 letter addressed to the director and members of the Missouri Fertilizer Control Board (MoFCB), six Missouri legislators — including two representing Barry County — urged the MoFCB to reconsider the practice of issuing fertilizer permits on behalf of the state’s fertilizer control program (FCP) for materials containing sludge, biosolids or other process wastes intended for land-application.
Cassville board sees seat change
Two incumbents and a former board member won seats on the Cassville School Board in the April 4 election. Of the 2,927 votes cast across 11 precincts, incumbent Dr.
Eagles bag 12 wins halfway through season
A tougher schedule is what the Purdy baseball team hopes will bring the squad back to district champion status and beyond this season. Joshua Hughes, Purdy baseball coach, said the Eagles have lost only two and return seven starters this year, experience showing with the team’s 12-3 record through Thursday.
Kyle Troutman: ‘Back 2 You’
Jordan and I are now more than three months into business ownership, and I cannot even begin listing everything we’ve learned. From bookkeeping to ad design, printing management to sales and digital advertising to distribution, we’ve been leveling up our skillsets much quicker than either of us anticipated just six short months ago.
Garden Sass Farmer’s Market opens
Cherie Love, center, owner of Herbal Creations, was a vendor at the Garden Sass Farmers Market on the Cassville Square on April 1. The Garden Sass Farmers Market opened for the season with some nine vendors, including a food truck, Saturday morning on the Cassville Square. Although many of the vendors were regulars, three vendors reported that it was their first time in attendance, and that they look forward to participating all season. Sheila Harris/Special to the Cassville Democrat
Billy Mac Cooper
Mac C ooper Billy Mac Cooper, 76, passed away on April 2, 2023 at his home in Wheaton. He was born November 22, 1946, in Wheaton, Missouri the son of Lester and Willadean McQueen Cooper who preceded him in death.
