6 Wildcats make finals in Seneca
It was the last regular-season tournament of the year, and the Cassville boys showed they are ready for districts. Six of the eight Wildcats competing reached the championship match in their respective weight classes, and two came home with gold medals.
Scoreboard — Feb. 1
The Cassville girls basketball team (12-8) picked up a conference win at home on Jan. 26, defeating East Newton, 43-29.
Merlyn Johnson: Communication a priority in 2023
Cassville R-IV School District is making consistent communication a top priority for 2023. One of the best ways to build and maintain good relationships is to form and maintain open communication.
Trout Tales, Feb. 1
It was a little colder than my normal 58 degree Roaring River water last week and we got about 4 inches of snow, so I popped over to the football field to do some sledding. Had the time of my life slipping around with these kiddos.
Cheryl Williams: You belong there
I am an Army Brat. I was 20 and had attended seven elementary schools, two middle schools, four high schools and two colleges on three continents when my dad decided to retire.
Kyle Troutman: Heels in hand for our kids
Parents have to put immense in extracurricular sponsors and coaches. Athletics and academics teams alike travel all over the region, nation, and soon internationally.
Jeff Fugitt: Don’t lose heart during trying times
This devotional and directory is made possible by these businesses who encourage all to attend worship services. It is relatively easy to celebrate God’s goodness and faithfulness when everything is going smoothly.
Sorensen, Gautney crowned

Senior Emma Sorensen, left, is crowned 2023 Exeter Homecoming Queen Friday by Jasmine Hall.
Raymond Frank Velasquez

elasquez Raymond Frank Velasquez, 79, of Cassville, passed away Friday, Jan. 20, 2023, at Mercy Hospital Joplin in Joplin.
Ernest James Forbes
orbes Ernest James Forbes, 68, of Monett, passed away Friday, Jan. 20, 2023, at Mercy Hospital Cassville in Cassville.