Celebrate Recovery resets for new year
Barton: ‘People will be coming to start their new year off right’ Mark Barton, of Cassville, has shared his story of recovery for many years, including on Dec. 29, 2021, as part of a 12-part series published in the Cassville Democrat, one step of the 12-step program for each month of the year.
City selects new trash service
BY KYLE TROUTMAN ktroutman@cassville-democrat.com This week, residents of the city of Cassville will see garbage bins with a new name, as the city has selected a new servicer among four bids submitted. Steve Walensky, Cassville city administrator, said the trash service contract came up for bid this year, and four companies expressed interest, with one submitting a no-bid letter.
From B team to college ball

All-State volleyball honoree Grossman signs to Drury ktroutman@cassville-democrat.com Cassville senior Emerson Grossman began her volleyball journey in seventh grade, placed on the B team and unsure if the sport would offer tru potential. Five years later, Grossman is Class 3 All-State, and on Dec.
Sturgell, Vincent earn Miss, Mr. Merry Christmas honors

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Exeter woman killed in car crash
An Exeter woman died on Dec. 15 in a wreck at 6 p.m.
Keith Laverne “Keither” “Roundy” Johnson

Keith Laverne “Keither” “Roundy” J ohnson Keith Laverne “Keither” “Roundy” Johnson, 74, of Exeter, Mo. passed away Saturday, December 16, 2023, in Cassville.
NEWS BRIEFS
The Cassville YMCA will host Winter Break Camp for local students in January. The Winter Break Camp is Jan.
Reindeer games entertain Wildcats

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
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