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.
A year in review

Amere 365 days ago, I sat my office full of anticipation and the weight of opportunity as Jordan and I were only days away from officially owning the Cassville Democrat. And while there have been a few little bumps along the way, we feel we have sped through our first year of ownership with more success than we could have ever predicted.
Haven of the Ozarks Pet of the Week, Dec. 27

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A Purdy merry parade

A marching parader paused to offer two-year-old Tripp Johnston, of Pioneer, a piece of candy to add to his rapidly-filling basket.
Southwest to host 7 schools at holiday tourney

LOCAL HOOPS What: 41st Annual Southwest Holiday Tournament When: Dec. 27-29 More: Eight teams competing The Southwest boys basketball team carries the weight of expectation into the 41st Annual Southwest Holiday Boys Tournament next week, taking the No.
Janet Mills: Green light to Christmas joy

It is just a few days until Christmas day. This is a time when a special atmosphere fills the air, bringing people together in a shared sense of joy and unity.
Kyle Troutman: ’Twas on the press before Christmas
’Twas a week before Christmas, and at The Cassville Democrat, Busy hand were a’typing requests for iPads and cats. Each year we ask second- graders their wishes from Santa, And while most requests are common, some make us say, my lanta! There are 300-plus letters printed for Kringle this year, And we hope they bring parents and Santa Claus cheer.
Crowder enjoys Cookies with Santa

Santa entertained guests at the Cookies with Santa event at Crowder College in Cassville Thursday evening.
Southwest girls Holiday Tournament field set

Jalbert: Injuries may pose challenge for Lady Trojans What: 10th Annual Southwest Holiday Tournament When: Dec. 27-29 More: Eight teams competing The Southwest girls basketball team takes the No.
Pet of the week, Dec. 20

Springsteen just thought he was born to run, but luckily, he was picked up by Cassville Police Department before he was hit by a car. This brave Blue Heeler is looking to spend his glory days with a loving family who can give him the attention he deserves and lots of play time. Springsteen was born in the USA and his estimated date of birth is Feb. 2, 2023. All the Haven’s pets are fixed, up to date on their vaccinations and microchipped.