News Staff
Soil and Water Outcomes Fund enrollment open
The Soil and Water Outcomes Fund, a leading agricultural ecosystem services program, announced that farmers from 49 additional Missouri counties, including Barry, are eligible to enroll in its program.
Cassville man celebrates 97th birthday
Chuck Whitcomb, of Cassville, celebrated his 97th birthday on Sunday. Whitcomb is pictured at his birthday party with his cake, which was brightly lit with 97 candles.
Michelle Hilburn: A tomorrow full of books
The new school year is officially underway. In our house, this also brings a return to routines such as bedtimes, early mornings, after school activities and homework.
Through the Years, Sept. 6
50 YEARS AGO: Cassville city patrolmen, Eddie Boyd, left, and Danny Spyres, right, display a new radar unit now in use by the local police force. Part of the unit is mounted on the patrol car while the officers hold the read-out unit. A preliminary trial of the equipment shows considerable speed on local streets. City council action in leasing the equipment for a four month period before making a purchase also set rules for officers to follow in its use.
Charles “Leo” Catron
Charles “Leo” Catron of Cave Springs passed away September 2, 2023, at Circle of Life Hospice in Springdale. Leo was born September 6, 1935, in Cassville, Missouri to Charles Perry Catron and Lois Erwin Catron. He was raised in the Antioch Community and in his early years was involved in 4-H and FFA. Leo served in the United States Marines serving mainly in Okinawa as a radio operator.
7 seniors strong
It has been six years since the Cassville volleyball program turned in an above .500 season, and it will be seven seniors on this year’s squad aiming to put their names in the record books. The Lady Wildcats’ season began on Aug.
Crowder, Red Cross to host blood drive today
Crowder College in Cassville will host a community blood drive with the American Red Cross today (Wednesday) from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Cassville grad awarded Russ Melton scholarship
Peter Littlefield, a 2023 graduate of Cassville High School, has received the Russ Melton Scholarship, administered by the Community Foundation of the Ozarks. The son of John and Sheila Littlefield, Peter Littlefield is attending Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College this fall, where he plans to study animal science.
Cassville Pantry seeking $15K in donations in Hunger Action Month
Help Fill the Food Basket to combat local hunger during September Hunger Action Month. Cassville Pantry Director Janet Mills calls upon the community to help out, unite and take action.
David Ross Adcock
David Ross Adcock, 80, of Springfield, Mo. passed away Tuesday, August 29, 2023, at Cox Medical Center South in Springfield, Mo.
