Timothy Tschram

Timothy Tschram

Through the Years

50 years ago June 7, 1972 Four members of Cassville Future Farmers of America and their advisor John Ferguson will be going to our nation’s capitol this month to attend the FFA Leadership Conference. Members going are Mike Purdom, Max Henbest, Lynn Moore and Donald Cupps.

Lady Wildcats continue building

The Cassville girls soccer team nearly doubled its win total from the 2021 season, but a firstround district exit left the Lady Wildcats at 9 wins. Jake Forste, Cassville soccer coach, said the mantra of the season was team-wide improvement, and that occurred.

3 Cassville events medal at state

The Cassville boys and girls track and field teams took a total of 13 athletes to the Class 3 State Championship Friday and Saturday, and six returned with All-State honors. Bradan Dickinson led the field with a third-place finish in shot put, throwing for 16.44 meters (53-11.25) to set a new school record.

Purdy prepares for summer

As the school year came to a close last week, the Purdy School Board recapped the year’s successes and plans for the future. With the passage of the district’s to tax increase bond measure, school grounds will be buzzing with activity throughout the summer, with plans to improve the school entry ways with duel entry points to improve school safety, upgrades to the school’s kitchen and cafeteria, new pavement and more.

News briefs

TroutFest on Saturday TroutFest is a community fair celebrating the relationship between the community of Cassville and Roaring River State Park. The fair, held at the Cassville Aquatic Center, kicks off the day at 7 a.m., Saturday with two races, the Trout Trot 5K and the Minnow Mile.

Sales tax slows in May

For the second time in three months, sales tax revenues to the Barry County area in May dropped compared to a year ago, a pattern repeated from the beginning of 2020 before the pandemic surge in local sales drove revenues to unprecedented heights.