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Star City Bridge to be replaced
The historic, iron Star City Bridge — located just north of the end of U Highway on Barry County Farm Road 1142 — is slated for replacement.
Securing scholarships: A guide for Cassville seniors
Counselor details where students can access resources, opportunities By Gwendylan Harmon Cassville Democrat Intern Navigating the scholarship process can feel overwhelming, especially with deadlines quickly approaching. To ease any anxiety,…
Cassville man facing attempted child molestation charge
A Cassville man is facing a felony charge for allegedly attempting to molest a child at a home in Washburn.

Rollin’ down Main
Cassville student Madi Yockey drives a tractor through the Cassville square on Feb. 24 during "Drive Your Tractor to School Day," part of the school's FFA Week celebrations.
Man who called to file report arrested for meth
An Eagle Rock man who called authorities to file a report was arrested for alleged possession of methamphetamine.
Celebrate Agriculture: Thank a Farmer Week
The changing economy illustrates how agriculture impacts citizens lives now more than ever, a Missouri Farm Bureau press release said.
News Briefs, March 4
The City will temporarily close a section of Old Exeter Road on Tuesday to allow for scheduled utility installation work. Closure points include at Rainbow Drive and at 1st Street.

Smooth sounds serenade on Jazz Night
Brody Howell plays a solo in "Aftershock" during the annual Jazz Night on Feb. 17 at the Performing Arts Center in Cassville.
Sunday is for fishing
Opening Day at Roaring River State Park is once again expected to draw roughly 2,000 anglers casting for more than 6,500 stocked trout — plus the typical 100 lunkers — in the first Sunday opening since 2020 when 1,700 tags were sold amid the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Purdy wrestles with sewer issues
During the Feb. 11 meeting, Purdy City Council members wrestled with how to proceed with fixing the city’s long-running problems with its sanitary sewer system.



