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Cassville grad awarded JD Riddle scholarship
Jacob Martinez, a 2023 graduate of Cassville High School, has received the JD Riddle Educational Trust scholarship, administered by the Community Foundation of the Ozarks. Martinez, the son of Maria and Filipe Mendoza, will attend Missouri Southern State University this fall, where he plans to pursue a degree in secondary education.
Golden man dies in wreck
A Golden man died on Aug. 19 as a result of a wreck at 1:30 p.m.
Cassville schools detail pick-up processes
The Cassville school district has released information regarding pick-up processes at each lower school building. Vehicles form a single file line entering the circle drive that will run parallel to the front of the school building and down Kid Cat Drive (or 14th Street).
Celebrate Recovery: Where are they now?
Annie Reed, of Monett, first told her story of recovery 2 years ago on Aug. 25, 2021.
Denali, Synagro contest fertilizer board’s decision
Denali Water Solutions and Synagro Central, two of 19 companies denied fertilizer permits by the Missouri Fertilizer Control Board (MoFCB) for the land application of their processing waste, filed suit in Cole County Circuit Court in Jefferson City on July 28. In the suit, the petitioners are requesting judicial review of, and a declaratory judgment regarding what they allege was an abrupt change in the MoFCB’s interpretation of the Missouri Fertilizer Law in April, even though the Fertilizer Law had not been changed by legislature.
Alderman appointed to Cassville council
A new alderman has been appointed to the a south ward seat, replacing a former alderman who moved out of the ward. Justin Gates, a 1998 Cassville High School graduate who was raised in Shell Knob, has filled the seat vacated by Mike Vining, a term that expires in 2024.
Pair of Cassville officers honored
An officer and a detective at the Cassville Police Department were recognized at the August Cassville City Council meeting for commendable actions and dedication to duty. Officer Matt Hoover received an America’s Real Hometown Hero Award, and Det.
Republic Services dumps local customers
Following a new agreement with the city of Cassville for trash services to be coordinated out of Bella Vista, Ark., instead of Springfield, Republic Services has discontinued services to many local residents outside Cassville city limits.
Victory Baptist selects first Rylan Wilson Scholarship recipient
Victory Baptist Church in Cassville has awarded the first Rylan Wilson Scholarship to a local recipient, Webb City graduate Elizabeth Rose Dodson. The $500 annual scholarship is open to residents of Barry County or children/grandchildren of Victory Baptist Church members.
18 teachers join Cassville
The Cassville R-IV School District will welcome 18 new members to the Wildcat teaching staff and one new assistant principal during the 2023-2024 school year. New staff members have spent some time on campus this week learning about the district, meeting their coworkers, completing staff training and preparing for their students. The Cassville Area Chamber of Commerce members provided welcome bags that were given to each new staff member during their first day of training. Front row, from left: Sarah Ulmer, Ashley Cornforth, Brisa Meza, McKenzie Brashers, Jessica Naugle, Kelli Pavlu, Carrigan Kuhn, Calista Burns and J. Grace Caery. Back row: Caleb Wheeler, Elaine Choate, Madison Soward, William Kinser, Jim Genzler, Clint Dillow, Kriya Callahan, Kayln Jordan, Maya Reazin and Christina Leach. Contributed photo
