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Triumph!
Breast cancer is the second leading cause of death among women, but over the years, more and more women are fighting and surviving the disease. Gayle Daniels, a 64-year-old woman living in Exeter, was first diagnosed in February 2014 — with no family history of the disease.
Food for America educates elementary
The goats were a little hard to reach for little arms Friday at the Food for America event at Cassville schools.
Lasley a winner in ‘We Love Teachers’ campaign
Arvest Bank has announced Leisa Lasley, Cassville Middle School resource educator, is one of the winners of the annual “We Love Teachers” campaign. The campaign is designed to recognize and provide support to teachers throughout the Arvest footprint.
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H&H Pool Hall in Cassville, housed in the old American Legion building, is hosting live music on Saturday nights in October, culminating with a Halloween Costume Party on Oct. 28.
Insurance explainer coming to OACAC
Those receiving Medicaid or Medicare may be able to maximize their benefits with an Insurance Education Event at the OACAC Barry County Neighborhood Center. On Oct.
Sales tax sees slight drop in September
Barry County cities and county governments saw an overall dip in September sales tax figures compared to 2021, although five of the seven cities saw increases. It was the third comparative overall drop in the past five months.
Hovland: ‘She would always say, ‘Thats my tank!’
The old American Legion building has been through many changes over the years, but the Army tank and monument on the grounds have always been a signal of the history it preserves. The new American Legion building rests behind the old building now, and in all the moving, the Army tank and monument were moved, too.
Pioneer-era living explored at Frontier Days
Emmanuel Berry, of purdy, loads hay into a square hay-bailing machine set up at Frontier Days Sunday. The annual event on the Schreiner farm attracts hundreds to learn about pioneer-era living.
PHOTO GALLERY: Cassville Homecoming 2022
Scenes from Friday's Homecoming festivities, with Jillian LeCompte named Queen and Isaac Hadlow named King.
Overflow audience greets KISS Rebreathers at event
Special to the Cassville Democrat Members of the KISS Rebreathers dive team were presented with Resolutions from the Missouri Senate at a special “Meet the Divers!” event held in the Emory Melton Inn & Conference Center on Sept. 17.
