Barry County
Here comes Santa Claus!
Santa Claus is a busy man this time of year. However, Kris Kringle himself made some time to stop by the Cassville Democrat office on Friday to divulge all about his experiences in Barry County this Christmas season, and some in past ones.
Warrant results in drug arrest
A Wheaton man is facing three felony charges in two cases after being served a warrant and allegedly being in possession of meth, pills and cash.
Volunteers pack Share Your Christmas presents for nearly 400 local children
Share Your Christmas has provided toys to children at Christmas time in Barry County for over 45 years.
Kyle Troutman: Rising from the ashes
A segment of the Barry County Courthouse square in Cassville will soon receive new life.
Through the Years, Dec. 24
50 YEARS AGO: INTO THE REAL THING — A junior high art department snowman created for a Christmas parade later became an authentic snow figure on the courthouse lawn.
Haven of the Ozarks Pet of the Week, Dec. 24
Meet the adorable Buster! He is a dachshund/terrier mix breed, and he is a low rider! His DOB is 12/20/2024 and he weighs 40 pounds.
26 shop with cops courtesy of Seligman PD
Trooper Ty Williams, with the Missouri State Highway Patrol, helps Alex Recio, 12, of Washburn, pick out toys during Seligman's Shop With A Cop event on Sunday at the Cassville Walmart.
Holiday hoops on tap!
Three Barry County teams will join four other Missouri schools at the 12th Annual Southwest Girls Holiday Tournament, which starts on Friday and wraps up on Monday.
Area schools to battle at Southwest Tournament
Three area schools will take part in the 43rd Annual Southwest Boys Holiday Tournament, which runs Saturday to Tuesday.
News Briefs, Dec. 24
The Cassville Farmers Market is open weekly on Saturdays on the Barry County Courthouse Square, from 8 a.m. to noon. Vendors are offering eggs, vegetables, hand-made crafts, baked goods and more. Those interested in becoming a vendor may contact Chad Sprinkle at 417-846-3539.
