Barry County
Lady Tigers meet goals on the diamond
The Exeter softball team accomplished the goals it set before the season began, overcoming a young lineup to finish above .500, win a conference championship and make another postseason run.
Year in Photos — Barry County volleyball
Publisher’s note: Throughout the summer, the Cassville Democrat will feature the best unprinted photos from each team photographed during the 2025-2026 athletics seasons. — KT
Wheaton Elementary receives recognition
Each year, Missouri Schoolwide Positive Behavior Supports (MO SW-PBS) recognizes Missouri schools that implement Schoolwide Positive Behavior Supports (SW-PBS) at exemplary levels with the MO SW-PBS Award of Excellence.
Residents voice concerns about Cassville storage tank
About 30 people attended a public meeting at Crowder College in Neosho, hosted by the Missouri Department of Natural Resources (DNR), on Thursday.
Best in show!
Cassville's Easton Long, 12, Bri Still, 16, and Mason Long, 15, displayed their bulls following the Grand and Reserve Champion competition at the Barry County Fair on Saturday. Pictured at far left is Dawson Summers, of Lawrence County who earned the Grand Champion title.
Seligman man charged with statutory rape, sodomy
A Seligman man is charged with two felonies after allegedly having a sexual relationship with a teenager in 2025.
Round up for veterans this July with Missouri State Parks
Beginning July 1, Missouri State Parks is offering visitors to state parks and historic sites the opportunity to honor the men and women who have served the country through the Veterans Roundup Program.
News Briefs, July 1
The Cassville Senior Center will host a special presentation of Quilts of Valor to previously nominated veterans on July 10 at 11 a.m. during the lunch hour.
Publisher’s View — Kyle Troutman: An experience and a pride
Thursday through Saturday, I left our little corner of Missouri to enjoy a once-in-a-lifetime experience, sharing in the love of the world’s game as we approach our 250th birthday as a nation.
Community Voices — Lynn Hilburn: First one out of the boat
George, sitting in his rocking chair on his front porch at his heavenly home looks over to his wife, and says, “Well Martha, who would have ever believed that this little experiment in liberty we help set up in 1776 would have lasted two hundred and fifty years?”
