Cassville

Check it out!
Nicole Sutphin, assistant supervisor and youth services director at the Cassville Branch Library checks out a young patron at the library on Friday.

A fresh take on history
Renovations to the Barry County Courthouse's courtroom included the reopening of the balcony, decorated patriotically to give a historical feel.
Public meeting for Cassville sludge tank set
The Missouri Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will host an in-person public meeting on June 25 from 12:30-2:30 p.m. in response to requests and concerns about the proposed operation of sludge storage tanks in Barry, Hickory and Newton Counties, including one tank that will be located two miles north of Cassville.
Trout Fest on tap!
Families, anglers and visitors from across the region are invited to gather in Cassville on June 5-6 for the return of Trout Fest, a weekend celebration focused on community, outdoor recreation and family-friendly entertainment.
City settles on summer paving projects
The City of Cassville is preparing for a busy summer of street improvements, with paving projects and upgrades near the Cassville Aquatic Center aimed at improving travel conditions, reducing dust and addressing long-standing concerns from residents.
Jail phone call leads to felony charge
A warrant has been issued for a Fairview man accused of stealing a 40-foot trailer.
News Briefs, May 27
The monthly Wheaton Road District Meeting will be held on June 2 at 5 p.m. at the Wheaton Road District barn on Highway A across from Holmes Farm Supply.

Staff View — Sheila Harris: Swallowing a horse-pill
It’s that time again. The Parks, Soil and Water (PSW) Sales Tax will appear on the Aug. 4 ballot this year as Amendment 1. The amendment, which appears on the ballot every 10 years, gives voters the chance to renew the one-tenth-of-one-percent sales tax that benefits Missouri State Parks and the Missouri Soil & Water Conservation Program.

Community Voices — Terry Held: Crossroads in rural educationl; Keeping opportunity close to home
“The Times Are A-Changin’.” Bob Dylan’s famous song of the 60’s became a cultural anthem with universal appeal. Today, it has become a phrase often heard in small towns when difficult decisions arrive quietly and without ceremony: Usually, those words are spoken with a shrug, a sigh, or a little disbelief. But behind them lies something larger, a recognition that institutions we once assumed would always remain steady are now being forced to adapt to realities few people fully see.
Letter to the Editor — Sarah and David Dalton: Kudos to local animal clinics
As animal lovers but career individuals, we want to give a huge hats off to Barry County Veterinary Clinic and their team.




