Cassville

Sweet treats, big wins on Halloween
Brielle Handy may be only 22 months old, but her old lady costume had candy-givers fooled at the Cassville Mill Street Church of Christ Trunk or Treat on Saturday. With Brielle are her parents, Blane Handy and Megan Handy, of Monett. Delivering candy to the young elder was Janelle Kelley, at right.

Homeless camps addressed
The city of Cassville has been working with property and business owners to address increasing reports of activity relating to homelessness, including multiple tent camps, property theft and pilfering of trash containers.

Stars shine at The Show!
Jackson Crain, portraying Frank Sinatra, sings "New York, New York" to open The Show, with a Viva Las Vegas theme, at the Cassville High School Performing Arts Center on Oct. 24.
Sales tax income slides in October
Barry County’s cities and county entities collecting sales tax in October took a sharp downturn.

Friends of the Library facilitate fun
Cash Davis, 10, of Cassville tosses a ring at a two-liter bottle while playing one of the games at the annual Friends of the Library Carnival at the Cassville Branch Library on Oct. 24.

First State Bank investment supports career exploration
The Cassville school district has received $28,000 from First State Bank of the Ozarks to support workforce development and career readiness opportunities for Cassville High School students.
News Briefs, Nov. 4
The Barry County Courthouse and Judicial Center will be closed on Nov. 11 in observance of Veterans Day.

Publisher’s View — Kyle Troutman: A Rally to remember
On Monday, I attended the Barry County Republican Rally at Cassville High School, a veritable who’s who of the politically minded and a consistent draw of state- and national-level politicians.

Community Voices — Jon Horner: Chili and community — The joy of America’s Real Hometown
I’ve said it many times, and I’m sure some will think I’m a tad bit impartial, but, there is something special about America’s Real Hometown, also known as Cassville, Missouri.
Community Voices — Nancy Walsh: Clay, rocks, and answers: Enrolling in Missouri’s Master Gardener course
Last year, I decided to enroll in the Missouri Master Gardener course.




