Cassville
Aging water systems present challenges
The Missouri Public Service Commission (PSC) recently approved the sale of the City of Neosho’s water and wastewater systems to Missouri American Water (MAW) for $34.5 million, with the completed sale announced by MAW on Sept. 3.
Cassville joins regional tourism alliance
The Cassville Area Chamber of Commerce is joining more than a dozen chambers, Main Streets and communities across three states in a new effort to promote regional tourism and encourage residents to explore destinations closer to home.
Backpack program receives $6,600 donation
The Cassville Backpack Program recently accepted a $6,600 donation from the Pythagoras Lodge No. 383 and Masonic Home in Cassville. The program helps students dealing with food insecurity by sending home nonperishable food items home with students for weekend or school breaks. The program serves the primary, intermediate and middle schools, and it is supported by local food drives, donations and grants.
Staff View — Sheila Harris: The geese are gathering
I’ve been sheltered here in Barry County. Until the recent purchase of the Neosho public water and wastewater systems by Missouri American Water (MAW), I didn’t realize that many public water systems in the state are owned and operated by shareholders in publicly-traded stock.
Community Voices — Terry Held: We the People…
…are more than mere words to dress a festival of patriotism; they are a solemn charge that requires an informed citizenry, beginning with robust civic instruction in our educational institutions. Those three words, written in an unmistakable flourish across the top of the United States Constitution, may be among the most consequential words ever put to paper.
Through the Years, Sept. 9
40 YEARS AGO: THAT'S THE TROPHY WE WON — Chipper, two-year-old Palomino gelding, looks at his world class trophy, held by owner Dana Kammerlohr.
Cassville woman gains mental health insights at Women’s Conference
Cathy Esler, Cassville Ward Relief Society member, attended the August 29th Women’s Conference of the Monett Missouri Stake of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints held at the Monett Stake Center.
Wildcats blank Houn’ Dawgs 44-0
The Cassville football team followed its season-opening Barry County Brawl victory with another dominant performance Friday, shutting out Aurora 44-0 on the road.
XC aims for postseason push
The Cassville cross country program has started the season with its sights set on the same destination it has pursued in recent years — the state meet.
Twinning and winning
For nearly 13 years, twin sisters Audrey and Taylor Kennedy have done everything together, and their teamwork recently helped one of the pair achieve a goal she had been chasing since freshman year.
