Cassville

Merlyn Johnson: Education legislation review
As legislative discussions continue in Jefferson City, several key bills and budget considerations are progressing that could impact our students, staff and community.
News Briefs, March 12
The Cassville Art Club will host a fundraiser on March 22 from 11 a.,m. to 3 p.m. at Zone 4 Mini Golf and More, located at 16007 Hwy. 76 in Cassville.

More than 2,700 wet lines at Roaring River Saturday
Though it was not the most-attended Opening Day in Roaring River State Park history, Saturday’s annual event came close to the record, with more than 2,700 anglers casting lines on the first day of catch-and-keep trout fishing season in Missouri.

Trout Tales, March 5
We made the jaunt to Columbia this week to watch our high-flying wrestilng squads win 6 medals — including Colton Roark winning the Cassville boys’ second-ever individual state championship! So much credit goes to our athletes for the months, and years, of work that go into competing at such a high level; but I also have to say, our coaches are the best. Here, we see coach Tegan Nickle, left, leaning into a cheer for Analeigh Winchell as she won her medal bubble match. Meanwhile, Head Coach Casey Parsons is being hit by a Harry Potter spell — WRESTGARDIUM LEVIOSA! Huge congrats to our amazing athletes and enthusiastic coaches. All your efforts noticed and appreciated!

Diva Bling joins Chamber
Diva Bling & The Tiny Highlander Boutique held a ribbon cutting on Jan. 31 after joining the Cassville Area Chamber of Commerce. Located at 10304 W 4th St. in Butterfield, Diva Bling is open Thursdays and Fridays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Kyle Troutman: Beyond the mat
There are not many moments in high school sports as electric as when a wrestler pins their opponent to win a state championship.

Cassville wins awards at Missouri Senior Beta Convention
Students place in 4 competitions, one receives $1,500 scholarship
Sheila Harris: A sinking ship
According to media sources, President Donald Trump recently said on his social media site that, “He who saves his country does not violate any law.”

Trent Oliphant: Art close to home
Barry County, Missouri, is not the first place I think of when you think of “The Arts.”

Roark spladles way to ‘ship
Shortly into the second period of his 165-pound Class 2 championship match, Cassville junior Colten Roark hooked the leg of Hallsville’s Colt West and scored a reverse, and as his opponent attempted to stand up, Roark launched into a move he knows all too well.