Cassville

Freedom Bank announces leadership transition
Freedom Bank of Southern Missouri has announced a significant leadership transition to take effect Jan. 1, 2025, moving two individuals into new roles, one of which is based in Cassville.

Wildcats want more Jekyll, less Hyde
The Cassville football team is aiming this week to shed its Jekyll and Hyde routine this season, welcoming perennial power Lamar to Wildcats Stadium after suffering the first loss to East Newton in two decades, 42-21.

Cruisers award scholarships
Cassville Cruisers Representative Patti Daniels, left, recently awarded two $300 scholarships to students attending the Scott Regional Technology Center in Monett. Receiving a scholarship is Jacey Lee, a 2024 graduate of Aurora High School and Scott Technology Cente.
4 Cassville grads get CFO scholarships
Four 2024 graduates of Cassville High School have received scholarships administered by the Community Foundation of the Ozarks. • Avery Chappell, daughter of John and Julie Chappell, received the Olin J.
Campground 3 improvements progressing at Roaring River State Park
Roaring River concessions to stay open year-round Roaring River State Park superintendent Mike Busekrus said the construction work at Campground 3 continues on schedule, with concrete work due to be completed this week. “The new sites will have lots of room to spread out,” Busekrus said on a video he recently posted to the park’s Facebook page.

E3 Meat Co. supplies The Rib
The Rib Steak House in Cassville is continuing its partnership with E3 Meat Co., which supplies beef to the iconic restaurant while doing some good at the same time. Zanetta Campbell, owner of The Rib, said the product, which the restaurant has used since reopening in November 2022, is all-natural and well-liked among area cattlemen with high standards.

Emergency vehicles explored!
Hadley Veith, left, 4, of Purdy, excitedly receives a temporary tattoo from Jenna Crim after having her face painted during the Community Care Coalition and Cassville Branch Library’s 2nd Annual Touch-A-Truck event on Thursday. Kyle Troutman/[email protected]

Donnie Spears: Depression and doubt
Depression — I never thought very much about it or how real it is; how it affects so many people today. Depression is real, and it can hit you when life is going bad, when life is just rolling along, and even when life is going great. The Mayo Clinic describes Depression as a mood disorder that causes sadness and loss of interest.

50th anniversary on Saturday
Dennis and Charli Jo Ledgerwood, of Cassville, will celebrate their 50th anniversary on Saturday, Sept. 21.
Elderberries, seed-saving, Japanese Maples topics at Master Gardeners’ event
Barry County Master Gardeners will host their annual fall garden workshop on Sept. 21 at the First Baptist Church Family Life Center, located at 602 West St. in Cassville Doors will open at 9 a.m. and the program will begin at 9:20 a.m. The workshop will feature local venders, plants for sale, door prizes, and food and refreshments. There will also be three presenters with interesting topics.




