Cassville

First on Front for first time in Cassville

The First on Front concert series, sponsored by First State Bank of Purdy, is making a move to Cassville this year. Following Monett concerts in May and June (pictured), the first ever First on Front Pop-Up Event in Cassville will be held on July 11 from 6-9 p.m. at Cassville South Park. Jake Stringer will take the stage at 6 p.m., followed by Mark Chapman Band at 7 p.m. and The Black Moods at 8 p.m. The event is free to the public, and food trucks will also be on site. The park is located at 501 Sale Barn Road in Cassville.

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Pullin’ in cash for Keen

Kenneth Eagan, of Washburn, finished in second place in his class at the 3rd Annual Pullin’ for the People. The annual event began in 2023 to benefit Bryson Wilderbruer, who was seriously injured in a vehicle wreck. The 2024 installment benefitted Kuper Tuten, who was diagnosed with Leukemia when he was a year old. This year’s take went to Byron Keen, a local child born with hydrocephalus, a condition which causes fluid to accumulate in the brain.

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Cassville student pens original children’s book, reads to summer school students

Kami Stough, incoming junior at Cassville High School, reads her published children’s book “ Just Water” to summer school students at the district on Wednesday. Stough crafter the book during a previous class assignment, and it was published through Amazon. The book, which follows the story of “Penguin” and his fear of water, is for sale for $12 per copy on Amazon at https://tinyurl.com/acp263em.

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