Cassville

Through the Years, April 8
40 YEARS AGO: CURRY FAMILY POSTMASTERS — Willis Curry's retirement at the end of the month as postmaster at Eagle Rock ends a family era. His mother, Jean, served 45 years and six months in the post.
News briefs
Carr Lane Baptist Church, located at 9276 Hwy. 86, south of Shell Knob, will host the “God Loves People” revival meeting April 19-22.
Off and running
The Cassville boys track and field team enters the 2026 season with a focus on steady improvement and postseason performance as the Wildcats build toward the state series.

Devotional Column — Jeff Fugitt: The story of the cross and resurrection is a way of living
We just celebrated the most important events on the Christian calendar.
Arvest Bank’s Million Meals Campaign Returns for 16th Year
Arvest Bank has officially launched the 16th year of its annual Million Meals campaign, a two-month effort to raise awareness and funds to fight hunger in Missouri, Arkansas, Oklahoma and Kansas.
CHS wastewater positive for nitazenes
The Cassville school district was one of 37 in Missouri participating in a voluntary wastewater monitoring program, and it was one of 26 that tested positive for nitazenes in its wastewater.

Area residents say, ‘No Kings’
75 people attend first-of-its-kind rally on courthouse square By Sheila Harris [email protected] About 75 people lined Cassville’s Main Street in front of the courthouse on Saturday to protest the policies…
Pedestrian bridge project moves forward after decades of discussion
A long-discussed plan for a pedestrian bridge in Cassville is once again moving forward, as city officials are revising plans aimed at reducing costs and improving accessibility for residents.

Stouder receives Silver Beaver Award
Don Stouder, of Cassville, received the Silver Beaver Award from the Ozarks Trails Council of Scouting America at the annual Council Recognition Banquet held on March 14 at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church in Springfield.

Publisher View — Kyle Troutman: A generational problem
Last week, a flurry of chatter in the Cassville community surrounded a news report about something I had never heard of — nitazenes.



