Cassville

Through the Years, June 4
40 YEARS AGO: PARK’S KID’S DAY TOPPED ALL — Roaring River State Park topped all state facilities Saturday in attendance at Kid’s Day, when youngsters and under could fish free. Skip Doak, assistant superintendent at the park hatchery said 283 took it. It was the second largest turnout at Roaring River since the program started in 1981.

Lynn Hilburn: Barry County History Part II: Land
The story of land in early America is a tale of ambition, conflict, and governance.
7 local students win Crowder Quill awards
The winners of the annual contest for the Crowder Quill literary and art magazine of Crowder College have been announced for the 2024-25 edition, with seven Barry County high school students placing.
News Briefs, June 4
Come be a hero (or a god). Join the Cassville Arts Council in bringing “The Lightning Thief - The Percy Jackson Musical” to life. First rehearsal is June 16 at 6:30 p.m. at the Sho-Me Plaza, located at 404 State Hwy. 248 in Cassville.
Randolph takes murder plea
A Cassville man charged with stabbing another man to death in June 2023 has accepted a plea deal in Polk County Circuit Court.

Two for the show!
After two years of missing out on the podium at the Class 3 MSHSAA State Track and Field Championships, Cassville senior Aaliyah Franklin broke through the ceiling in her final prep meet — twice.

Kyle Troutman: ‘Worst Day’ behind us
Can you recall your worst day ever? My wife, Jordan, and I heard recently a story about a family who celebrates them. More on that in a bit.

Cassville Carnival brings smiles and screams
Boone Stehlik, 4, of Cassville, smiles as he makes a turn on a motorcycle ride at the Cassville Carnival on Thursday.
‘Color Your World’ at the library this summer
Get ready to unleash the inner artist and dive into a summer of reading and creativity!

All games are played on Sports Day
Parker Long, left, passes a soaked sponge over her head during the Sponge Relay at Cassville Sports Day on May.