Cassville
More than $16K raised for Share Your Christmas
Through the efforts of Merry Christmas candidates and community donations, $16,299.91 was raised this year for Share Your Christmas, the local effort to provide gifts for families in financial need Bri Still, left, was crowned Merry Christmas Queen recently.
Kyle Troutman: Charting new territory
As we wrap up the first week of 2026, there’s a pep in my step. Maybe it’s enjoying the last bit of fall weather brightening my days. It could that the kids went back to school this morning and routines can fall back into place. Or, better yet, it’s more likely I’m excited about what’s to come in the next 359 days.
Jon Horner: Creating opportunity together — A new year’s vision for our community in 2026
Here we stand at that annual strange feeling each year as we start to say goodbye to the year before, reflecting upon what has filled the past 365 days of our lives and beginning to see the possibilities which come with the shifting of the calendar to a new year.
Through the Years, Jan. 7
40 YEARS AGO: PROGRESS IN WEATHER BREAK — With springlike temperatures, MECO Construction of Springfield is progressing rapidly on the Walmart store site near Cassville. South wall construction and concrete pouring are underway, and the store is scheduled to open in mid-1986.
News Briefs, Jan. 7
The Barry County Democratic Central Committee will meet on Tuesday at 6 p.m. at the El Mariachi Restaurant, located at 482 Hwy. 76 in Cassville.
Cassville squads both 1-2 in Berryville
The Cassville boys and girls basketball teams both played in the Berryville Holiday Tournament in Arkansas last week, each posting 1-2 records after playing well in two games and struggling in their third.
Wrestling teams grapple in Diamond State Duals
The Cassville boys wrestling team took 19 wrestlers to the Diamond State Lady Invitational in Springdale, Ark., Jan. 2-3, coming home with nine medals and a third-place team finish among 17 squads. Full results include:
Ribbon cut at Flat Creek Mercantile
On Friday, Flat Creek Mercantile celebrated its membership to the Cassville Area Chamber of Commerce with a ribbon cutting.
Able 2 Products Company Recognizes Employee Service
Four employees of Able 2 Products Company in Cassville were recognized for milestone employment anniversaries at a company-wide meeting on December 16th. In business since 1972, Able 2 Products Company sells lights and accessories to police, emergency and utility markets under the SHO-ME trademark. Company vice-president Caleb Buntin awarded gifts and certificates of appreciation to the honorees.
