Cassville
Year in Photos — Cassville Wrestling
Cassville’s Hailey Roark works her opponent in the Class 1 140-pound quarterfinal match at state last season. Roark took fourth place at the Championships.
Kyle Troutman: This election had everything
I’ve been telling saying it for months at this point — I could write a book about the sheriff race in the Republican Primary Election. I feel like Bill Hader’s Saturday Night Live character, Stefon.
Wildcats’ defense mixing it up
Young in most spots last season, the Cassville football team’s defense is coming into its own this year, with a cache of returning starters and multiple positions still up for grabs. Clay Weldy, Wildcats coach, said nine players have been working for playing time at linebacker this summer.
Soccer ‘Cats set lofty goals
A year after one of the best seasons since Cassville boys soccer began, the Wildcats are hungry for more. Jake Forste, Cassville soccer coach entering his eighth season at the helm, said the potential this season is massive.
SLUDGE plans fundraiser, informational opportunity
With Denali Water Solutions’ operations on hiatus, Vallerie Steele, spokesperson for the citizens group SLUDGE (Stop Land Use Damaging our Ground and Environment), fears that residents are forgetting the unpleasantries and hazards connected with the land-application of meat-processing waste. To bring the issue back to forefront of residents' minds, SLUDGE is hosting a fish-fry fundraiser and informational session on Saturday at 6 p.m. at H & H Pool Hall in Cassville.
Noel man injured in bike wreck
A Noel man was injured in a wreck at 2:57 p.m. on Thursday on Highway 37, one mile south of Cassville.
Haven of the Ozarks Pet of the Week
Meet Maverik! This handsome black and tan beagle/ bloodhound mix needs a home. Maverik is great with children, loves any toy that squeaks, is a great car rider and is accustomed to a leash. He is still young and could benefit from some training, but he does know the commands down, sit and stay. He gets excited to see people and is very loving.
Through the Years, Aug. 14
40 YEARS AGO: FINISHING WELL WORK — Crew members of a Kansas City firm, put the finishing touches on Well Four for the city of Cassville Tuesday afternoon, ending a three and one-half week shutdown of the water source. Tim Miller, water superintendent, said initial tests of the well were successful. If a clean-out pumping goes well, the well will be back in service sometime Wednesday. A
Arning donates $5,000 to golf course
On Flag Day on June 14, Arning hosted the third annual Fred Arning Senior Golf Tournament. This year’s tournament fell just two weeks after the Cassville Golf Club lost over 50 trees during the Memorial Day storm in Cassville. Arning was determined to give back more than the years before. Thanks to every participant and sponsor, Arning was able to achieve this goal. “We are thrilled to announce that the tournament successfully raised $5,000, which has been donated back to the golf course, said Angie Edie, Arning vice president of human resources. “A heartfelt thank you to all the golfers, sponsors and volunteers who helped make the tournament a great success.”
Cassville back to school info released
Calendar, enrollment, ParentSquare, schedule info given The Cassville school district has released information for parents and guardians regarding the upcoming school year. The first day of school for students is Tuesday, August 20.
