Cassville
News Briefs, Aug. 14
The Lawrence and Barry County Democrats will meet at 7 p.m. on Aug.

GOP incumbents hold in Primary
By Kyle Troutman ktroutman@cassville-democrat.com Sheriff race unofficially decided by 48 votes Republican incumbents for county positions held their ground on Aug. 6, as Sheriff Danny Boyd, Northern Commissioner Gary Schad…

ELECTION RESULTS: Final official results for the Aug. 6 Barry County Primary
Final unofficial results from the Aug. 6 Primary Election in Barry County.

Kyle Troutman: Why not you?
It’s hard being the only sports fan in my household. As the summer Olympics in Paris have played out over the last couple weeks, I have had to Greco-Roman wrestle away the remote from my group of gals to get any significant watch time in.

Year in Photos — Cassville girls basketball
Cassville’s Elly Ramaeker battles for a loose ball in a contest against Monett last year.
Wildcats bigger and stronger up front
It’s not a flash position, but it’s a crucial one. Thirteen Wildcats have been working on the offensive and defensive lines this summer, preparing to work as a unit this football season.

Merlyn Johnson: Anticipation building for new school year
The 2024-2025 school year will begin on Tuesday, August 20. We are excited to welcome our students and staff back for another great year at Cassville R-IV School District.

Haven of the Ozarks Pet of the Week, Aug. 7
Lulu and her brother, O.J. (Odin), were abandoned in the country, but fortunately, they were found by a nice human. They are blackmouth cur mixes, date of birth March 4. They are good with dogs, cats and children. They are crate trained and love to play in the water. They would love to find a loving home and have a short stay in the shelter.
Crouch pleads to pair of felonies
A Cassville man charged with multiple felonies related to child sex crimes has pleaded guilty to two Class E felonies and is set to be sentenced on Oct. 3.

Body of Christ Outreach stuffs the bus
Body of Christ Outreach Ministries in Wheaton held a “Stuff the Bus” event on Saturday at Tractor Supply in Cassville. The ministry collected school supplies for students in the Barry County and surrounding areas, from Arkansas to Springfield.