Cassville
Elderberries, seed-saving, Japanese Maples topics at Master Gardeners’ event
Barry County Master Gardeners will host their annual fall garden workshop on Sept. 21 at the First Baptist Church Family Life Center, located at 602 West St. in Cassville Doors will open at 9 a.m. and the program will begin at 9:20 a.m. The workshop will feature local venders, plants for sale, door prizes, and food and refreshments. There will also be three presenters with interesting topics.

Cassville grad to cheer on College GameDay
Jacob Hall, a 2020 Cassville graduate and lineman for the state runner-up football team, will likely be featured on national television Saturday as part of College GameDay. After graduation, Hall attended Pitt State University, graduating in 2024 with a Bachelor’s degree in physical education. He was a member of the Pitt State Cheer Squad and competed nationally every year. After graduating from Pitt, he was accepted to the University of Oklahoma, pursuing a Master’s degree in educational administration, curriculum and supervision. Hall tried out and was selected to the OU Cheer squad in May. College GameDay will be broadcast on Saturday from the OU campus in Norman, Okla.

Tomblin’s celebrates 60th Anniversary
Mattie Hurt, a fourth-generation employee of Tomblin’s Jewelry, curls ribbon on a gift while working during Tomblin’s 60th Anniversary celebration on Saturday, where visitors could take advantage of deals and win door prizes.
Scoreboard, Sept. 18
The Cassville cross country teams went to Seneca on Thursday to compete in a large field of runners. The middle school boys, led by race winner Dade Zajac, were the champions of their division, and the middle school girls were runners- up.
Lady Wildcats tee off
The Cassville girls golf season is underway, with retired Coach Jay Rogers returning to the links to help the program continue to grow. Rogers retired from education at the end of the 20232024 school year, but when the opportunity arose to continue as girls golf coach, there was only one answer.

Haven of the Ozarks Pet of the Week, Sept. 18
Barnaby’s date of birth is Dec. 22, 2021, and he’s a blue Bluetick Coonhound/ Mixed Breed. Barnaby is a sweet boy who can be a little shy at first. However, when he opens up, he is energetic, playful and happy to be with his people as much as he can!
News Briefs, Sept. 18
The Exeter chapter of Sleep in Heavenly Peace, is completing its annual Bunks Across America build on Saturday at First Christian Church in Cassville from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

FOOTBALL LIVE UPDATES: Cassville at East Newton
This Week 3 contest is brought to you by the Cassville Dispensary, proud supporter of Cassville athletics!

Cassville Rotary Demolition Derby draws record attendance
Clinton Collins, right, of Exeter, saw his tail end go airborne during a collision with Brandon Maggard, of Ava (No. 45B car) during the hobo class competition at the Cassville Rotary Demolition Derby on Saturday. The event saw record attendance estimated to be 2,500-3,000 people.

Grandparents deliver delight
Mary Collins, left, enjoys a hug from grandson Carter Collins after taking a selfie on Grandparents Day at Cassville Primary School on Friday.