Cassville
Janet Mills: The most honorable man I ever knew
Is the road to acquiring genuine compassion only found by traversing painful experiences? Is it in times of trials and suffering when our deepest bonds of connection to others are formed? Maybe a transformation takes place when we personally connect with our own pain and then we can truly begin to understand the pain and suffering of others. The hurdles and obstacles we face can easily embitter our outlook and cause us to become self-centered and even angry.
Through the Years, June 5
50 YEARS AGO: Mop-up and clean-up of double flood damage in Cassville continues after a deluge of 10 inches of rain fell in the area.
Jig On the Water, June 2
June 2, 2024 Roaring River is running 105 CFS as of Sunday morning. It has been falling every day, and clearing happens a lot quicker when the river gets below 100 CFS.
Local authors published in Crowder Quill
Mid South Writers announced this week that four of its members won contests sponsored by Crowder College and have their writings featured in the 2024 Crowder Quill, released this month. Linda Sartin, of Cassville, won gold in Non Fiction for “Our Comet” and an Honorable Mention in Poetry for “In Memory.” Kristen Stough, of Cassville, a Crowder student, took gold in the Fiction category for “The Reaper Meets a Frightened Child.” Prix Gautney, of Cassville, won silver in Fiction for “Big Black Horse and an Apple Tree.” Susan Eschbach, of Cassville, took bronze in Fiction for “The Traveler.” “Our members are thrilled to be included in this year’s Crowder Quill,” said Eschbach, president of Mid South Writers.
News Briefs, June 5
The Eagle Rock Community Association is hosting its monthly potluck on Monday at 6 p.m. This month’s theme is “Family Favorites.” Benefit Sale at Family Life Center A Benefit Sale is scheduled for Friday and Saturday from 8 a.m.
Windstorm causes widespread damage in Barry County
A severe thunderstorm in the early morning hours Sunday caused widespread damage to trees and power lines in Barry County, with the city of Cassville and Eagle Rock and Shell Knob areas bearing the brunt of the damage.
Cassville Democrat office damaged by storm
Multiple ceiling tiles lasy on the sopping wet floor at the Cassville
Democrat office building on Sunday. Due to the water damage
caused by wind damage to the roof, the Democrat office will be
closed until further notice. Kyle Troutman/ktroutman@cassville-democrat.com
Cassville woman charged with sex crimes
A Cassville woman has been arrested after being charged with three felonies relating to alleged sex crimes. Makensie Koehler, 32, of Cassville, is charged with first-degree child molestation, possession of child pornography and incest.
Sales tax income surges in May
For second year, Cassville’s general fund rises by $34,000 After several months of flat or declining sales tax disbursements, May provided the traditional shot in the arm to local city…
