Cassville
Det. Henry moves to ministry
Barry County Sheriff’s Office Det. Doug Henry said when he told his parents in 1997 he was going into the police academy, they looked at him like he was crazy.
SLUDGE drops lawsuit against DNR
On Sept. 9, the citizens’ group SLUDGE, LLC (Stop Land Use Damaging Our Ground and Environment) voluntarily dismissed its lawsuit against the Missouri Department of Natural Resources (DNR).
Freedom Bank announces leadership transition
Freedom Bank of Southern Missouri has announced a significant leadership transition to take effect Jan. 1, 2025, moving two individuals into new roles, one of which is based in Cassville.
Wildcats want more Jekyll, less Hyde
The Cassville football team is aiming this week to shed its Jekyll and Hyde routine this season, welcoming perennial power Lamar to Wildcats Stadium after suffering the first loss to East Newton in two decades, 42-21.
Donnie Spears: Depression and doubt
Depression — I never thought very much about it or how real it is; how it affects so many people today. Depression is real, and it can hit you when life is going bad, when life is just rolling along, and even when life is going great. The Mayo Clinic describes Depression as a mood disorder that causes sadness and loss of interest.
50th anniversary on Saturday
Dennis and Charli Jo Ledgerwood, of Cassville, will celebrate their 50th anniversary on Saturday, Sept. 21.
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.
