Community

‘Rio’ takes over town in Homecoming Parade
During the Cassville Homecoming Parade on Friday, which had a "Rio" theme, sisters Raegan Doucet, right, and Riley Doucet, left, donned Brazil-style outfits while walking with the Cassville soccer program float.

Locals enjoy fall fun at gathering in Purdy
Renee Veith, center, oversees a cake walk at the annual fall gathering at First Baptist Church in Purdy on Saturday.

Wheaton Heritage Festival celebrates history
Mark Moller, of Purdy, prepares to give a horse-drawn wagon ride to Mom, Kylie Wilson, her baby and older children, Owen and Ellen Antill, and her niece, June Lebow, at the 3rd annual Wheaton Heritage Festival on Saturday.

Cruisin’ down the street; raisin’ scholarship funds
From left, Abby Carr, Martin Krallman, Aundrea Krallman and Cindy Carr watch cars cruise around the square during the annual Memories Cruise in Cassville on Saturday.

Up close and personal!
Cassville Fire Protection District Chief Derek Acheson gives Isaac LaPreze, 6, of Eagle Rock, a tour of the District's ladder truck during the fourth annual Touch a Truck event at Crowder Cassville on Thursday.

Music, dance, cars shake in Shell Knob
Hudson, with Ignite Dance, of Berryville, Ark., performs a competition award-winning number on the stage at Shakin' in the Shell on Saturday.

Locals take spins at Cassville Carnival
Cory Zeigler, 10, of Cassville, and Ardith Barnes, 6, of Washburn, held on to the Tidal Wave tight as they spun in circles on the ride at the Cassville Carnival on Thursday.

Crowds gather at annual Wheaton BBQ
Cam Jett, 3, of Wheaton, had a smile on his face as he rode the swings at the annual Wheaton BBQ on Saturday.
City extends trash service contract
The city of Cassville has extended its contract with Ecowaste Solutions (formerly CARDS) for supplying trash and recycling services, citing improvements in communication and resolving issues as a reason for the extension.

Slides and sounds punctuate Wheaton celebration
Hundreds of people attended the annual Fourth of July celebration, hosted by the Wheaton Fire Protection District, at the Wheaton City Park, where The Black Moods put on a show prior to the fireworks display.




