Community
On the hunt!
Brooklyn Ramey, 9, of Fairview, races to one of the last eggs left during the inaugural Cassville Fire Protection District egg hunt on Saturday at Cassville South Park.
Pedestrian bridge project moves forward after decades of discussion
A long-discussed plan for a pedestrian bridge in Cassville is once again moving forward, as city officials are revising plans aimed at reducing costs and improving accessibility for residents.
Community Care Coalition cuts ribbon at brick-and-mortar
The Cassville Area Chamber of Commerce was honored to celebrate a new brick-and-mortar location with a special ribbon cutting surrounded by board members, volunteers, community partners, and supporters who believe in their mission. "Having a permanent location marks an exciting new chapter — one that allows them to expand services, increase accessibility, and better serve those in need.
News Briefs, March 4
The City will temporarily close a section of Old Exeter Road on Tuesday to allow for scheduled utility installation work. Closure points include at Rainbow Drive and at 1st Street.
McDowell Gold Jubilee keeps music kickin’
You could hear the music seeping through the doorway as you approached on the barely lit gravel driveway.
Jon Horner: Creating opportunity together — A new year’s vision for our community in 2026
Here we stand at that annual strange feeling each year as we start to say goodbye to the year before, reflecting upon what has filled the past 365 days of our lives and beginning to see the possibilities which come with the shifting of the calendar to a new year.
News Briefs, Jan. 7
The Barry County Democratic Central Committee will meet on Tuesday at 6 p.m. at the El Mariachi Restaurant, located at 482 Hwy. 76 in Cassville.
Pocket park planned
The city of Cassville is fine-tuning plans for a new pocket park on the site of the former Hall Theater, working through design concepts, cost considerations and community feedback as the project moves toward its next phase.
Santa wishes Merry Christmas to all in Cassville
All our photos from Barry County's Christmas parades may be found at: https://cassvilledemocrat.zenfoliosite.com/photo-galleries/community-events/2025-barry-county-christmas-parades?ct=2. Photos may be purchased for $5 per digital download, and prints start at just $2.
‘Ding-dong, ding-dong, that is their song’
Cassville FUMC bell choir rings in 25 years of music By Kyle Troutman [email protected] The bell choir at First United Methodist Church in Cassville is marking 25 years of performances,…
