The Cassville Democrat focuses on local issues and news and has little national or international coverage.
As the names signify, during their prime, the Cassville Democrat espoused and promoted the views of the Democratic Party while the Cassville Republican did the same for the Republican Party, creating a fierce political climate in the small town.
[3] Since that time, the Cassville Democrat has shred its former political affiliation and instead focuses on being the primary local news source.
During his time as publisher, Charles Ray also served two terms as county treasurer, and was postmaster of Cassville under the Cleveland administration.
[5] Eventually, ownership of the paper moved on to Bob Mitchell, Charles Ray's grandson through his youngest daughter, Katherine.