May 2023
11th Street to close
Project preparing to cross over Main With open trench construction making progress along 11th Street last week, construction this week will move closer to and eventually across Main Street, with multiple street closures expected. Work will continue in the 300 and 400 Blocks of 11th Street, between East and Harold streets.
Electric vehicle chargers coming to Roaring River
The Department of Natural Resources continues to reach new milestones in its goal of expanding access to electric vehicle charging stations in the Show-Me State. Within Missouri’s share of the Volkswagen Trust Fund, about $6 million was made available for EV charging infrastructure installations.
Through the years, May 10
Cassville’s two ball parks now have the most modern lighting available. Summer activities will be conducted on he two parks, giving much more play area available to programs. Installation of new lights on the second field was com-Meted this week in a joint effort of Barry Electric Cooperative and equipment from KAMO Electric at Vinita, Okla. With quick dispatch the project of installing eight poles, ranging in length from 60 to 70 feet, was completed during part of a morning’s effort. KAMO crews assisted since local equipment will not handle the lengthy poles. Costing an estimated $16,000, the new lighting was provided by the recreation appropriations of city sales tax collections. Democrat file photo
Cassville doles out academic awards
Following an academic awards assembly last week, Cassville High School announced its valedictorian and salutatorian for this year’s graduation ceremony, held Sunday at Wildcat Stadium. The Valedictorian and Salutatorian are recognized based on the Summa Cum Laude requirements.
News briefs, May 10
The Barry County Genealogical and Historical Society will host a Mother’s Day Tea at the Bayless-Salyer House, located at 9th and Townsend streets, on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Cassville announces valedictorian, salutatorian
Following an academic awards assembly this week, Cassville High School has announced its valedictorian and salutatorian for this year’s graduation ceremony, set for Sunday at 2 p.m. at Wildcat Stadium.
PHOTO GALLERY: Big 8 Conference Meet, 5/2/23
Scenes from the Big 8 Conference track and field meet in Monett on May 2. See a photo you like? Visit www.tinyurl.com/3dknw5dr to purchase a digital copy for $5 or any variety of print options mailed straight to your door!
SHELL KNOB TAB: Behind the curtain
What’s it like to be in a community theatre troupe? Ask any one of Shell Knob in the Spotlight’s members, and they’ll tell you it’s a whirlwind of challenging fun.
SHELL KNOB TAB: Fly in, drive in, walk in
With the help of family and friends, 70-plus-year-old Shell Knob resident Judy Reynolds is helping to preserve and promote general aviation.
SHELL KNOB TAB: Hi-Tech Performance, Inc. breathes new life into boats
David and Jessica Wheeler did not wait until after retirement to move to Shell Knob from the Wichita area. Instead, they packed up their belongings and children and moved to the lake community two years ago after a joking comment by David turned into a serious business opportunity for the couple.
