May 2023
Cheryl Williams: Imagination Library delivers more than 3,600 books in Barry County
What is the first thing you think of when someone mentions Dolly Parton? A petite blonde woman who is a singer, songwriter, actor, author, philanthropist, activist, icon? She is all of those things. Her philanthropy came to Barry County in 2022 through her Imagination Library.
Memorial Day Poppy Festival brings 2,000 visitors to Pa’s Posey Patch
The inaugural Memorial Day Poppy Festival at Pa’s Posey Patch south of Cassville boasted a turnout of some 2,000 guests, said Dennis Epperly, the “Pa” of the patch.
Mail truck struck while delivering
A Seligman mailman was injured on Friday in a wreck at 12:25 p.m. on Highway 37, one mile north of Seligman.
Through the years, May 31
40 YEARS AGO: It’s official, the Cassville Chamber of Commerce’s doors are open at Sixth and Main in the PACE building. Signing the location was completed Monday by Gary and Kenneth Corn. As the sign says, the C Of C location is also a visitor center in the new location to provide a source of local information for tourists and locals alike. The center will also be the meeting location for a rumber of civic groups that are offsprings of the C of C. Secretary Sonia Chasteen said open house activities at the new offices will be observed in the near future when moving, relocation of materials and furnishings are complete.
Lewis Allen Staats, Jr.
Lewis Allen Staats, Jr., 77, passed away on May 25, 2023, surrounded by family on Thursday May 25, 2023.
Mary Alice Moreland
Mary Alice Moreland, 74, of Cassville, Mo., passed away Thursday, May 25, 2023, at Cassville Healthcare and Rehabilitation in Cassville. She was born March 29, 1949, in Washburn, Mo., the daughter of Virgil and Jewel (Laney) Robbins were her parents.
Michael Manuel “Mike” Hurley
Michael Manuel “Mike” Hurley, 69, of Cassville, Mo., passed away peacefully at his home Tuesday, May 23, 2023, surrounded by his family. He was born November 3, 1953, in Chicago, Ill., the son of Manuel and Ruth (Hock) Hurley, who preceded him in death.
Todd Lance Cole
Todd Lance Cole, age 39, of Washburn, Missouri passed away Tuesday, May 23, 2023, in Cassville, Missouri. He was born July 12, 1983, in Monett, Missouri the son of John and Linda (Hendrix) Cole.
Cynthia Ann “Cindy” Larecy
Cynthia Ann “Cindy” Larecy, 65 of Purdy, Mo., passed away peacefully Wednesday, May 24, 2023, at Mt. Vernon Place Care Center in Mt.
Sales tax revenues continue to rise in May
Sales tax revenues to Barry County cities and the county government entities rallied for the eighth consecutive month, showing the boost in local shopping inspired by the pandemic shutdown that started in receipts from May of 2020 still has resilience. Since then, total sales tax revenues for Barry County municipal recipients has dropped only four times in 37 months, compared to the previous year.
