Kyle Troutman
Dearing to serve mission
Cooper Dearing, son of Amy Hoyt and Kevin Dearing, of Monett, will be serving two years in the Utah Saratoga Springs Mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
News Briefs, July
The annual Monett Freedom & Fireworks event is set for Saturday, July 4 at Monett South Park.
Residents voice concerns about Cassville storage tank
About 30 people attended a public meeting at Crowder College in Neosho, hosted by the Missouri Department of Natural Resources (DNR), on Thursday.
Best in show!
Cassville's Easton Long, 12, Bri Still, 16, and Mason Long, 15, displayed their bulls following the Grand and Reserve Champion competition at the Barry County Fair on Saturday. Pictured at far left is Dawson Summers, of Lawrence County who earned the Grand Champion title.
Mayor charged with perjury
The mayor of Seligman has been charged with two felonies for allegedly failing to disclose he was a convicted felon on declaration of candidacy paperwork in 2015 and 2016.
Barry County Presiding Commissioner Questionnaire: Chad Johnson
I love Barry County. Over the last ten years, I’ve had the opportunity to serve alongside a lot of great people and organizations throughout our communities. I’ve seen firsthand what makes this county special and I want to help protect those things while also helping us prepare for the future.
Barry County Presiding Comissioner Questionnaire: Steve Blankenship
I am running for re election because I care about the future of our county and want to help it to grow and thrive and be a place our kids and grandkids can find good jobs and be able to stay in Barry County and prosper. We can do that by focusing on economic development updating vital infrastructure and maintaining strict fiscal responsibility with our tax dollars.
City signs cameras, tasers
The city of Cassville has entered a 10-year contract with Axon to update Cassville Police Department camera and taser equipment.
Seligman man charged with statutory rape, sodomy
A Seligman man is charged with two felonies after allegedly having a sexual relationship with a teenager in 2025.
Round up for veterans this July with Missouri State Parks
Beginning July 1, Missouri State Parks is offering visitors to state parks and historic sites the opportunity to honor the men and women who have served the country through the Veterans Roundup Program.
