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Cassville, Missouri, embodies many qualities that make it a quintessential representation of “America’s real hometown.” Early each morning, the KY3 morning team catches me up on the weather and local news. While enjoyable I find myself switching to the Andy Griffith show and catching up on all things Mayberry.
Sales tax income in September to Barry County cities and the county government inched upward from a year ago, creeping back to the 2022 level but still 4% under the peak at the pandemic surge in local sales in 2021. The seven Barry County cities collecting sales tax received $869,577.68 in September, up 1% from a year ago.
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Esther Marie Cole, 93, of Battlefield, Mo. passed away Wednesday, September 25, 2024, at her home. She was born March 24, 1931, in South Plainfield, N.J., the daughter of John and Louise (Orrico) Scarano, who preceded her in death.
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Hailey Eva McRell, age 20, of Springfield, Mo. passed away Sunday, September 22, 2024, at her home.
The Cassville softball team (11-9) stayed above .500 by splitting a pair of Big 8 contests last week. The Lady Wildcats fell on the road to McDonald County, 7-3, but defeated district rival Nevada, 6-1.
The Ozark Festival Orchestra, based in Monett, will open its 45th season with a concert at 3 p.m. on Oct.
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Kim Wayne McClintock, 64, of Purdy, Mo., passed away Saturday, September 21, 2024 at Freeman Hospital in Joplin, Mo. He was born October 17, 1959, in Carthage, Mo., the son of Wayne and Helen (Pugh) McClintock, who preceded him in death.
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The Barry County Bows, a 4-H bow-shooting club, had seven youths compete at state on Sept. 22 at Prairie Grove Shotgun Sports in Columbia. Participants included: Savannah Doucet, Eli Madsen, Connor Madsen, Alec Smith, Zoei Stockton, Lydia Stockton and Garrett England.
The 12th Annual Frontier days will be held Oct. 5-6, opening at 10 a.m.
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