Governor to visit Pineville for signing of ‘Sludge Bill’
Gov. Mike Parson will be at the Pineville Community Center in McDonald County on Aug.
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Barry County Sheriff’s Office calls for service and reports taken
The Barry County Sheriff's Office responded to 221 calls for service for the week of July 29 to Aug. 4.
News Briefs, Aug. 14
The Lawrence and Barry County Democrats will meet at 7 p.m. on Aug.
GOP incumbents hold in Primary
By Kyle Troutman ktroutman@cassville-democrat.com Sheriff race unofficially decided by 48 votes Republican incumbents for county positions held their ground on Aug. 6, as Sheriff Danny Boyd, Northern Commissioner Gary Schad and Coroner Gary Swearingen all won GOP bids to be…
ELECTION RESULTS: Final official results for the Aug. 6 Barry County Primary
Final unofficial results from the Aug. 6 Primary Election in Barry County.
Local ‘Rosie’ honored for service
During a Friday reception by the Silver Leaf Benefit Club, local “Rosie the Riveter,” Hilda Howell, right, shared stories of working after school in a Firestone facility in southern California, where she helped manufacture fuel cells for bombers during World War II. Howell was one of 27 women (aged 96-107) who traveled to Washington, D.C. in April, to accept a Congressional Gold Medal on behalf of “Rosie the Riveter.” The collective name “Rosie the Riveter” was given to the millions of women who filled industrial manufacturing positions during WWII to keep aviation, munition and other supply chains running. Ms. Howell traveled to Washington, D.C. with her daughter, Gwen Kelly, left. She was the only Rosie from Missouri who was able to attend
Kyle Troutman: Why not you?
It’s hard being the only sports fan in my household. As the summer Olympics in Paris have played out over the last couple weeks, I have had to Greco-Roman wrestle away the remote from my group of gals to get any significant watch time in.
Year in Photos — Cassville girls basketball
Cassville’s Elly Ramaeker battles for a loose ball in a contest against Monett last year.
3 arrested in drug bust
Three men were arrested on July 30 in a multi-agency raid on a suspected drug trafficking operation south of Purdy. Dennis McMullen, of Purdy, is charged with first-degree drug trafficking, possession of a controlled substance, unlawful possession of a firearm and endangering the welfare of a child.
Pullin’ for the People returns
A charity tractor pull held in 2023 is getting new life this year, returning to the Stumpff Family Event Center this month with a new name and new individual the event will benefit. The 2nd Annual Pullin’ for the People tractor pull is set for Aug.
