Kyle Troutman
Jig On the Water, Aug. 21
Roaring River’s water is low and clear. There was a good little rain Saturday night that brought the river up a bit, but it remained clear, running 50 CFS as of Sunday morning.
Southwest to host volleyball jamboree Tuesday
Southwest High School will host a volleyball jamboree featuring four area teams on Tuesday in Washburn. Along with Southwest, Hurley, Purdy and Wheaton will be participating.
Barry County Sheriff’s Office calls for service and reports taken, Aug. 12-18
The Barry County Sheriff's Office responded to 203 calls for service for the week of Aug. 12-18.
News Briefs, Aug. 21
The 2024 Annual Meeting of Antioch Cemetery has been rescheduled for Sept. 8 at 2 p.m.
Purdy Council orders action on unpaid water bills
The Purdy City Council authorized a massive shut-off of water services to unpaid customers during its August meeting. Clerk Katy Prock, noting council members discussed raising water rates, presented a list of 72 customers with water bills in arrears, representing 15 percent of the customer base and a total of $12,031.32 in overdue bills.
Recount ordered in sheriff race
A recount of the Barry County Republican Primary Election race for sheriff will occur at 9 a.m. on Friday at the Barry County Courthouse. James Morgan filed the petition for recount on Aug. 13 four days after the election results were made official on Aug. 9.
100+ park for Depot Exeter Auto Show
More than 100 vehicles lined Front Street and Cass Avenue in Exeter on Saturday for the Depot Exeter Auto Show.
Man charged for knife attack
69-year-old allegedly threatens victim, dog on Main Street A Cassville man is facing a felony charge for allegedly attacking a victim and the victim’s dog with a knife on Main Street in Cassville on Saturday. Demoine Neely, 69, of Cassville, is charged with first-degree assault, a Class B felony.
Kyle Troutman: This election had everything
I’ve been telling saying it for months at this point — I could write a book about the sheriff race in the Republican Primary Election. I feel like Bill Hader’s Saturday Night Live character, Stefon.
Year in Photos — Cassville Wrestling
Cassville’s Hailey Roark works her opponent in the Class 1 140-pound quarterfinal match at state last season. Roark took fourth place at the Championships.
