Community
Phillips receives Ruby Award
The Soroptimist Club of Barry County has selected Teresa Phillips as the 2026 recipient of the club’s Ruby Award.
Soroptimist Club donates to 8 local organizations
The Soroptimist Club of Barry County has announced the club has awarded $5,000 in grant money through the annual Dreams in Action grant program. Grant recipients included: Pregnancy Care Center, Dress A Girl, Barry County Youth Camp, Community Care Coalition, Cassville Middle School Backpack Program, Cassville School District Success Program, Lives Under Construction Boys Ranch and Life Change. The Dreams in Action grant is available for non-profit organizations (501c3 status) that make a positive impact on the lives of women and children in Barry County.
Road commissioners sworn in
Road district commissioners in Barry County were sworn in on Thursday during a dinner and informational meeting held at the First Christian Church in Cassville.
Through the Years, April 29
30 YEARS AGO — STORMY WEATHER — One of the largest casualties of Sunday's storm was the destruction of a bridge over Flat Creek at Stubblefield Crossing.
Haven of the Ozarks Pet of the Week, April 29
We are excited to introduce Burton, a handsome new addition to the Haven family. Burton is a relaxed, 80-pound boy who loves being around people and receiving affection. He is very submissive and gets along well with cats, children and other dogs. His estimated date of birth is Nov. 13, 2024.
Through the Years, April 22
30 YEARS AGO — HERE'S PIE IN YOUR EYE — Cassville fifth graders celebrated the end of a grueling Missouri Master Achievement Test week on Friday, April 19 by throwing pies. Happy youngsters looked on and cheered as several lucky students got to throw pies at their teachers. In the photo above, fifth grader Alyssa Gummert is shown giving Elementary Principal, Martha Dunnam, a pie in the face.
Haven of the Ozarks Pet of the Week, April 22
Meet Tizzy. This pretty shepherd/Carolina dog weighs 70 pounds. Her est date of birth is Nov. 13, 2022. Tizzy is good with dogs and seems to be more submissive while playing. When playing with other dogs Tizzy is very high energy, and she starts off every play session with a play bow. Tizzy also loves her human interactions and gets exceptionally happy just going for a walk. If your looking for a dog that will love you and your current fur baby; this could be the one for you.
Arvest Bank’s Million Meals Campaign Returns for 16th Year
Arvest Bank has officially launched the 16th year of its annual Million Meals campaign, a two-month effort to raise awareness and funds to fight hunger in Missouri, Arkansas, Oklahoma and Kansas.
Through the Years, April 15
50 YEARS AGO: RAINS FLUSH CREEK, CAUSE CAVE-IN — Much welcome rains, measuring up to six inches in some areas, produced many a smile in the county since it began last Friday.
Haven of the Ozarks Pet of the Week, April 15
Thayer is an American Staffordshire Mixed Breed. His date of birth is Sept. 1, 2025. Thayer and his siblings were abandoned but they deserve to find loving homes.
