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Sweet treats, big wins on Halloween
Brielle Handy may be only 22 months old, but her old lady costume had candy-givers fooled at the Cassville Mill Street Church of Christ Trunk or Treat on Saturday. With Brielle are her parents, Blane Handy and Megan Handy, of Monett. Delivering candy to the young elder was Janelle Kelley, at right.
AG: ‘Our office wants to continue’
First-degree murder charges against three brothers suspected of killing a 14-year-old Seligman boy in 1999 have been dropped, with the investigation into the case ongoing.
Cupps keeps State Rep. seat, Fitzpatrick reelected Auditor
A total of 44.18% Barry County voters cast ballots in the Nov. 3 General Election, contributing to State Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick, of Cassville, and State Rep. Scott Cupps, R-Shell Knob, retaining their positions.
UNOFFICIAL GENERAL ELECTION RESULTS: Barry County, Nov. 3
Unofficial results from the Nov. 3 General Election in Barry County.
Homeless camps addressed
The city of Cassville has been working with property and business owners to address increasing reports of activity relating to homelessness, including multiple tent camps, property theft and pilfering of trash containers.
Stars shine at The Show!
Jackson Crain, portraying Frank Sinatra, sings "New York, New York" to open The Show, with a Viva Las Vegas theme, at the Cassville High School Performing Arts Center on Oct. 24.
Free meals program not a fit for all
Two Barry County school districts are utilizing a federal program that makes meals free to all students, and while other districts have looked into the program, it is not a fit for all.
Exeter woman facing statutory rape charge
An Exeter woman is facing two felony charges after allegedly engaging in an inappropriate sexual relationship with a juvenile.
Purdy school board reviews state assessment
The Purdy school board reviewed its last Annual Performance Review (APR) at its October meeting to highlight current efforts to improve the district in the state’s assessment.
Sales tax income slides in October
Barry County’s cities and county entities collecting sales tax in October took a sharp downturn.
