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AG charges local trio for millions in theft, fraud
Three Barry County residents have been charged by the Missouri Attorney General's Office for allegedly stealing more than $5 million from at least 45 people — including multiple disabled or elderly individuals — after allegedly taking payments and entering construction contracts but providing either no work or incomplete work.
SKITS puts on Peanuts-themed production
Samantha Baugus, center, as Lucy, draws a picture for Amanda Eckley, a Sally, on a bag on the head of Steve Bishop, as Charlie Brown, in the SKITS production of "You're a Good Man Charlie Brown" on Sunday.
Honor for service
A career that began with an enlistment in the Army National Guard in 1979 and continued through deployments overseas and domestic emergency response has earned Larry Gann a place in the Arkansas Officer Candidate School Hall of Fame.
Revolutionary War descendant’s grave marked near Butterfield
A family name that puzzled Dan Prier for much of his life finally has an answer — one that reaches back to the Revolutionary War and a soldier who served under Gen. George Washington at Valley Forge.
Imagination Library facing short fundraising window
Imagination Library, Barry County is overcoming a steep fundraising hill this fall, aiming to raise a total of $37,752 to fund free monthly books for 1,210 children across 11 ZIP codes.
State, national officials speak at Republican Rally
Missouri State Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick, of Cassville, speaks at the Barry County Republican Rally at Cassville High School on Nov. 2. Fitzpatrick was reelected to his position on Nov. 3. Kyle Troutman/[email protected]
Local ‘Rosie’ celebrates 100 years
Hilda Howell — who lives in the historic Corsicana community west of Purdy with her daughter and son-in-law, Gwen and Dennis Kelly — turned 100 on Saturday.
News Briefs, Nov. 11
The Eagle Rock Community Association will host the Fall Harvest Dinner on Sunday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. This Thanksgiving meal is provided with only a free will donation. The meal will be at the Association’s building, located at 27824 Hwy. 86 in Eagle Rock. All are welcome to attend.
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.
