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Locals take spins at Cassville Carnival
Cory Zeigler, 10, of Cassville, and Ardith Barnes, 6, of Washburn, held on to the Tidal Wave tight as they spun in circles on the ride at the Cassville Carnival on Thursday.
New ‘Cats, old ‘Cats back in class
Cassville senior Kamden Beebe launches himself onto an air mattress during a relay race at the back-to-school assembly at Cassville High School on Aug. 25.
Parton’s legacy lives on
The Community Care Coalition, with Exeter resident Teresa Philllips, at the helm, is managing Barry County’s partnership with Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library again after the State of Missouri cut funding for the program on July 1.
Sales taxes in Barry County drop in August
Sales tax to Barry County cities took an unusual dip in August. At the same time, countywide tax collections showed a gain. The county’s use tax, on top of that, had an increase so big that it almost made up for the decreases in the towns.
Crowds gather at annual Wheaton BBQ
Cam Jett, 3, of Wheaton, had a smile on his face as he rode the swings at the annual Wheaton BBQ on Saturday.
Purdy City Council to again seek a use tax
The Purdy City Council agreed to ask voters to again consider a use tax on the Nov. 3 ballot during the Aug. 12 council meeting.
Step in and step up to fight hunger
September is Hunger Action Month at Pantry Cassville Pantry is asking Barry County to be the difference and take action against hunger. September is Hunger Action Month, a time when…
News Briefs, Sept. 2
Generations Project will reopen its food pantry on Sept. 4 from noon to 5 p.m. Starting the following week, on Sept. 7, the Generations Project will move to a new regular schedule of Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays from 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. for resources.
Vehicles, face paint, dunk tank mark inaugural BCSO event
Luke Olson, right, 2, of Pea Ridge, Ark., crinkled his nose as Jenna Kruse, with Jennaroo Creations, gave him a Shrek-themed face of paint at Saturday's Barry County Sheriff's Office Community Assistance Car Show.
Purdy Recycling Center hosts tour
Gerry Wass, of Purdy, who was instrumental in organizing the Purdy Recycling Center over 20 years ago, said he believes the center now processes about 1% of the waste stream in the Purdy School District.
