News Briefs, Oct. 2
The 12th Annual Frontier days will be held Oct. 5-6, opening at 10 a.m.
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Gardening with the masters
Shane Cowherd, left, joined his mother, Linda Cowherd, for a mother/son outing at the Master Gardeners’ Fall Workshop Saturday morning at the Family Life Center in Cassville.
Read MoreGardening with the mastersCrane woman charged for arson at pair of Barry County properties
A Crane woman is charged with eight felonies after allegedly setting fires at two properties near Crane in Barry County.
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Bringing it home: Cassville Democrat wins Gold Cup from Missouri Press
The Cassville Democrat newspaper is once again the best small weekly newspaper in Missouri, accepting its seventh Gold Cup in 10 years on Saturday in Springfield. Kyle Troutman, owner and publisher of the Democrat, said hearing the paper’s name announced as Gold Cup winner was a powerful moment.
Read MoreBringing it home: Cassville Democrat wins Gold Cup from Missouri PressPurdy Council delays water bill action
The Purdy City Council opted to delay tightening the screws on water and sewer customers behind on their bills one more month. During the September council meeting, Clerk Katy Prock reported no significant changes or confrontations stemmed from the August decision to crack down on approximately 70 utility customers who have run up close to $12,000 in unpaid bills.
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Beds built by Barry Countians for Barry Countians
Doug Dunning, right, brands beds with the Sleep in Heavenly Peace logo while Lasche Finch looks on during a construction event Saturday in the parking lot at First Christian Church in Cassville. With the help of 20-30 volunteers at several summer construction events, the non-profit group has delivered 185 beds to Barry County children since June 2023.
Read MoreBeds built by Barry Countians for Barry CountiansSheriff’s Office recovers 3 stolen vehicles in Barry County
The Barry County Sheriff's Office located three stolen vehicles on Sept. 17.
Read MoreSheriff’s Office recovers 3 stolen vehicles in Barry CountyCassville woman injured in wreck at Carr Lane
A Cassville woman was injured on Wednesday in a wreck at 7:26 a.m. Wednesday on Highway 86 at Carr Lane.
Read MoreCassville woman injured in wreck at Carr LaneCassville man charged with molesting 2 juveniles
A Cassville man is facing two felony charges after allegedly inappropriately touching two underage victims. According to a probable cause statement filed by Det.
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