News briefs, May 10
The Barry County Genealogical and Historical Society will host a Mother’s Day Tea at the Bayless-Salyer House, located at 9th and Townsend streets, on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
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Cassville announces valedictorian, salutatorian
Following an academic awards assembly this week, Cassville High School has announced its valedictorian and salutatorian for this year’s graduation ceremony, set for Sunday at 2 p.m. at Wildcat Stadium.
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Cassville dances night away at Prom
Aileen Cubow, left, smiled as she was spun by Calybe Sutherland during a dance together at Cassville High School’s Prom on Saturday.
Read MoreCassville dances night away at PromOverdoses on the rise
Overdose deaths in Barry County, southwest Missouri, statewide and nationally are all on the rise, and according to the Ozarks Drug Enforcement Team, for every recorded overdose, there may be three times as many more. Chad Allison, commander of ODET, which covers five southwest Missouri counties, said though they know overdoses are occurring, tracking overdose deaths is a challenging task.
Read MoreOverdoses on the riseCassville coach faces felony assault charges
A Cassville assistant football and wrestling coach was arrested on Friday night after an argument allegedly turned violent. Benjamin Glidewell, 42, of Cassville, is charged with second- degree domestic assault, third-degree domestic assault and abuse of a child.
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Celebrate Recovery enters 15th year
Russ Dispenza, left, and Charles Stults, deliver the devotional at the beginning of the Celebrate Recovery meeting on April 26 at the Family Life Center. The meeting marked the organization’s 14-year anniversary in Cassville.
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YMCA hosts Healthy Kids Day
Local youth got to play at the Cassville Area YMCA on Saturday, as the facility hosted its Healthy Kids Day event. Getting some time on the airhockey table were sisters Emmalyn Hatfield, right, 7, and Ella Hatfield.
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Prom at the river
From left: Hailey Lincoln, Skye Summerfield, Abby Chapman and Madison Snow have their photo taken together at Southwest High School’s Prom on Saturday at the Emory Melton Inn and Conference Center.
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SWMO Restore opens Friday
SWMO Restore and Builds will open its doors to the public on Friday after relocating from its location on 10th Street in Cassville to the former Lecompte’s Hardware building at 201 E. 7th St.
Read MoreSWMO Restore opens FridayInfrastructure surcharge changing for Spire customers
The Missouri Public Service Commission has approved a request filed by Spire Missouri, Inc. (Spire Missouri) to change the Infrastructure System Replacement Surcharge (ISRS) on the bills of its natural gas customers.
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