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Purdy Homecoming candidates named
Purdy High School will crown its 2023_Homecoming_Queen and Mr. Tip-Off at a special coronation between JV and Varsity boys’ basketball games on Friday, February. The JV contest versus Billings begins at 6 p.m. This year’s_Homecoming_theme is “Home is Where the Heart Is.”_Candidates include, front row from left: senior Alli Hayes, junior Alexis Davidson, sophomore Zoey Webb, and freshman Grace Logan. Back row: senior Jake Young, sophomore Kenni De Leon, and freshman JJ Aguilar. Contributed photo
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A public forum, hosted by the Truman Council, will be held on Friday from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the Newton County Fair Building, located at 700 Field St.
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It’s snow time!
Cash Holmes, 13, sent snow flying as he sled down the hill behind the football field. Dozens of children, and at least one dog,
played on the hill and later set up a football game in the snow. Three reports from the National Weather Service in Springfield
said 3.8, 5 and 6.4 inches in the Cassville area.
Read MoreIt’s snow time!SKITS auditions open for ‘Mission Possible’
Special to the Cassville Democrat The Shell Knob in the Spotlight (SKITS) community theater group has announced auditions for the spring play, “Mission Possible.” Auditions will be held at 10 a.m. on Feb.
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Something smells in Barry County
A federal judge ruled on Jan. 18 that Tyson Foods, George’s Inc. and other poultry processors were responsible for polluting the Illinois River Watershed in Oklahoma with run-off from chicken litter that had been land-applied as fertilizer.
Read MoreSomething smells in Barry CountyDebate tourney turns to lockdown
A Saturday speech and debate competition in Springfield took an unexpected turn during the finals round, as six Cassville students and one teacher were forced to use the run, hide, fight techniques taught to be as safe as possible when facing a potential shooter. At around 7 p.m.
Read MoreDebate tourney turns to lockdownBobcat stolen from primary playground
A piece of heavy equipment was stolen from the Cassville Primary School playground construction site in the overnight hours of Jan. 22.
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Sorensen, Gautney crowned
Senior Emma Sorensen, left, is crowned 2023 Exeter Homecoming Queen Friday by Jasmine Hall.
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Do you want to build a snow dragon?
Cheryl-Jo C. Smith, 14, of Cassville, utilized the heavy, sticky snowfall on Wednesday to create a couple of works of art at her home on Highway Y. Smith sculpted a sphinx, then spent even longer crafting a dragon. Smith’s mother said multiple passersby complimented the teen on the unique figures.
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