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Mercy Cassville earns national recognition
Mercy Hospital Cassville has earned a national recognition, named a 2023 Top 100 Critical Access Hospital by The Chartis Center for Rural Health. Mercy Cassville is one of only four hospitals in the state to receive the recognition.
Stake presidency changes
Recently, the Monett Stake of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints had a change in its stake presidency. Although the name “Monett” might give a false idea that the Monett Stake only comprises the town of Monett, the stake reaches as far north as Cedar County, as far south as the Arkansas border, just shy of Billings on the east and some places near the Kansas border on the west.
Indoor events well-attended on chilling Halloween night
At Emmanuel Baptist Church in Cassville, Freya England, 5, of Cassville, enjoyed the singing skeletons set up at the Oct. 31 trunk or treat in the building. Kyle Troutman/ ktroutman@cassville-democrat.com
Exeter PTO Carnival a hit
Mallorie Brooks, 5, of Washburn, received unicorn-themed face paint from Alshia Newton, of Exeter, during the Exeter PTO Carnival on Saturday. The event featured numerous games and giveaways throughout the multi-purpose room and hallways. Kyle Troutman/ktroutman@cassville- democrat.com
Local businesses in the Halloween spirit
Many local businesses’ employees took advantage of Halloween to wear something different to their places of work. Below are photos of businesses who submitted photos of their employees on Oct.
Something’s afoot
Is there a Bigfoot lurking in the Mark Twain National Forest in Barry County? Rick Dyer, master tracker and longtime Bigfoot hunter, insists there is, and he intends to find it. Dyer and Jeremy Ware, fellow master tracker, are started working last week with a film production company to produce a documentary for the Discovery Channel, a fivepart series filmed primarily in Butler Hollow near Seligman and the forest.
Surrounded by service
Elliot’s upbringing spurs nearly 20 years in Marine Corps, Army Surrounded by so many family and friends who were veterans, Benji Elliot, of Shell Knob, knew early on he wanted to be involved in the military. Elliot was not even out of high school when he put his name on the line for his country, enlisting in 1997, his junior year at Cassville High School, and training monthly in Springfield.
News briefs, Nov. 8
Cassville High School will host its 35th annual Veterans Day assembly on Friday at 9 a.m. in the high school gymnasium.
The Show celebrates tricenary
In full regalia, Blake Whitley danced as he sang “King Tut” during Thursday’s performance of The Show, which celebrated its 30th rendition this year.
Chili and Salsa Cook-Off winners announced
First State Bank of Purdy won first place in Judge’s Choice Best Chili at the annual Cassville Chili and Salsa Cook-Off on Saturday.
