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November sales taxes show variation
Sales tax revenues to Barry County cities and the county government dipped slightly in November, ending Cassville’s 16-month streak of gains. Overall, however, income rose because of higher collections from the county’s newer law enforcement sales tax.
Crowder enjoys Cookies with Santa
Santa entertained guests at the Cookies with Santa event at Crowder College in Cassville Thursday evening.
Exeter woman killed in car crash
An Exeter woman died on Dec. 15 in a wreck at 6 p.m. on Farm Road 1010, six miles west of Exeter.
News briefs, Dec. 20
The Cassville Rotary Rodeo has earned a distinction among International Professional Rodeo Association Members. Cassville’s rodeo was voted in the Top 5 New Rodeos of the Year.
Christmas on the Square a holiday hit
Kelly Everett helps Fynnlee Larson, 22 months, pick out a cookie at the inaugural Christmas on the Square Friday at the Family Life Center. Hundreds of people attended the two-hour, come-and-go event, which featured free food, photos with Santa and live music from multiple bands.
Free books, ornaments at Holly Jolly Jamboree
Abel Boatright, middle, 6, shows off his candy cane ornament to his mother, Kristi Whitcomb, left, of Cassville, as his sister, Shiloh Boatright, continues working on her ornament during the “Holly Jolly Jamboree” on Thursday at Cassville Primary School. The Title I event featured free food, crafts, photos with Santa and a free book to each child.
City admin Walensky to retire
businesses After nearly 13 years with the city of Cassville and the last seven as city administrator, Steve Walensky has announced his retirement, effective May 1, 2024. Walensky, who took on the role of works director in 2011 and moved to city administrator in 2016, said he has greatly enjoyed his time working with the mayor, city council and the residents of Cassville.
Share Your Christmas to help 103 families
Every year, the community comes together for a special cause, the annual Share Your Christmas event. Share Your Christmas is a program through the OACAC Barry County Neighborhood Center, with help from the First Baptist Church and the Cassville United Methodist Church, to make sure children throughout the county have gift for Christmas day.
Promised Land primate house destroyed in fire
An electrical fire at the Promised Land Safari Park in Eagle Rock resulted in the loss of the structure last week. Pamela Stillwell, assistant fire chief at the Eagle Rock-Golden-Mano Fire Department, said at 8:24 p.m.
Chicken and waffles joint open in Cassville
A new restaurant has opened its doors in Cassville, offering a fare unique to the area — fried chicken and waffles. Reid Dore, co-owner with Cash Watkins, said the idea for Weezer’s Sweet Chicken & Waffles came while they were passing through the city to Roaring River State Park.
