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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.
News briefs, Dec. 13
New Beginnings Ministries in Seligman is hosting a fundraiser for a new roof. The event on Saturday will feature a bake sale and yard sale at 3 p.m., as well as a spaghetti dinner at 5 p.m.
Santa divulges who is naughty and who is nice at parade
Santa Claus was on the final float at the Cassville Christmas Parade on Saturday, waving to children, offering Christmas greetings and even divulging who was on the nice list and who had some work to do. The Parade is sponsored by the Cassville Area Chamber of Commerce and had more than 100 entries.
Cassville Library hosts ‘Santa and Friends’
With the hep of her mother, Tiffany Schroeder, of Cassville, 3-year-old Dallas Schroeder overcame her shyness to tell Santa what she wanted for Christmas this year. Santa and Mrs. Claus greeted many local children at the “Santa and Friends” event at the Cassville Branch Library on Saturday.
Denali falls from grace
Denali Water Solutions has fallen from grace with the Missouri Department of Natural Resources (DNR). In a letter dated November 29, the DNR ordered Denali Water Solutions (upon receipt of the letter) to immediately cease all land application of processed waste in the State of Missouri and to make preparations to empty its two, 17-million- gallon storage basins in southwest Missouri.
Couple arrested for Eagle Rock burglary
Two Cassville residents have been arrested for an alleged burglary in Eagle Rock where the victims of the crime held the perpetrators for Barry County deputies to arrive. Justin Taylor, 50, and Jacki Grubb, 38, both of Cassville, have each been charged with second-degree burglary for the alleged incident at a home on Highway E in Eagle Rock.
Sheriff’s Office seeking leads in firearms theft
The Barry County Sheriff’s Office is seeing information relating to a theft of multiple firearms from a local business. According to a press release from the Office, several pistols and AR-style rifles were stolen from Three Corners Firearms in Washburn on Nov.
