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Man arrested after rollover
Two men were injured and the driver arrested following a wreck at 8:15 p.m. Friday on Highway 76, four miles east of Cassville.
First to win!
Hunger and lack of reliable access to fresh food are big challenges for families in Barry County in southwestern Missouri. The community ranked these issues at the top of a needs assessment by the University of Missouri Extension Council in Barry County.
BOB MITCHELL: Longtime Cassville Democrat editor dies at age 94
A stalwart of the Cassville community, recognized for his efforts as a longtime newspaper editor and community leader, died on Nov. 7.
Third-graders present veterans program
Cassville Intermediate School third-graders salute as part of their Veterans Daythemed performance on Thursday. Kyle Troutman/[email protected]
Officials address Citizens for Justice
Citizens For Justice — Barry County held its second community meeting on Nov. 4, largely focused on county and state officials in attendance addressing the group’s concerns.
Local realtors win award
Lake Homes Realty recognition based on transaction volume An Eagle Rock couple have been recognized by a multi-state company, bestowed a prestigious award at its annual summit. Chuck and Melissa Goff, agents with Lake Homes Realty, received the Aqua Award, for their exceptional achievements in real estate, at the company’s National Agent Summit.
Good question, no answer
“Why is the Missouri Department of Natural Resources (DNR) allowing Denali Water Solutions to operate illegally in Missouri?” The question was posed repeatedly by the overflow crowd at Fairview Friday night after a presentation by environmental attorney Stephen Jeffery, who serves as legal counsel for SLUDGE (Stop Land Use Damaging our Ground and Environment). The SLUDGE-hosted chili supper and informational event in the John Q.
Sales taxes rebound in October
After a sluggish September quarterly report, sales tax revenues to local municipal and county governments shot up in October, improving prospects for an end-of-the-end upswing. The seven Barry County cities collecting sales tax received $849,778.81, up 18 percent from a year ago.
