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Hahn memorial, diver recognition on Oct. 14
Autumn is making its presence felt in Roaring River State Park. Leaves once a vibrant green are slipping into shades of yellow and brown, releasing their holds on trees and casting their fates upon the whimsy of winds hinting of cooler temperatures to come.
Alipio graduates sniper school
After 13 weeks of intense training and qualifications, Sgt. Noah Alipio has earned the title of U.S. Marine Scout Sniper. Alipio graduated from Sniper School at Camp Pendleton in California on Sept. 15. Of the almost 200,000 Marines, fewer than 300 hold the title of Sniper. Alipio is the son on Laura and Manuel Alipio, of Excelsior Springs, and the grandson of Jim and Ann Lassiter, of Cassville, and the nephew of Kay Baker, also of Cassville.
Local school enrollments up
Area schools opened their doors for the 2023-2024 school year at the end of August, and staff ready to take on the school year. Trish Wilson, Wheaton superintendent, said the Wheaton school district is up 17 students from the previous school year.
Library wishes Lawson happy retirement
A retirement party was held on Monday for Donna Lawson, right, adult services director at the Cassville Branch Library, who worked at the facility for six years after retiring from education.
1,905 enrolled at Cassville
Lunch boxes were packed and pencils were sharpened for the first day of school in Cassville on Aug. 22.
Residents’ concerns aired to county commission
Eleven days after about 100 residents came together for a community meeting, four community representatives met with the Barry County Commission to seek solutions. Donnie Stumpff, Brian Stehlik, Donald Craig and Phil Hutchens, representing the Citizens for Justice in Barry County, met with County Commissioners Steve.
Final June jail escapee captured
The last of seven Barry County jail inmates that escaped the jail on June 1 was apprehended in Avondale, Penn.
News briefs, Sept. 27
Zone 4 Mini Golf and More, located at 16007 Hwy. 76 in Cassville, will host a Fall Flea Market on Oct.
100 locals forming plans to stem burglaries
Approximately 100 Barry County residents held a meeting on 24 hours notice on Thursday at the American Legion Pavilion, calling for action by local elected officials to address the growing problem of theft, burglary and drug use locally.
40 signed up for Women in Nature
Roaring River State Park will have an inflow of women on Saturday, as 40 have signed up for the first Women in Nature course at the park, led by the Ozark Chinquapin Nature Center. Anna Skalicky, naturalist/ resource interpreter at the Nature Center, said signups are full, but women still interested may sign up to be on the wait list should anyone drop out.
