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2 charged in Purdy school burglary
Two individuals have been charged in connection to an alleged burglary at the Purdy School district in April, during which cash, a ring and other items were stolen. According to a Purdy Police Department press release, on April 22 at 1:12 a.m., two suspects broke into the Purdy school building, located at 201 Gabby Gibbons Drive.
Change of assessment notices mailed
The Barry County Assessor has mailed out change of assessment notices, and taxpayers may have questions concerning these changes in assessment figures. If a taxpayer wants to challenge their change in assessed valuation, they should inquire about the issue before July 10.
News briefs, June 7
Signups for the 22nd Annual OACAC Back to School Fair will be held from May 30 to June 30 by appointment only at OACAC Barry County Neighborhood Center, located at 10826 Farm Road 2172 in Cassville. Students Pre-K through 12th grade are eligible for the Fair.
Uplifted: Cassville turns to faith in wake of tragedies
Cassville community members joined hands around the courthouse square on Sunday to share in prayer following the multiple tragedies in the last week.
Man stabbed to death in Cassville
A man was stabbed to death on Cassville Saturday night. The Cassville Police Department has confirmed Andey Hunter, of Cassville, was stabbed to death at the storage units at 1200 Old Highway 37.
6 of 7 jail escapees captured
In the early morning hours Friday, seven inmates escaped the Barry County jail, and six have been captured. The Barry County Sheriff’s Office is working leads to find the last escapee, Mario Che-Tiul.
Bulls buck at annual Ridin’ with Mason Lowe event
Skyler Simms, of Cassville, rides Devil’s Advocate in the opening section of the 4th Annual Ridin’ with Mason Lowe event on Saturday. Ridin’ With Mason Lowe will donate $25,000 to St. Jude’s as a result of ticket and concession sales.
Teens killed in Harley wreck
Two Cassville teens died Wednesday night in a motorcycle wreck at 8:31 p.m. on Highway 248, one mile east of Cassville. According to a Missouri State Highway Patrol report, Rylan Wilson, 19, of Cassville, was driving a 2017 Harley Davidson Breakout motorcycle eastbound when the vehicle lost control, ran off the right side of the roadway and struck an embankment, ejecting both occupants.
Police: Missing doctor died of gunshot wound
The Benton County Sheriff’s Office in Arkansas has confirmed the body of Dr. John Forsyth, missing Cassville ER physician, was located Tuesday afternoon in Beaver Lake.
Community celebrates Chief Kammerlohr
More than 250 Cassville and Barry County community members celebrated the 34-year law enforcement career of Dana Kammerlohr, Cassville police chief, who retires on June 1. Kammerlohr’s retirement party was Friday at the Family Life Center in Cassville.
