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The Cassville Police Department is investigating an arson at the District 44 Probation and Parole Office. According to a press release from the Department, on Dec.

Cassville-area volunteers are celebrating the collection of gift-filled shoeboxes that will send a message to children around the world: “God loves you, and you’re not forgotten.” Thousands of volunteers contributed to Operation Christmas Child, a project of Samaritan’s Purse, by packing shoeboxes filled with fun toys, school supplies, and hygiene items. The global Christmas project will deliver these gifts to children in need.

The Cassville Board of Education has approved a resolution proposing a $9 million no-tax-increase bond issue on the April 4, 2023, ballot. The proposition, named Performing Arts and Wildcat Safety (P.A.W.S.) aim to construct, equip and furnish a performing arts center on the high school campus.

The Golden Baptist Church will host a Special Candle Light Celebration at 10 a.m. on Dec.

The Exeter school district was placed on lockdown Friday morning after a police chase ended on foot near the campus.

A Cassville man suspected of multiple commercial burglaries is now facing six felonies and one misdemeanor in three separate cases. Jamison Jump, 20, of Cassville, is charged with stealing a motor vehicle and second degree burglary in one case; stealing a firearm, unlawful possession of a firearm and stealing $750 or more in a second case; and second-degree burglary and misdemeanor second-degree property damage.

The Christmas season often brings out people who are more than willing to offer a helping hand to those who need it the most. For many reasons, the Barry County Neighborhood Center has organized program after program to help the community.

Two people were injured on Dec. 7 in a wreck at 5:08 p.m.