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Denali runoff incident detailed
Petition being formed to gain state’s attention On March 9, Denali Water Solutions — via a telephone call and statement from communications director Samuel Liebl — disclosed an incident involving runoff from land-applied food-processing residuals by a Denali subcontractor occurred in McDonald County on March 1. “The residuals ran down a hillside,” Liebl said in an emailed statement.
Wastewater work to begin
County Farm, 10th, 11th, Meadowbrook to see most improvements After years of preparation, a major overhaul of Cassville’s sanitary sewer system is set to replace two miles of pipe and repair three miles of pipe, accounting for more than 15 percent of the system. With an expected price tag of $5 million, the goal is to replace or rehabilitate old pipe and manholes that let stormwater runoff into the system.
‘Veteran Crew’ ready to fight fires in forest
The Mark Twain National Forest has established a Veteran Crew based out of Cassville, the third of its kind in the nation consisting of prior military service members. These veterans have acquired skills in their previous careers that will benefit the crew as they perform their new duties.
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Screening for children entering preschool or kindergarten for the 2023-24 school year in the Wheaton school district is scheduled for March 22-24 and April 4-6 in the cafeteria of the Elementary Building. Any child who will be 3 (for Preschool) or 5 (for Kindergarten) by July 31 and is planning on enrolling in either class, must be screened before starting school.
Roaring River State Park hosts Birding Boot Camp
Whether a seasoned birder or a complete novice who can’t tell a blue jay from a cardinal, Birding Boot Camp has room. Join team members at Roaring River State Park for a Birding Boot Camp from 9 a.m.
Committee to assess police department
City of Cassville aims to be competitive in law enforcement hiring A new committee has been formed by the City of Cassville to address the police department’s staffing and competitiveness when it comes to hiring. The Police Department Efficiency Committee includes Alderman Mike Phillips, Alderwoman Taylor Weaver, Finance Officer Isaac Peterson, City Administrator Steve Walensky, Police Chief Dana Kammerlohr and consultant Mike Lawton, who has more than 30 years of law enforcement experience.
PHOTO GALLERY: 2023 Cassville Area Chamber of Commerce Banquet
Scenes from the 2023 Cassville area Chamber of Commerce Banquet, held on March 11 at the Barn at Bear Ridge.
Trout opening shines light on veterans
More than 1,800 anglers greeted 60-degree temperatures and sunny skies on March 1, the official opening of catch-and-keep trout season at Roaring River State Park.
What is back for the first time since 2020? Trivia Night!
Annual event benefitting Education Fund set for March 17 After a two-year hiatus, trivia buffs will be able to battle it out at the Trivia Night fundraiser benefitting the Cassville Education Fund. Cassville’s newest champions of trivia will be crowned after a spirited competition on March 17 at the Cassville High School commons.
Public transportation meeting Thursday
Southwest Missouri Council of Governments to meet in Cassville The Southwest Missouri Council of Governments will host a public meeting on Thursday to gather public input on the transportation needs of seniors and individuals who have disabilities or who are impoverished The meeting will be from 9-11 a.m. at Cassville City Hall, located at 300 Main St in Cassville The regional Public Transit Human Services Coordination Plan (PTHSCP) will help to identify projects and organizations eligible for Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Section 5310 grant funding.
