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A comedic, murder mystery, a classic who dunnit of thoroughly entertaining proportions takes center stage in the upcoming SKITS community theater production of “Murder in The House of Horrors.” The audience is invited into the museums lecture on famous Egyptian Pharaoh Menkaura’s tomb, which is laden with priceless treasures, but shrouded in mystery as a most coveted jewel is stolen and an unlikely murder is committed. This audience interaction murder mystery will have everyone fully engaged trying to guess who did this outrageous deed and why? A total of 15 actors, with some added extras, and an assembly of stage-builders, artists, sound and lighting personnel, line-readers, marketing folks and well, of course, a dedicated and inspiring director are again making this another fun and entertaining production.

An 86-year-old Barry County man died on Oct. 15 after his mobile home caught fire and collapsed. Trey Phillips, Jenkins Fire Department Chief, said crews were dispatched to the home on Farm Road 2150, five miles northeast of Cassville just before 2 p.m., with the initial report of smoke and flames showing from the structure, and possibly a person inside.

An annual fall tradition in Cassville for 29 years, The Show will see 21 participants singe 24 songs this year, all backed up by locals in the Hometown Sound and the Red Hots band. Greg Beck, speaking on behalf of The Show’s participants, said the theme for this year is “Sampler.” “There is such a wide mix of music this year,” he said.

The Cassville City Council voted this month to leave water and sewer rates the same as they are, though about 55 percent of customers will still see a change to their monthly rates. David Brock, Cassville Public Works director, recommended to the board that no changes be made to water and sewer rates this year.

The annual Chili and Salsa Cook-Off in Cassville is set for this weekend, and with about twice as many participants as last year. Morgan Williamson, director of the Cassville Area Chamber of Commerce said 15 people have signed up for the chili competition, and seven will put their salsas to the test in the “Grease”themed event.

Barry County Clerk, Joyce Ennis, reports a public pre-election tabulation test of the electronic tabulating equipment for the Nov. 8 General Election.

KISS Rebreathers divers gathered at Roaring River Spring Friday morning for what was meant to be a day of preparation for the team’s planned second record-breaking dive into Roaring River Cave on Saturday. Instead, the day turned tragic when, shortly after submerging, 27-year-old Eric Hahn, of Blacksburg, Va., suffered from what appeared to be the effects of oxygen toxicity.

A Kimberling City man who practiced dentistry in Cassville died in a wreck at 7:55 p.m. on Oct. 8 on Joe Bald Road, two miles southwest of Kimberling City.