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Purdy Farm Center fertilizer plant lost in blaze
The Purdy Farm Center's fertilizer building was destroyed by a fire on Friday night, one that grew quickly and presented threats of explosions. Nick Mercer, Purdy fire chief, said crews received the call at about 5:30 p.m., arriving at the facility at 100 W.
Officer Hoover receives recognition
A Cassville police officer has been bestowed an Outstanding Service Award for his action on a call on Oct. 25.

Bayless House silent auction supports 2024 seniors
Larry Hayworth, left, and Aaron Brooks played acoustic guitar on the porch of the Bayless/Salyer House in Cassville during the silent auction benefitting Project Graduation.
Man arrested after rollover
Two men were injured and the driver arrested following a wreck at 8:15 p.m. Friday on Highway 76, four miles east of Cassville.

BOB MITCHELL: Longtime Cassville Democrat editor dies at age 94
A stalwart of the Cassville community, recognized for his efforts as a longtime newspaper editor and community leader, died on Nov. 7.
Good question, no answer
“Why is the Missouri Department of Natural Resources (DNR) allowing Denali Water Solutions to operate illegally in Missouri?” The question was posed repeatedly by the overflow crowd at Fairview Friday night after a presentation by environmental attorney Stephen Jeffery, who serves as legal counsel for SLUDGE (Stop Land Use Damaging our Ground and Environment). The SLUDGE-hosted chili supper and informational event in the John Q.

Sales taxes rebound in October
After a sluggish September quarterly report, sales tax revenues to local municipal and county governments shot up in October, improving prospects for an end-of-the-end upswing. The seven Barry County cities collecting sales tax received $849,778.81, up 18 percent from a year ago.


Third-graders present veterans program
Cassville Intermediate School third-graders salute as part of their Veterans Daythemed performance on Thursday. Kyle Troutman/[email protected]



