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Here come the grannies!
First-grader Cayden Alden was overcome with joy when his grandmother, Jamie Smith, came to his class for Grandparents Day on Friday at Cassville schools.
News briefs, Sept. 13
The Barry County Genealogical and Historical Society will travel by car caravan to Claremore, Okla., on Sept. 19 to visit and enjoy a private tour of The Belvidere Manson, the home John Bayless built in Oklahoma Indian Territory after he moved his family from Cassville.
Construction to block East 13th
East 13th Street near Rocky Edmondson Park will be closed either Wednesday or Thursday due to construction associated with the city of Cassville's sewer project.
Exeter Corn Maze open for season
Enjoying one of the rides at the Exeter Corn Maze on Saturday were, from left, Cambrie Tunnell, 11, Cashlyn Moore, 4, Tucker Tackett, 9, and Kyzer Tunnell, 10, all of Mannford, Okla. The Corn Maze opened for the season on Saturday.
Soil and Water Outcomes Fund enrollment open
The Soil and Water Outcomes Fund, a leading agricultural ecosystem services program, announced that farmers from 49 additional Missouri counties, including Barry, are eligible to enroll in its program.
Cassville man celebrates 97th birthday
Chuck Whitcomb, of Cassville, celebrated his 97th birthday on Sunday. Whitcomb is pictured at his birthday party with his cake, which was brightly lit with 97 candles.
Exeter grad awarded Ozark Teacher Corps scholarship
Micha “Mindi” Peckham, a 2005 graduate of Exeter High School, has received the Ozark Teacher Corps scholarship, administered by the Community Foundation of the Ozarks. Peckham, the daughter of Mike Stewart, will attend Missouri Southern State University this fall, where she plans to complete a bachelor’s degree in elementary education.
Dr. Whitney Davis joins CoxHealth Cassville Clinic
CoxHealth Cassville Clinic has welcomed a new family practice physician to its growing health care team. Dr.
Cassville grad awarded Russ Melton scholarship
Peter Littlefield, a 2023 graduate of Cassville High School, has received the Russ Melton Scholarship, administered by the Community Foundation of the Ozarks. The son of John and Sheila Littlefield, Peter Littlefield is attending Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College this fall, where he plans to study animal science.
