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Barry County MU Extension hires nutritionist
The MU Extension in Barry County hired a new employee over the summer, a nutritionist charged with educating the public on options for healthy eating and living. Bailey McAlister, a McDonald County graduate with an associate’s degree from Northeastern Oklahoma A&M and a bachelor’s in ag communication from the University of Arkansas, started as nutrition program associate on June 12.
Washburn man charged with sexual misconduct
A Washburn man has been arrested for alleged sexual misconduct in the summer of 2022 following a join investigation by Missouri and Michigan authorities. The Missouri State Highway Patrol’s Division of Drug and Crime Control arrested Maynard Burlen Lipscomb, 70, of Washburn on Aug.
Community engagement plan finalized
The Cassville school district has finalized its Community Engagement Plan, a new post-COVID requirement by the state aiming to help school boards maintain open communication with the public. Merlyn Johnson, Cassville superintendent, said during the COVID-19 pandemic, some districts had struggled with individuals coming to meetings hoping to speak to the board even though they were not on the agenda.
News briefs, Aug. 16
Parents and guardians of Cassville school district students may find important back-to-school information at https://tinyurl.com/3nt5uapj. Included is information on returning to classes, enrollment, food service information, Stop, Drop and Go information and more.
Truck and Tractor pull benefits local resident
Mike Stephens, of Wheaton, lifted the front wheels on his 8006 Deutz for just a moment before pulling his way to third place in the stock tractor series on Saturday.
Sales tax revenues sag in July
For the second month in a row, only the second time this year, sales tax receipts for Barry County in July slipped below totals received by its cities and county governments. Totals nonetheless held very close to a year ago as the bloom of the pandemic surge fades with normal shopping habits and travel resuming.
Cassville Pythagoras Lodge celebraing sesquicentennial
Pythagoras Lodge No. 383 will celebrate its sesquicentennial on Saturday, a milestone for the organization that restarted in Cassville after the Civil War.
Library hosts laser tag
The Cassville Branch Library hosted Bill’s Xtreme Video Game Kart on July 28, with the company also setting up blinds in the adjacent field for a game of laser tag. Event attendees played video games in the Kart for 90 minutes, then at dusk when it cooled, played 90 minutes of laser tag. The event is part of the Library’s summer reading challenge, “All Together Now.”
Verona woman injured in Hwy. 39 wreck
[email protected] A Verona woman was injured and the driver of another vehicle arrested following a wreck at 3:35 p.m. on Highway 39, one mile north of Shell Knob.
New pickleball courts open for play at Cassville City Park
Brad Popanz, of Cassville, reaches to spike a ball at the new pickleball courts at the Cassville City Park. The courts, which opened Thursday, cost the city a total of $148,820.83, with the Cassville Community Foundation chipping in $54,000.
