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Seligman ATM burglarized overnight
The Barry County Sheriff’s Office is seeing information on the whereabouts of three suspects who allegedly burglarized an ATM machine in Seligman early Saturday.
Wheaton robbery suspect captured
An Aurora man is facing three felonies for his alleged robbery of the Wheaton Fastrip convenience store on Thursday morning.
Man robs Wheaton store at gunpoint
Police: Suspect escaped with undetermined amount of cash By Kyle Troutman ktroutman@cassville-democrat.com A man wielding a handgun robbed the Wheaton Fastrip convenience store on Thursday morning, escaping with an undetermined…
2022 News Top 10
Hall Theatre fire, national diving record top list of year’s news stories 1 The Hall Theatre on the Cassville square was ruled a total loss after a fire consumed the building on March 1. The call came in at about 7:30 a.m., five people got out of the building safely, and crews were on scene until 4 p.m., returning later for rekindles.
Washburn man charged with attempted robbery
A Washburn man is facing multiple felonies after allegedly attempting to rob an individual at knife-point outside a Monett convenience store. Landon Hendrix, 23, of Washburn, is charged with first-degree attempted robbery, armed criminal action and unlawful use of a weapon.
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The Corsicana Road District will meet in regular session on Tuesday, Jan. 10 at 7 p.m.
Sales tax collection figures end strong in 2022
The end of the year and end of the quarter often give the Missouri Department of Revenue a chance to play Santa Claus with higher sales tax disbursements. This December held few disappointments, boosting year-end numbers for Barry County, its cities and its political subdivisions, which continue to prosper from an upward spike in local sales, 2-3/4 years into the surge spurred by the COVID pandemic shutdown in travel.
Family displaced by Christmas eve fire
A local family has been displaced following a house fire on Christmas eve. Donnie Privett, Butterfield Fire Protection District chief, said on Dec.
Youngblood reflects on time in office
Another stalwart of Barry County politics is making his final exit from the courthouse soon, as Barry County Presiding Commissioner Gary Youngblood is a day away from retirement. On Dec.
