Cassville student count up 27
Pencils sharpened and backpacks on, students filed into the Cassville building and classrooms on Aug. 23 for the first day of school.
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Sewer project moving along
The city of Wheaton has been working toward a sewer project and has secured funding to move forward.
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12 divers part spring water
Special to the Cassville Democrat A large group of divers affiliated with KISS Rebreathers were on hand Aug. 19 for the team’s first dive of the month into Roaring River Spring.
Read More12 divers part spring waterWierman turns page on Democrat
For more than 50 years – and through three major editor changes – Darlene Wierman has been the face of the Cassville Democrat.
All that will change Wednesday, as Wierman has decided to retire.
Hired under Owner/Editor Bob Mitchell, Wierman’s career has been marked by her tireless work ethic and her friend-to-all personality.
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Sliding into fall
For more than 20 years Robyn and Artie Cole have offered a spooky, fun and frightening adventure for families to enjoy. The Exeter Corn Maze will soon open for the season with even more to offer their guests.
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Earlier this year, Jarrod Henbest and JD Hunter found themselves with nothing to do. After traveling to a casino and believing they wasted their money, the duo decided to take action.
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Original Washington quarter plaster models on display
A small but ubiquitous piece of American history will be on display this weekend at the Old Church Gallery near Shell Knob. Tom and Nancy Rochovansky, owners of the Gallery, are hosting a special display of the original plaster casts of the 1932 design of George Washington, used for a commemorative gold coin and son to be used on a new set of quarters.
Read MoreOriginal Washington quarter plaster models on displayBarry County E9-1-1 awarded for excellence
Barry County Emergency Services E9-1-1 has been recognized by The International Academies of Emergency Dispatch (IAED) as an Accredited Center of Excellence (ACE) for Emergency Police Dispatching (EPD). Barry County Emergency Services E9-1-1 is the 27th EPD ACE in the world.
Read MoreBarry County E9-1-1 awarded for excellencePurdy returns to school
With various school improvement projects scheduled for work throughout the coming school year, Purdy has amended its car pick-up and drop-off routes. This year, parents and others picking kids up from school are being asked to enter onto Gabby Gibbons Drive on the east side of the campus.
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The Barry County Genealogical and Historical Society will host its inaugural Holiday Season Craft Fair on Nov. 12 from 9 a.m.
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