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A sea of yellow on the way
The Cassville middle school FFA recently planted 1,000 daffodils at the Cassville Area Chamber Office, made possible by a grant from the Community Foundation of the Ozarks to the Cassville Community Foundation. The grant was to plant up to 1,000 bulbs, and the Cassville Community Foundation received the full amount, then worked with the Chamber, FFA and Harvick Farms to plant the flowers and complete the landscaping.
Cassville shares in Christmas spirit
The Christmas season often brings out people who are more than willing to offer a helping hand to those who need it the most. For many reasons, the Barry County Neighborhood Center has organized program after program to help the community.
2 injured in head-on collision
Two people were injured on Dec. 7 in a wreck at 5:08 p.m.

Cassville Pantry seeks help for holiday meals
The Cassville Pantry is asking local residents with the ability to “bless your neighbor’s table” this holiday season. Janet Mills, Cassville Pantry director, said difficult times for low-income residents have become more difficult due to economic factors.
News briefs
The Kings Prairie Special Road District commissioners will hold their regular monthly meeting on Tuesday at 7 p.m. at the Angus Branch Steakhouse in Monett.

Mr. Miss Merry Christmas candidates named
The Cassville Mr. and Miss Merry Christmas candidates have been announced, and the octet will be collecting funds for Share Your Christmas.

Arning Companies expands leadership team
Arning Companies started in 1983, with a handful of employees, as an awning and canopy company. Through the decades, hard work and dedication has brought the company to a new era of manufacturing.

6 new felonies filed in business burglary spree
A Cassville man suspected of multiple commercial burglaries is now facing six felonies and one misdemeanor in three separate cases. Jamison Jump, 20, of Cassville, is charged with stealing a motor vehicle and second degree burglary in one case; stealing a firearm, unlawful possession of a firearm and stealing $750 or more in a second case; and second-degree burglary and misdemeanor second-degree property damage.

PHOTO GALLERY: Cheer spread at Wheaton Parade
Scenes from the Wheaton Christmas Parade on Saturday. Photos by Kyle Troutman