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Promised Land primate house destroyed in fire
An electrical fire at the Promised Land Safari Park in Eagle Rock resulted in the loss of the structure last week. Pamela Stillwell, assistant fire chief at the Eagle Rock-Golden-Mano Fire Department, said at 8:24 p.m.
Chicken and waffles joint open in Cassville
A new restaurant has opened its doors in Cassville, offering a fare unique to the area — fried chicken and waffles. Reid Dore, co-owner with Cash Watkins, said the idea for Weezer’s Sweet Chicken & Waffles came while they were passing through the city to Roaring River State Park.
News briefs, Dec. 13
New Beginnings Ministries in Seligman is hosting a fundraiser for a new roof. The event on Saturday will feature a bake sale and yard sale at 3 p.m., as well as a spaghetti dinner at 5 p.m.
Santa divulges who is naughty and who is nice at parade
Santa Claus was on the final float at the Cassville Christmas Parade on Saturday, waving to children, offering Christmas greetings and even divulging who was on the nice list and who had some work to do. The Parade is sponsored by the Cassville Area Chamber of Commerce and had more than 100 entries.
Cassville Library hosts ‘Santa and Friends’
With the hep of her mother, Tiffany Schroeder, of Cassville, 3-year-old Dallas Schroeder overcame her shyness to tell Santa what she wanted for Christmas this year. Santa and Mrs. Claus greeted many local children at the “Santa and Friends” event at the Cassville Branch Library on Saturday.
Couple arrested for Eagle Rock burglary
Two Cassville residents have been arrested for an alleged burglary in Eagle Rock where the victims of the crime held the perpetrators for Barry County deputies to arrive. Justin Taylor, 50, and Jacki Grubb, 38, both of Cassville, have each been charged with second-degree burglary for the alleged incident at a home on Highway E in Eagle Rock.
Sheriff’s Office seeking leads in firearms theft
The Barry County Sheriff’s Office is seeing information relating to a theft of multiple firearms from a local business. According to a press release from the Office, several pistols and AR-style rifles were stolen from Three Corners Firearms in Washburn on Nov.
‘Bless Your Neighbor’s Table’
As the holidays have arrived, Cassville Pantry is launching its annual fundraising campaign, 'Bless Your Neighbor's Table,' to ensure that no one in the Cassville community goes hungry during the Christmas season. It is a time of year when those who have abundance can share with others who may be facing a darker season in life.
Golden man injured in wreck
A Golden man was injured on Thursday in a wreck at 1:56 p.m. on Highway 86, one mile west of Eagle Rock.
Floats please at parades
The Exeter Tigers took first place among marching bands in Exeter’s Christmas parade Saturday afternoon.
