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Colleagues and friends of former Barry County sheriff Gary Davis remember the 30-year law enforcement professional as a knowledgeable and dedicated individual eager to help. Davis, 74, died at his home on Thursday.

Wheaton putting $504K into 120x120 building BY JORDAN TROUTMAN The Wheaton school district has been busy with relating to the construction of the new tornado shelter, and now the new field house project is ramping up. Trish Wilson, Wheaton superintendent, said the dirtwork will start in the next couple of weeks.

Corporal Steve Jabben, a park ranger with the Missouri Department of Natural Resources’ Division of Missouri State Parks, has been selected as the State of Missouri and department Team Member of the Month for July 2022. Jabben was selected for his service to the department and for his lifesaving efforts during two incidents at Roaring River State Park.

Cassville students started classes on Tuesday, and one thing will look different for primary and intermediate students in the first semester – recess. Merlyn Johnson, Cassville superintendent, said due to supply chain issues, the playground renovations expected to be completed by September have been delayed.

Auditions will be held for the SKITS community theater fall play. “Murder in the House of Horrors,” on Saturday at 10 a.m.

More details have been released regarding the package that produced smoke at the Cassville Post Office Tuesday, leading to a closure of the office and use of an X-ray analyzer to identify a possible threat. Sgt.

Craft fairs provide an opportunity for local residents to showcase their most unique talents, and this year, the Cassville Senior Center decided to join the fun. The Center will host its first ever Senior Center Arts and Crafts Show on Sept.

Sales tax revenue to bi-county cities and county governments broke the pattern in July of rather consistent growth that followed the COVID pandemic. Despite stronger city performance, countywide taxes in Barry County took a downturn.