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The Show shines spotlight in Shell Knob
Crystal Wilson donned her best Paul McCartney garb as she performed “Get Back” during The Show for a crowd of about 100 at the Shell Knob school auditorium on Sunday
Fitzpatrick highlights work as treasurer
Former Missouri State Treasurer Scott Fitzpatrick, now officially sworn in as the state auditor, has reflected on his accomplishments from his four years as State Treasurer. One of the youngest to hold an elected state office, Fitzpatrick was appointed to the treasurer position in 2018, following former treasurer Eric Schmitt’s appointment to attorney general due to Josh Hawley’s election to the senate.
Elections coming for Cassville, Southwest school boards
Two local school districts will see contested elections for board of education seats, and three others will bypass the ballot box with as many filers as open positions. Contested elections will occur in the Cassville and Southwest districts, while Exeter, Wheaton and Purdy will retain a full slate with no election.
Christmas campaign record set
Freshman Logan Wingo is crowned Mr. Merry Christmas, and Gwendylan Harmon was named Miss Merry Christmas, during a ceremony at Cassville High School last week.
Memories of Hahn live on
Parents, colleagues remember youngest member of dive team Oct. 14, 2022, dawned crisp and clear – a chilly 37 degrees, with temperatures forecast to rise into the mid-70s.
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A Pesticide Applicator Training will be held at Cassville High School’s Agriculture Department. The training provides certification to obtain a Missouri Private Pesticide Applicators License for agricultural producers and will also count for recertification requirements by the state.
PHOTO GALLERY: Wheaton crowns homecoming royalty
Steven Chavis, left, and Allison Whitman were crowned Wheaton’s Homecoming King and Queen on Friday.
Eagle eyes in the skies
Desmond McIntyre, 10, of Bentonville, Ark., looks through a scope aimed at the treeline south of Roaring River State Park, hoping to see a few bald eagles flying in the area.
Seligman ATM burglarized early morning Saturday
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. A release from the Office said at about 1:18 a.m.
Serial business burglar faces 18 felonies
An alleged serial burglar in Cassville apprehended in December 2022 is now facing 18 felonies and 16 misdemeanors among 13 total cases in Barry County Circuit Court. Jamison Jump, 20, of Cassville, is facing nine counts of second-degree burglary, three counts of stealing, one count of tampering with a motor vehicle, one count of stealing a motor vehicle, one count of stealing a firearm, one count of unlawful possession of a firearm, one count of first-degree property damage and one count of possession of a controlled substance, all felonies.
