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Local FFA chapters shine at state convention
Two local schools placed in the poultry evaluation career development event at the 95th Missouri FFA Convention in April, and a student at another local school was honored as a Star in Agribusiness. The Cassville FFA Chapter placed second in the poultry event, and the Wheaton FFA Chapter took fourth.
Taxes show marginal gains
Barry County’s cities and county government entities generating sales tax saw marginal gains overall in April, though a smaller number made up for the losses shown by most recipients. The seven Barry County cities collecting sales tax received $751,410.75, a 2 percent increase over a year ago.
Cassville hires new finance officer
The city of Cassville has hired a Cassville High School graduate with 20 years accounting experience to be the new finance officer. Monzell Hagins, a 1999 Cassville graduate, has worked for the city of Cassville since April 2021 as deputy clerk.
22 in ’23
Wheaton High School Class of 2023 Salutatorian Zoey Martell delivers her address at the school’s graduation on Thursday.
News briefs, May 17
Life Change will celebrate its two-year anniversary on June 3 from 3-6:30 p.m. at the Cassville United Methodist Church parking lot.
PHOTO GALLERY: Purdy High School Graduation 2023
Scenes from Purdy High School's graduation ceremony on Saturday. More than 700 photos from the event may be viewed and purchased by clicking the link in the gallery.
PHOTO GALLERY: Exeter High School Graduation 2023
Scenes from the Exeter High School graduation ceremony on Friday. More than 700 photos from the event may be viewed and purchased by clicking here.
VIDEO: Cassville teachers send students off to summer
Cassville primary, intermediate and middle school staff, along with the Cassville school district administration, gave a waving and cheering goodbye to bus riders on Friday, the last day of school.
PHOTO GALLERY: Southwest High School Graduation 2023
Scenes from Southwest High School's graduation ceremony on Thursday. To view or purchase any of the more than 1,300 photos from the event, click the link in the gallery.
PHOTO GALLERY: Walking in the sun
Cassville’s Class of 2023 celebrate the end of high school, tossing their mortarboard hats and popping confetti after receiving their diplomas on Sunday. More than 2,400 photos from the event may be viewed and purchased at www.tinyurl.com/2adv9mhe.
