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Eagle Rock man injured in bike wreck
An Eagle Rock man was injured in a wreck at 1 p.m. on Oct.
Cassville woman in Hwy. 248 wreck
A Cassville woman was injured in a wreck at 9 p.m. on Highway 248, two miles west of Jenkins.
Power of Pink gifts to 5 women with breast cancer
The Power of Pink has aimed to help those diagnosed with breast cancer since 2010 by not only helping them find their power, but helping with costs associated with the difficult diagnosis. Janice McCracken, founder of Power of Pink, started the organization with her husband and two daughters back in 2010, when they owned the Gizmo Event Center in Wheaton.
Triumph!
Breast cancer is the second leading cause of death among women, but over the years, more and more women are fighting and surviving the disease. Gayle Daniels, a 64-year-old woman living in Exeter, was first diagnosed in February 2014 — with no family history of the disease.
Cassville Mercy delivers new mammogram imaging
Women who receive their annual mammograms at Cassville Mercy Hospital are benefiting from new equipment at the facility, aiming to better- serve patients in the ongoing battle against breast cancer. Gail Pierce, with Cassville Mercy Hospital, said the new mammography unit is a Hologic Selenia Combo (dual) Imaging Unit.
Food for America educates elementary
The goats were a little hard to reach for little arms Friday at the Food for America event at Cassville schools.
Lasley a winner in ‘We Love Teachers’ campaign
Arvest Bank has announced Leisa Lasley, Cassville Middle School resource educator, is one of the winners of the annual “We Love Teachers” campaign. The campaign is designed to recognize and provide support to teachers throughout the Arvest footprint.
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H&H Pool Hall in Cassville, housed in the old American Legion building, is hosting live music on Saturday nights in October, culminating with a Halloween Costume Party on Oct. 28.
Insurance explainer coming to OACAC
Those receiving Medicaid or Medicare may be able to maximize their benefits with an Insurance Education Event at the OACAC Barry County Neighborhood Center. On Oct.
Sales tax sees slight drop in September
Barry County cities and county governments saw an overall dip in September sales tax figures compared to 2021, although five of the seven cities saw increases. It was the third comparative overall drop in the past five months.
