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Proposed ban on medical transitions for minors gains renewed traction
The Republican leader in Missouri’s Senate confirmed Tuesday her chamber will debate legislation seeking to ban transgender children from seeking gender- affirming care. Senate Majority Leader Cindy O’Laughlin, R-Shelbina, assured State Sen.
Public transportation meeting Thursday
Southwest Missouri Council of Governments to meet in Cassville The Southwest Missouri Council of Governments will host a public meeting on Thursday to gather public input on the transportation needs of seniors and individuals who have disabilities or who are impoverished The meeting will be from 9-11 a.m. at Cassville City Hall, located at 300 Main St in Cassville The regional Public Transit Human Services Coordination Plan (PTHSCP) will help to identify projects and organizations eligible for Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Section 5310 grant funding.
New assistant principal hired
Caleb Wheeler has always called Southwest Missouri home, but next year, he will be joining the leadership team at Cassville as the new assistant elementary principal. During the February Board of Education meeting, the Cassville School Board hired Wheeler to serve as the assistant principal at Eunice Thomas Elementary and Cassville Intermediate School beginning July 1.
News briefs, March 8
Preschool screening will be held March 28 and March 30. Screenings are open to 3- and 4-year-old children living in the Cassville School District.
PHOTO/VIDEO GALLERY: Roaring River State Park Opening Day 2023
Scenes from Opening Day at Roaring River State Park on March 1.
Hatchery preps for Opening Day
Opening Day is nothing new to Barry County native Brad Farwell, but his job title of Roaring River Hatchery manager this year is. For the first time officially, he is charged with stocking the 6,000 trout, including 100 lunkers, into the river in preparation for 1,800 anglers visiting the park for a southwest Missouri tradition — Opening Day.
Wastewater residual use may be protected by ‘Right to Farm’
Rural Cassville resident Joey Rose is adamantly against the land-application of wastewater residuals by Arkansas-based Denali Water Solutions (Denali) and Synagro in southwest Missouri.
Purdy crowns Homecoming, Tip-Off royalty
On Feb. 10. Purdy High School held its 2023 Homecoming Coronation. Senior Alli Hayes was crowned Homecoming Queen and Senior Jake Young was crowned Mr. Tip-Off. Having just been named 2023 Mr. Tip-Off, Young is pictured crowning Hayes as Queen. Following the coronation, the Purdy Eagles Boys Basketball team defeated Billings, 52-46.
Sales tax continues strong in February
Sales tax revenue to the bi-county area continued strong in February. Historically, February has represented one of the smallest disbursements of the year, but for the past two years, February has out-performed January for local cities and the county government entities.
Hettinger to kick off trout season
Charlie 22 Outdoors founder hopes to help veterans Charlie 22 Outdoors, an organization for veterans to enjoy outdoor experiences, is planning its ninth trip to Roaring River State Park this year, and the company’s founder is being honored with the opportunity to fire the gun to start the season. Scott Hettinger, founder of Charlie 22 Outdoors, said he was asked to shoot the shot at 6 a.m.
