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Coming to play on Grandparents Day
Daryl Wedel, left, grandfather to second-grader Arlie Wedel, took some time on Grandparents Day Friday to visit Arlie in his classroom at Cassville Primary School and do some coloring together. Kyle Troutman/ktroutman@cherryroad.com
Area sales tax rebounds for big gains
After a lackluster showing in July and a big drop in Barry County municipal receipts in June, sales tax income to bi-county government entities rebounded with big numbers in August, reasserting the general upward trend since seen the start of the COVID pandemic discouraged travel. On top of that, the Missouri Department of Revenue at the end of the month sent out six months worth of interest collected on sales tax deposits between monthly distributions.
Washburn pair killed in traffic collision
Two Washburn residents and a Powell resident died on Tuesday in a wreck at 9:35 p.m. on Highway 71 near Brush Creek Road in Pineville in McDonald County.
WOW School scheduled at Roaring River State Park
People can now plan to attend the 25th annual WOW National Outdoor Recreation and Conservation School at Roaring River State Park. WOW Schools are weekend programs designed to teach families how to enjoy a wide range of outdoor recreation activities while practicing personal safety and outdoor responsibility.
Initiative tests sitting sexual assault kits
Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt recently awarded all Barry County law enforcement agencies and hospitals with the Community Partnership Award. According to a press release from the Schmitt’s office, more than 650 entities have been awarded the recognition for completing phase II of the SAFE Kit Initiative.
Demolition Derby crashes in Cassville
Fans young and old filled Bill Hailey Arena on Saturday for the annual Cassville Rotary Club’s Demolition Derby. Contributed photo Cars did battle until the smoke finally cleared at the Demolition Derby on Saturday.
Senior Center holds first craft fair
Symbra Boone, left, owner of Symmi’s Front Door Decor and More, speaks with customer Marolyn Wood about her products at the first Craft Fair held at the Cassville Senior Center Friday and Saturday. Jordan Troutman/ jtroutman@cherryroad.
Man charged for knife-point robbery
A Barry County man has been arrested and charged with three felonies in relation to an alleged knife-point robbery in Purdy. Rene Castillo 36, of Barry County, is charged with attempted robbery, armed criminal action and resisting arrest.
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Shell Knob school is excited to announce Grandparent Breakfast on Friday from 7:45-8:45 a.m. Grandparents may come to school and enjoy breakfast with their grandchild.
Washburn pair killed in wrong-way collision
Two Washburn residents and a Powell resident died on Tuesday in a wreck at 9:35 p.m. on Highway 71 near Brush Creek Road in Pineville in McDonald County.
