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Harvick Farms planted in Cassville
Literally in their business and figuratively in the community, Lainey and Joseph Harvick are planting roots in Cassville. The husband-wife team opened Harvick Farms in March 2022, reinvigorating the nursery at 16062 State Hwy.
Sales tax revenues continue to rise in May
Sales tax revenues to Barry County cities and the county government entities rallied for the eighth consecutive month, showing the boost in local shopping inspired by the pandemic shutdown that started in receipts from May of 2020 still has resilience. Since then, total sales tax revenues for Barry County municipal recipients has dropped only four times in 37 months, compared to the previous year.
Mail truck struck while delivering
A Seligman mailman was injured on Friday in a wreck at 12:25 p.m. on Highway 37, one mile north of Seligman.
Memorial Day Poppy Festival brings 2,000 visitors to Pa’s Posey Patch
The inaugural Memorial Day Poppy Festival at Pa’s Posey Patch south of Cassville boasted a turnout of some 2,000 guests, said Dennis Epperly, the “Pa” of the patch.
News briefs, May 31
This week, Cassville’s Public Works and Wastewater staff has switched to summer operating hours (shifts start and end an hour earlier). The change in hours was in anticipation of summer weather and occurs each year between Memorial Day and Labor Day.
Search party formed for missing Mercy doctor
A physician at Mercy Hospital is considered missing after not arriving for a shift in Cassville on Sunday and police finding his vehicle abandoned. John Forsyth, 49, of Republic, is 5-11 and 180 pounds with brown hair and blue eyes, possibly wearing a black shirt and blue/gray pants. He was last seen at 7 a.m. on Sunday.
Driver found dead after motor vehicle accident
The Cassville Police Department is investigating the death of an individual after the person was located in a vehicle following a motor vehicle accident. According to Sgt. Donnie Privett, with the Cassville Police Department, officers were dispatched to the area of West 10th Street and County Farm Road, across from Ken’s Collision Center, for a motor vehicle accident at around 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
Forgey retires from Wheaton
Thursday morning, the Wheaton High School office was filled with gifts and cards for a man who has left more of an impact than he realizes. Dale Forgey, administrative assistant at the high school, is retiring after 12 years in the post, where his positive influence on students at the district will not be soon forgotten.
Cassville Education Fund awards grants
Four grants totaling $3,450 from the Cassville Education Fund were awarded to Cassville teachers on May 12 at the school campus. Seventh- and eighth-grade science teacher Casey Parsons received $1,300 for chemistry sets, microscopes and slide sets.
28 years of Arbor Day in Exeter
Exeter celebrated Arbor Day for the 28th year in the Exeter City Park. In attendance this year was Susie Sorensen, Tree Board Member; Rhonda Scott, City Councilman; Ashley Lowe, Tree Board Vice President; and Jon Skinner, Municipal Forester with Missouri Department of Conservation. Skinner presented the board with the Tree City USA 27th year award.
