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Fire and Thunder rocks July 4 sky
A finale for Shell Knob’s Fire and Thunder turned into an encore presentation Monday in celebration of Independence Day. Kyle Troutman/ktroutman@cherryroad.com .
5 wrecks, 9 arrests over holiday
From July 1-4, there were five wrecks with injury in Barry County, and two of those results in arrests. According to reports from the Missouri State Highway Patrol, two wrecks were on Friday, at the same place but different times, another was on Sunday and two were on Monday.
Cassville Pantry receives Ozarks Food Harvest grant
The Cassville Pantry recently received a $30,000 capacity building grant as part of the Ozarks Food Harvest’s $1 million investment in agency infrastructure in southwest Missouri. The grant funding will purchase a walk-in cooler, which will help increase perishable food storage capacity for fresh produce, dairy and meat products and assist the Pantry’s ability to feed food insecure families in Barry County.
Build me up, Buttercup baby
Pa’s Posey Patch in Cassville has been catching the eye of professional and amateur photographers as it has grown in recognition. Dennis and Brenda Epperly own an operate the 60 acre property at 21501 Farm Road 1120 in Cassville.
Shell Knob gets 1,024 votes in contest
Shell Knob has had a lot going on lately with the Poker Run and annual Independence Fest, but that was not all. Kellie Davis, Shell Knob Chamber of Commerce director, said she has been in contact with a company who hopes to bring better internet to the area.
Fireworks shine over rain in Eagle Rock
Although it began thunderstorming part-way through the 4th of July Fireworks Show in Eagle Rock, the colorful explosions ruled the sky. Kyle Troutman/ktroutman@cherryroad.com The 4th of July Fireworks Show in Eagle Rock on Saturday provided some color to the sky.
News briefs
Corsicana Road District to meet The Corsicana Special Road District will conduct its monthly meeting on July 12 at 7 p.m. at the home of Garry and Pam Bartkoski, located at 5086 Farm Road 2057 in Monett.
Summer school students of service
Eighth-grader Linda Hurd read a book to a thankful pup during a Cassville summer school trip to the Haven of the Ozarks Animal Sanctuary last week. Kyle Troutman/ktroutman@ cherryroad.com.
Goodman to become chief judge
Judge Jack A. L. Goodman, of Monett, has been elected by the judges of the Missouri Court of Appeals, Southern District, as the court’s chief judge, made effective June 19.
Purdy lights up the sky
The Terry family, of Purdy, is inviting all to the annual Independence Day celebration beginning at 6 p.m. July 3 in downtown Purdy.
