Aurora man arrested after crash
An Aurora man was injured and subsequently arrested following a wreck at 12:15 p.m. Friday on Farm Road 1065, five miles east of Purdy.
Read MoreAurora man arrested after crashNews
Campground 3 improvements progressing at Roaring River State Park
Roaring River concessions to stay open year-round Roaring River State Park superintendent Mike Busekrus said the construction work at Campground 3 continues on schedule, with concrete work due to be completed this week. “The new sites will have lots of room to spread out,” Busekrus said on a video he recently posted to the park’s Facebook page.
Read MoreCampground 3 improvements progressing at Roaring River State Park
Emergency vehicles explored!
Hadley Veith, left, 4, of Purdy, excitedly receives a temporary tattoo from Jenna Crim after having her face painted during the Community Care Coalition and Cassville Branch Library’s 2nd Annual Touch-A-Truck event on Thursday. Kyle Troutman/ktroutman@cassville-democrat.com
Read MoreEmergency vehicles explored!Barry County Sheriff’s Office calls for service and reports taken, Sept. 9-15
Sept. 9-15 The Barry County Sheriff's Office responded to 245 calls for service for the week of Sept.
Read MoreBarry County Sheriff’s Office calls for service and reports taken, Sept. 9-15News Briefs, Sept. 18
The Exeter chapter of Sleep in Heavenly Peace, is completing its annual Bunks Across America build on Saturday at First Christian Church in Cassville from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Read MoreNews Briefs, Sept. 18
Cassville Rotary Demolition Derby draws record attendance
Clinton Collins, right, of Exeter, saw his tail end go airborne during a collision with Brandon Maggard, of Ava (No. 45B car) during the hobo class competition at the Cassville Rotary Demolition Derby on Saturday. The event saw record attendance estimated to be 2,500-3,000 people.
Read MoreCassville Rotary Demolition Derby draws record attendance
Grandparents deliver delight
Mary Collins, left, enjoys a hug from grandson Carter Collins after taking a selfie on Grandparents Day at Cassville Primary School on Friday.
Read MoreGrandparents deliver delightCassville firefighters to climb in memory of 9/11
On Sept. 21, firefighters and civilians from all over will be joining in person and virtually for the Springfield Area Memorial Stair Climb.
Read MoreCassville firefighters to climb in memory of 9/11First human case of bird flu reported in Missouri
Individual has been treated, recovered; no ongoing transmissions The migration of wild birds, believed to be carriers of the Avian Influenza virus, is ramping up in Missouri and across the nation. On Sept.
Read MoreFirst human case of bird flu reported in MissouriFEMA deadline Sept. 23
The deadline is Sept. 23 to apply for disaster assistance from the Federal EmergencyManagementAgency(FEMA), available for individuals and households in 10 Missouri counties as a result of May 19-27 severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes and flooding.
Read MoreFEMA deadline Sept. 23