News

Almost open!
The 7th Street Bridge has been paved and is near opening. A ribbon cutting for the bridge will be held on Tuesday at 12:30 p.m.
Purdy superintendent issues statement on late board president
Travis Graham, superintendent of the Purdy School District, recently issued a statement on the passing of Board President David Young, who died on March 14.
News Briefs, March 25
Absentee voting for the April 7 General Municipal Election is ongoing at the Barry County Clerk’s Office in Cassville, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Two-week in-person, no-excuse absentee voting began Tuesday.

Library basement open during renovations
The Cassville Branch of the Barry-Lawrence Regional Library is serving patrons from the basement this spring, as renovations are underway in the main level.
Seligman floats $10M bond proposal
The city of Seligman is seeking voter approval on April 7 to issue bonds to fund a major water infrastructure project at a cost of $9.2 million.
Cassville man guilty of child molestation
A Cassville man has been found guilty of child molestation in a bench trial held Thursday in Stone County Circuit Court.

3-phase renovation underway at Mercy Cassville
Mercy Hospital in Cassville is undergoing a multi-phase renovation project on its emergency room, placing a focus on expanding services and improving patient flow.

Lewis Royer: Wheaton School Board Election Questionnaire
Having grown up in this community, I have a deep connection to Wheaton and the School. I feel it is important to advocate for public education and the needs for the students in our district. I believe serving on the school board is an important way to serve our students and community.

Nikki Allen: Wheaton School Board Election Questionnaire
I want to win this school board position because I care deeply about the future of our school and the families in our community. As a parent and a proud alumni of this district, I understand the importance of having a strong school with solid leadership. Our teachers deserve support, our students deserve every opportunity to succeed, and our parents deserve to have their voices heard.

Elizabeth Goetz: Wheaton School Board Election Questionnaire
I want to win this position because the Wheaton community and school are important to me. I am a Wheaton Alumni, as are my parents and grandparents. I feel as though I received a good education that prepared me for the next steps in my life and professional career. I want to ensure the same is the case for my kids and generations to follow. I have two children in school district currently in 4th and 1st grade as well as a 3-year-old, so I am committed to the future of our school and community.



