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Meeting a myriad of needs

September 4, 2024

Meeting students’ needs outside of the classroom is a challenge, and the Purdy school district is taking it head on by implementing the Care to Learn program at the district this year. A Springfield-based non-profit with three primary goals: meeting students’ needs regarding health, hunger and hygiene.

September 4, 2024

The generally predictable summer slump in sales tax revenues surfaced in August as income to Barry County cities and county governments dipped overall by 5% from a year ago. Barry County’s seven cities collecting sales tax took in $812,010.58 in August, down 3% from a year ago.

September 4, 2024

The Barry County Extension Council will host its annual picnic on Sept. 10 at the Memorial Park in Cassville.

September 4, 2024

The Exeter school district has received another grant for its Afterschool Program, renewed for a third five-year cycle and keeping the program going. Mandy Mattingly, Afterschool Program director, said it’s rare for a school to be renewed once, let alone twice.

September 4, 2024

A local organization is gauging interest in a downtown facade project, looking for property owners in the downtown area interested in restoring the historic facades and possibly neon signage to their buildings. Those interested may submit their contact information to the Cassville Democrat at 417-847-2610, or by email at ktroutman@cassville-democrat.com.

‘Cuing up summer fun for 66th year

August 28, 2024

Stormy Lyons, 11, of Pioneer, smiles as she is spun around and upside down on one of the free rides at the Wheaton BBQ on Saturday.

August 28, 2024

A brother and sister are facing five felony charges each relating to an alleged assault in the Cassville area on Aug. 6 where a juvenile sustained injures from a shotgun as a result of the incident.

Governor signs copies of ‘Sludge Bill’

August 28, 2024

Missouri Gov. Mike Parson greeted about 150 McDonald and Newton County residents, including students from McDonald County schools, at a ceremonial signing of House Bill 2134/1956 at the Pineville Community Center on Aug. 21.

Be wheel with yourself!

August 28, 2024

A hidden gem of the outdoor recreation world nestled in the curves of Highway 86 in Eagle Rock is celebrating completing its first year in business. Bicycle 86 & Fishing Tackle opened in August 2023, offering an extensive selection of pedal and electric bicycles, as well as fishing tackle and collectibles.

August 28, 2024

A Shell Knob woman and Cassville woman are each facing felony charges for allegedly stealing more than $2,500 from a gaming machine at a local gas station. Marti McNabb, born 1994, of Shell Knob, and Jacqueline McNabb, born 1973, of Cassville, are both charged with felony stealing.

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Meeting a myriad of needs

Sales tax revenues drop in August

Extension to host annual picnic

Grant renewed for $900K

News Briefs, Sept. 4

‘Cuing up summer fun for 66th year

Siblings charged for altercation where child was shot

Governor signs copies of ‘Sludge Bill’

Be wheel with yourself!

Gaming machine theft leads to charges

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