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Cassville students presenting murder mystery
Get ready to solve a delicious crime paired with a delicious desert!
D.A.R.E. returns to Cassville
After ceasing in 2020 due to COVID-19, the D.A.R.E. program is receiving a revival this year, courtesy of Zach Thompson, Cassville school resource officer.
Barry County Health Corner, Nov. 19
People should get a flu vaccine every year for optimal protection against flu.
Forest Service responds to wildfire south of Cassville
Forest Service firefighters are responding to a wildfire, designated the 1039 Fire, burning on the Mark Twain National Forest in an area about 12 miles south of Cassville and about 6 miles northeast of Seligman.

It’s beginning to look a lot like…
Drew Crain, lineman with Barry electric Cooperative, attaches a snowflake light display to a telephone pole in front of the Rock Gym at Cassville schools. The annual holiday decorations were installed along Main Street on Thursday morning, with Crain receiving assistance from fellow Lineman Billy Woods.
Fire district tax passes
Voters have approved a 1/2-cent sales tax for the Cassville Volunteer Fire Protection District, an election result Chief Derek Acheson said signified the direction residents want the District to take regarding its services.
House fire caused by playing with lighter
A home was heavily damaged on Nov. 1 following a house fire that started with a juvenile and a lighter.
Major library renovations planned in Barry County
Major renovations on two Barry County libraries, including the Cassville Branch Library, have been planned for the months ahead and will require closings.

Inaugural Parade of Trees lights up park
From left, Emory Melton Inn & Conference Center staff Courtney Dutton, Laurie Jack, Evelyn Elliott, Olivia Richmond, Christina Corriston and Harper Brown, 9, front, joined Santa and Mrs. Clause in welcoming visitors to their inaugural Parade of Trees open house event Nov. 8.


