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Windstorm causes widespread damage in Barry County

May 28, 2024

A severe thunderstorm in the early morning hours Sunday caused widespread damage to trees and power lines in Barry County, with the city of Cassville and Eagle Rock and Shell Knob areas bearing the brunt of the damage.

Cassville Democrat office damaged by storm

May 28, 2024

Multiple ceiling tiles lasy on the sopping wet floor at the Cassville Democrat office building on Sunday. Due to the water damage caused by wind damage to the roof, the Democrat office will be closed until further notice. Kyle Troutman/ktroutman@cassville-democrat.com

May 28, 2024

As of June 1, the Barry County jail will be empty. Due to plumbing issues in the aging building, Sheriff Danny Boyd said inmates will be transported and held in surrounding counties until the new Barry County jail, currently under construction, is move-in ready on Oct. 1.

May 28, 2024

A Cassville woman has been arrested after being charged with three felonies relating to alleged sex crimes. Makensie Koehler, 32, of Cassville, is charged with first-degree child molestation, possession of child pornography and incest.

May 28, 2024

No immediate threat to community from April incident The Purdy Police department is seeking information regarding a home invasion where one person was injured and two others assaulted. Jackie Lowe, Purdy police chief, said on April 20 at around 11:20 p.m., an officer responded to a reported home invasion at 401 N.

May 28, 2024

For second year, Cassville’s general fund rises by $34,000 After several months of flat or declining sales tax disbursements, May provided the traditional shot in the arm to local city…

Annual carnival delivers smiles, screams

May 28, 2024

Madison Lane, 9, of Cassville, smiles as the Whirlwind swing ride prepared to incline at the pride Amusements Carnival in Cassville on Friday.

Ellis named special services director at Cassville schools

May 28, 2024

The Cassville Board of Education has selected Kendale Ellis to serve as the director of special services for the Cassville School District, effective July 1. This news comes after the current special services director, Mrs.

Denali’s Gideon basin deemed unfit

May 28, 2024

The integrity of Denali Water Solution’s Gideon storage basin in McDonald County has been compromised. Heather Peters, with the Water Pollution Section of the Missouri Department of Natural Resources (DNR) said her department investigated the condition of the basin after an area resident reported that the basin’s liner appeared to have floated to the surface.

May 28, 2024

In a strategic move to adapt to the evolving landscape of community services, the former affiliate of Imagination Library, Barry County has rebranded itself as the Community Care Coalition, Barry County. The transition began amid the statewide rollout of the Imagination Library program by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

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Windstorm causes widespread damage in Barry County

Cassville Democrat office damaged by storm

County Jail closing June 1

Cassville woman charged with sex crimes

Purdy police seeking info on home invasion

Sales tax income surges in May

Annual carnival delivers smiles, screams

Ellis named special services director at Cassville schools

Denali’s Gideon basin deemed unfit

Community Care Coalition takes shape

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