Barry County Sheriff’s Office calls for service and reports taken
The Barry County Sheriff's Office responded to 181 calls for service for the week of Dec. 25-31.
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Mark Elliott returns to Wildcat Nation as assistant principal
A former teacher and coach at Cassville Middle School is returning to the district after two years at East Newton. After five years of service to the Cassville school district, at the conclusion of the 2021-2022 school year, Mark Elliott departed from Wildcat Nation to launch his career in educational administration at East Newton.
Read MoreMark Elliott returns to Wildcat Nation as assistant principalCassville Senior Center launches ‘Business Partners Program’
3 levels of sponsorship to aid Center's activities, celebrations In a bid to foster community support and enhance the overall experience for its members, the Cassville Senior Center is excited to announce the January launch of its Business Partners Program. This initiative marks a significant step forward in building stronger connections between the local business community and the thriving senior population of Cassville and surrounding areas.
Read MoreCassville Senior Center launches ‘Business Partners Program’Sales tax totals end year on down note
Sales tax revenue to Barry County cities and county government entities ended 2023 on a down note, with five of the seven cities receiving less than they did a year ago. The calendar-year totals showed more gains overall from the previous year, but a much more mixed picture than the last three years following the end of the 2020 COVCID-19 pandemic surge in local shopping.
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Drug drop box installed at Cassville City Hall
The Cassville Police Department participates in the Drug Enforcement Administration’s annual Drug Take-Back Day, but due to the number of drugs brought in throughout the year, a greater solution was needed. Det.
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A $5 chili and soup Benefit Super will be held on Jan. 20 from 5-8 p.m.
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CIS principal to retire after 30 years in education
After 30 years in education and 26 of them as a principal or assistant principal, Barry County native and 1988 Purdy graduate Jeff Swadley has announced his retirement, effective June 30. Swadley’s career began in 1993 at Southwest, where he taught seventh- grade civics and geography and coached high school boys basketball, among other sports.
Read MoreCIS principal to retire after 30 years in educationHigh-speed chase ends in Purdy
A high-speed chase on Thursday on Highway 37, which began south of Monett ended southwest of Purdy, has resulted in the alleged driver facing four felonies and two misdemeanors. Ernest Naler, 34, of Monett, is charged with first-degree tampering with a motor vehicle, unlawful possession of a firearm, resisting arrest for a felony, driving while intoxicated - persistent, all felonies; as well as speeding and driving while suspended, both misdemeanors.
Read MoreHigh-speed chase ends in PurdyDenali denied injunction
Judge: ‘No express statutory requirement that a fertilizer license exempt Denali’ Denali Water Solutions’ request for a temporary restraining order and preliminary injunction against the Missouri Fertilizer Control Board (MoFCB) was denied by Cole County 19th Circuit Court Judge Cotton Walker on Dec. 18, 2023.
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CARDS releases trash pickup info
Cassville’s new trash service began on Tuesday, and the company, CARDS, has released its pick-up schedule, as well as rules and regulations. According to a map release by the Springdale, Ark., company, residential pickup will occur on Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.
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