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Vegetative fires burn across county
A trio of fires struck Barry County over the weekend, all vegetative and all starting just days after the Barry County Commission enacted a burn ban until further notice. The first fire was on Friday west of Cassville and east of Exeter along Highway 76/86.
Beck publishes 4th children’s book
Cassville resident Lana Beck has published a fourth children's book, which is dedicated to her nine-year-old grandson. Self-published through Barnes and Noble, Beck's story is titled 'Gideon's Halloween' and follows three-year-old Gideon while trick-or-treating.
News Briefs, Oct. 16
The Community Faith Chapel, located at 13372 Highway 248, will host a Trunk or Treat on Oct. 31 from 5-7 p.m.
Pioneer life explored at annual Frontier Days
Roscoe watches the crowd as he prepares to take a group on a carriage ride during Frontier Days at the Schreiner property on Sunday.
Navigating the CARE-ousel
Twyla McInturff, former Librarian for the Wheaton School District, is fighting her second battle with breast cancer. Her first diagnosis was in 2010, and her second should have been diagnosed far faster than it was.
2 charged in Purdy burglary
Two men were arrested and charged with felonies on Oct. 2 after allegedly attempting to steal from an outbuilding at a Purdy property.
200 students participate in ‘See You at the Pole’ prayer gathering
Nearly 200 students combined at Cassville Middle School and Cassville High School participated in the annual See You at the Pole event at the district on Sept. 25 prior to the start of classes. See You at the Pole is a global day of student prayer annually on the fourth Wednesday in September. The event, which began in 1990 with just 10 students, is a prayer rally at the flagpole to lift up friends, families, teachers, school and nation to God. It is initiated, organized and led by students.
Cassville man charged with sodomy, molestation
A Cassville man is facing four felony charges stemming from nine years of alleged sexual abuse of a minor. Lloyd Bowen, 51, of Cassville, is charged with two counts of first-degree statutory sodomy and two counts of first-degree child molestation According to a probable cause statement filed by Det.
Rescheduled Rotary Rodeo rides into town
Rescheduled due to a heavy windstorm six days before the original dates, the Cassville Rotary Rodeo is returning for its 84th installment. The Cassville Rotary Club and Cassville FFA Booster Club have teamed up once again to bring two nights of action-packed rodeo fun to Bill Hailey Arena Friday and Saturday, starting at 7 p.m.
Golden man charged in shooting
A Golden man is facing five felonies after allegedly shooting a person at a home in rural Stone County on Sept. 29.
