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Tomblin’s celebrates 60th Anniversary
Mattie Hurt, a fourth-generation employee of Tomblin’s Jewelry, curls ribbon on a gift while working during Tomblin’s 60th Anniversary celebration on Saturday, where visitors could take advantage of deals and win door prizes.
Aurora man arrested after crash
An Aurora man was injured and subsequently arrested following a wreck at 12:15 p.m. Friday on Farm Road 1065, five miles east of Purdy.
Campground 3 improvements progressing at Roaring River State Park
Roaring River concessions to stay open year-round Roaring River State Park superintendent Mike Busekrus said the construction work at Campground 3 continues on schedule, with concrete work due to be completed this week. “The new sites will have lots of room to spread out,” Busekrus said on a video he recently posted to the park’s Facebook page.
Emergency vehicles explored!
Hadley Veith, left, 4, of Purdy, excitedly receives a temporary tattoo from Jenna Crim after having her face painted during the Community Care Coalition and Cassville Branch Library’s 2nd Annual Touch-A-Truck event on Thursday. Kyle Troutman/ktroutman@cassville-democrat.com
Barry County Sheriff’s Office calls for service and reports taken, Sept. 9-15
Sept. 9-15 The Barry County Sheriff's Office responded to 245 calls for service for the week of Sept.
News Briefs, Sept. 18
The Exeter chapter of Sleep in Heavenly Peace, is completing its annual Bunks Across America build on Saturday at First Christian Church in Cassville from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Cassville Rotary Demolition Derby draws record attendance
Clinton Collins, right, of Exeter, saw his tail end go airborne during a collision with Brandon Maggard, of Ava (No. 45B car) during the hobo class competition at the Cassville Rotary Demolition Derby on Saturday. The event saw record attendance estimated to be 2,500-3,000 people.
Grandparents deliver delight
Mary Collins, left, enjoys a hug from grandson Carter Collins after taking a selfie on Grandparents Day at Cassville Primary School on Friday.
Cassville firefighters to climb in memory of 9/11
On Sept. 21, firefighters and civilians from all over will be joining in person and virtually for the Springfield Area Memorial Stair Climb.
First human case of bird flu reported in Missouri
Individual has been treated, recovered; no ongoing transmissions The migration of wild birds, believed to be carriers of the Avian Influenza virus, is ramping up in Missouri and across the nation. On Sept.
