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New leadership team named at Cassville Family YMCA
The Cassville Family YMCA has announced a leadership change, aiming to reaffirm its commitment to promoting health and well-being in the community. “With an energized leadership team in place, the YMCA is set to continue its essential role in providing services that support families, youth, and overall community wellness,” said Danielle Wise, vice president of development for the Ozarks Regional YMCA.

Vets honored, crafts shared at Senior Center
Morgan Zinn, a 2024 Exeter graduate who is now in the U.S. Army, sings “Til the Last Shot’s Fired” by Trace Adkins during a Veterans Day luncheon on Friday at the Cassville Senior Center. Zinn also performed the National Anthem, and Gene Robbins also provided music at the event.
News briefs, Nov. 13
The Eagle Rock-Golden-Mano Fire Protection District will host a Open House on Saturday from 1-3 p.m. to celebrate the completion of the new Fire Station at 30625 Hwy.

Local legend ‘flies west’
Local legend and former Purdy resident, Retired U.S. Navy Cpt.

Candy delivered across Cassville
A music-playing and dancing unicorn delighted Trunk or Treat goers at the Community Faith Chapel Trunk or Treat on Thursday.
Motion to dismiss ‘taken under advisement’ in murder case
Polk County Associate Judge Jill Porter has “taken under advisement” a motion to dismiss charges against Richard Randolph, accused of stabbing Andey Hunter to death in June 2023. Eight days prior to a scheduled case review, Randolph’s attorney, Brian Smith, submitted the motion to dismiss the case with prejudice, claiming violation’s to Randolph’s right to due process.
Man charged in alleged assault
An Arkansas man is facing two charges after allegedly assaulting a person on his property on Oct. 29.

BARRY COUNTY NOV. 4 GENERAL ELECTION RESULTS (Unofficial)
Unofficial results for Barry County from the Nov. 5 General Election.
DMV getting new license system
The Missouri Department of Revenue’s Motor Vehicle and Driver License (MVDL) division is preparing to deploy its modernized driver license and processing system at all license offices, with a launch date of Tues., Nov. 12.
Planned outage to affect 1,000 Liberty customers
Purdy, Butterfield areas going dark overnight Saturday Liberty Utilities customers in the Purdy and Butterfield areas will be without power overnight on Saturday. According to Meagan Spangler, Specialist III, Regional Communications with Liberty, a planned outage has been scheduled, set to begin at 10 p.m.


