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County’s bailiffs honored for service
Employees of multiple offices at the Barry County Judicial Center gathered Friday to recognize the men who serve as the face of the building and the protection in the courtroom. The Center’s three bailiffs — Dave Ruark, Michael Morris and Mike Bailey — were treated to a surprise luncheon honoring their service at the facility.
Deadline extended for public comments
The Missouri Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has extended the deadline for public comments from March 18 to April 21 for proposed permits for the land-application of industrial sludge in Barry County, and parts of McDonald County, by waste-hauling companies Synagro Central, LLC, and HydroAg Environmental, LLC. Drafts of the permits can be viewed at the following links: Synagro, permit # MO-0140244: https://dnr.mo.gov/document/ draft-missouri-state-operating-permit- mo0140244-feb-16-2024 HydroAg Environmental, LLC, permit # MO-0140490: https://dnr.mo.gov/document/ draft-missouri-state-operating-permit- mo0140490-april-21-2024 All comments must be received or postmarked by 5 p.m.
Nude man breaks into home
A Cassville man is facing seven felony charges after allegedly breaking into a Barry County home and assaulting two people while in the nude. Kory Hilburn, 19, of Cassville, is charged with first-degree assault (attempted murder), first-degree burglary, abuse of a child, two counts of armed criminal action and two counts of endangering the welfare of a child.
Man wielding knife, threatening arson arrested
38-year-old being held on $75K cash bond A Cassville man has been charged with three felonies and a misdemeanor after allegedly assaulting multiple people at a home in Cassville and threatening to commit arson. Russell Clancy, 38, of Cassville, is charged with first-degree burglary, second- degree assault, armed criminal action and misdemeanor fourth-degree assault.
CANDIDATE QUESTIONNAIRE 2: Mike Phillips, Cassville North Ward
Growth is always something any city needs to look for if they want to continue to be in existence. That being said, we need to make sure it is a good fit for our city and something we can support with city services, etc.
CANDIDATE QUESTIONNAIRE 2: Zane LeCompte, Cassville North Ward
Economic development for communities of our size is tough. That’s why most communities of our size don’t even pursue economic development strategies. Or, if they do, they outsource the economic development work to companies in Kansas City or Springfield.
News briefs, March 20
The Missouri Department of Natural Resources will host an informational meeting from 10 a.m. to noon on April 11, pertaining to permits the department proposes to issue for the land-application of human and meat-processing sludge in Barry and McDonald Counties.
Verona woman injured in rear-end collision
A Verona woman was injured in a wreck at 5:50 p.m. on March 12 on Highway 76, three miles west of Exeter.
Birding Boot Camp on Saturday
Whether a seasoned birder or a birding novice, Roaring River State Park invites all to join the team from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Cassville woman injured in crash
A Cassville woman was injured in a wreck at 1:25 p.m. on March 12 on Highway 37, one mile west of Butterfield.
