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Brenda Broughton, who lives in the Roaring River area, puts the finishing touches on a decorative door spray, during a Christmas Open House hosted by Roaring River State Park Saturday morning. Sheila Harris/sheilaharrisads@ gmail.com.
Barry County Council on Aging seeks community support
The Barry County Council on Aging (BCCOA), a vital resource for local seniors, is reaching out to the community for financial support to continue offering essential services to senior citizens in Barry County. According to a Council press release, currently, the council’s programs and resources are funded exclusively by the Barry County Senior Citizens Tax Fund Board.
Purdy Carnival fills halls with fun
Diego Aldaba, 6, of Purdy selects a Blow-Pop with the hope of a larger prize a the Purdy Carnival on Friday. Running the game was Abby Schallert, a Purdy kindergarten teacher, and Aldaba’s mother, Griselda Rivera, provided support. Kyle Troutman/[email protected]
Ribbon cut for new Nativity scene
Freida Wolf, left, shares a laugh with Ann Nickle on at the First Friday Coffee in the Cassville City Park, hosted by First State Bank. The event ended with a ribbon cutting for the new Nativity scene at Oak Hill Cemetery, the artwork for which Wolf designed.
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.
