News
Mark Elliott returns to Wildcat Nation as assistant principal
A former teacher and coach at Cassville Middle School is returning to the district after two years at East Newton. After five years of service to the Cassville school district, at the conclusion of the 2021-2022 school year, Mark Elliott departed from Wildcat Nation to launch his career in educational administration at East Newton.
Cassville Senior Center launches ‘Business Partners Program’
3 levels of sponsorship to aid Center's activities, celebrations In a bid to foster community support and enhance the overall experience for its members, the Cassville Senior Center is excited to announce the January launch of its Business Partners Program. This initiative marks a significant step forward in building stronger connections between the local business community and the thriving senior population of Cassville and surrounding areas.
News brief, Jan. 10
A $5 chili and soup Benefit Super will be held on Jan. 20 from 5-8 p.m.
CIS principal to retire after 30 years in education
After 30 years in education and 26 of them as a principal or assistant principal, Barry County native and 1988 Purdy graduate Jeff Swadley has announced his retirement, effective June 30. Swadley’s career began in 1993 at Southwest, where he taught seventh- grade civics and geography and coached high school boys basketball, among other sports.
High-speed chase ends in Purdy
A high-speed chase on Thursday on Highway 37, which began south of Monett ended southwest of Purdy, has resulted in the alleged driver facing four felonies and two misdemeanors. Ernest Naler, 34, of Monett, is charged with first-degree tampering with a motor vehicle, unlawful possession of a firearm, resisting arrest for a felony, driving while intoxicated - persistent, all felonies; as well as speeding and driving while suspended, both misdemeanors.
Denali denied injunction
Judge: ‘No express statutory requirement that a fertilizer license exempt Denali’ Denali Water Solutions’ request for a temporary restraining order and preliminary injunction against the Missouri Fertilizer Control Board (MoFCB) was denied by Cole County 19th Circuit Court Judge Cotton Walker on Dec. 18, 2023.
CARDS releases trash pickup info
Cassville’s new trash service began on Tuesday, and the company, CARDS, has released its pick-up schedule, as well as rules and regulations. According to a map release by the Springdale, Ark., company, residential pickup will occur on Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.
Exeter man charged for commercial burglary
An Exeter man is facing four felony charges after allegedly breaking into a business twice through the ceiling and stealing more than $7,300 in cash and property. Austin Byron, 26, of Exeter, is charged with two counts of second-degree burglary, stealing $750 or more and first-degree property damage.
Ambulance District Notice
The South Barry County Ambulance District scheduled meetings will be moving from the second Tuesday of each month to the second Wednesday of each month. The District has also started moving them to different parts of the district to be available and in the areas it serves. The schedule is as follow: January – South Barry County Ambulance Cassville Station, 73 Smithson Dr, Cassville February – Washburn Fire Dept., State Hwy 37, Washburn March – South Barry County Ambulance Cassville Station, 73 Smithson Dr, Cassville April – South Barry County Ambulance Cassville Station, 73 Smithson Dr, Cassville May – Central Crossing Fire District, 23463 State Hwy 39, Shell Knob June – South Barry County Ambulance Cassville Station, 73 Smithson Dr, Cassville July – South Barry County Ambulance Cassville Station, 73 Smithson Dr, Cassville August – Wheaton Fire Dept., 407 E Hurlbut St, Wheaton September – South Barry County Ambulance Cassville Station, 73 Smithson Dr, Cassville October – South Barry County Ambulance Cassville Station, 73 Smithson Dr, Cassville November – South Barry County Ambulance Eagle Rock Station, 19133 Plumrick, Eagle Rock December – South Barry County Ambulance Cassville Station, 73 Smithson Dr, Cassville
Pipe-lining project nearly completed
Mark Davis, Of St. Louis, Ill., works with Visu-Sewer Missouri to perform a rough cut on the newly lined sewer pipe on East Street between 7th Street and 8th Street. Davis uses a camera and special cutting tool to open the pipes back up for wastewater flow. The process comes after resin, which let off a smell similar to acetone when being installed, is poured into the sewer pipe and steamed to harden.
