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News briefs, July 26

July 26, 2023

The Wheaton High School Class of 1973 invites family, friends, former classmates and neighbors to stop in the shade by Railroad Depot Museum, located at 311 Main St., during 65th Annual Wheaton BBQ. Plans are flexible and will be determined by those there.

Trees, limbs litter highways after 70-mph gusts

July 19, 2023

A bow echo storm created damaging wind gusts in Barry County on Friday, uprooting trees and causing road blockages and home damage, especially in the Purdy and Butterfield areas. David Compton, Barry County Emergency Management director, said most of the damage was to large, mature trees, pushed over from the root ball and covering areas of Highways 97, 148, 76 and 39.

Troutman Media LLC buys Cassville Democrat building

July 19, 2023

Troutman Media LLC, which purchased the Cassville Democrat newspaper in January, hopes to revitalize its office after purchasing the building on June 7. Kyle Troutman and Jordan Troutman, managers of Troutman Media LLC, purchased the property from Barry County Properties LLC for an undisclosed amount.

July 19, 2023

Republic Services moves Cassville from Springfield unit to Bella Vista The city of Cassville has been dealing with ongoing trash pick-up delays, and Republic Services has presented the city council with a plan of action to solve the issue. Don Collins, area senior manager for Republic Services, addressed the council on Thursday, recognizing the shortfalls and promising a resolution.

Purdy Festival draws families to fun

July 19, 2023

Ed Lassley, of Purdy, his grandson, Titus Lassley, in the foreground, and granddaughter, Charlie Brown, at rear, visit with Butch Patrick, right, who portrayed Eddie Munster in the long-running television show, The Munsters.

Return of the refurb

July 19, 2023

Cassville summer school continues furniture refurbishing project For the second year, students in grades 1-5 at summer school in Cassville could go on field trips, have free breakfast and lunch, play at the aquatic center each Friday and refurbish old donated furniture for a at Chili and Salsa Cookoff good cause. Priscilla Craig, Cassville Primary School art teacher, took on a larger number of items this year in cooperation with the SWMO ReStore and Builds, with some pieces going back to the store and others to be auctioned at the Chili and Salsa Cookoff on Oct.

July 19, 2023

Unauthorized trails are an increasing concern throughout the Mark Twain National Forest. While the Forest maintains nearly 900 miles of trails that are open to the public for a variety of activities, including hiking, horseback riding, mountain biking and motorized use, the creation and maintenance of unauthorized trails outside of this system is on the rise.

July 19, 2023

The Missouri Environmental Education Association and Missouri State Parks are hosting an education workshop on Tuesday called, “Invasive Species: On Trial!” Participants will experience creative techniques for presenting hands-on activities aligned to Missouri Learning Standard through a “mock trial” approach.

July 4th celebrated in Wheaton

July 12, 2023

The Wheaton Fire Protection District hosted its annual Fourth of July celebration on Tuesday, offering food, music and fireworks to more than 200 people at the Wheaton city Park.

July 12, 2023

A Cassville man and former Barry County jai inmate has been charged with attempted murder after an altercation at the jail on June 30 requiring the victim to be airlifted to the hospital. Laane Sneed, 26, of Cassville, is charged with first-degree assault - serious physical injury, equitable to attempted murder in Missouri.

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News briefs, July 26

Trees, limbs litter highways after 70-mph gusts

Troutman Media LLC buys Cassville Democrat building

Solution coming for trash delays

Purdy Festival draws families to fun

Return of the refurb

Forest Service: Unauthorized trails a concern

News briefs, July 19

July 4th celebrated in Wheaton

Jail inmate charged with attempted murder

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