News Briefs, Aug. 21
The 2024 Annual Meeting of Antioch Cemetery has been rescheduled for Sept. 8 at 2 p.m.
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Purdy Council orders action on unpaid water bills
The Purdy City Council authorized a massive shut-off of water services to unpaid customers during its August meeting. Clerk Katy Prock, noting council members discussed raising water rates, presented a list of 72 customers with water bills in arrears, representing 15 percent of the customer base and a total of $12,031.32 in overdue bills.
Recount ordered in sheriff race
A recount of the Barry County Republican Primary Election race for sheriff will occur at 9 a.m. on Friday at the Barry County Courthouse. James Morgan filed the petition for recount on Aug. 13 four days after the election results were made official on Aug. 9.
100+ park for Depot Exeter Auto Show
More than 100 vehicles lined Front Street and Cass Avenue in Exeter on Saturday for the Depot Exeter Auto Show.
Man charged for knife attack
69-year-old allegedly threatens victim, dog on Main Street A Cassville man is facing a felony charge for allegedly attacking a victim and the victim’s dog with a knife on Main Street in Cassville on Saturday. Demoine Neely, 69, of Cassville, is charged with first-degree assault, a Class B felony.
SLUDGE plans fundraiser, informational opportunity
With Denali Water Solutions’ operations on hiatus, Vallerie Steele, spokesperson for the citizens group SLUDGE (Stop Land Use Damaging our Ground and Environment), fears that residents are forgetting the unpleasantries and hazards connected with the land-application of meat-processing waste. To bring the issue back to forefront of residents' minds, SLUDGE is hosting a fish-fry fundraiser and informational session on Saturday at 6 p.m. at H & H Pool Hall in Cassville.
Noel man injured in bike wreck
A Noel man was injured in a wreck at 2:57 p.m. on Thursday on Highway 37, one mile south of Cassville.
Cassville back to school info released
Calendar, enrollment, ParentSquare, schedule info given The Cassville school district has released information for parents and guardians regarding the upcoming school year. The first day of school for students is Tuesday, August 20.
Governor to visit Pineville for signing of ‘Sludge Bill’
Gov. Mike Parson will be at the Pineville Community Center in McDonald County on Aug.
New super at Roaring River
Roaring River and Big Sugar Creek State Parks have a new superintendent. “I am pleased to announce that Mike Busekrus is the new superintendent,” said Carl Bonnell, Missouri State Parks deputy Ozarks regional director.