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Three charges against a former Cassville wrestling coach have been dropped by the court, citing insufficient probable cause to move forward with the case. Benjamin Glidewell, 42, of Cassville, was arrested at about midnight on April 28, charged with two counts of domestic abuse and one count of child abuse.

The town of Purdy is gearing up for its 12th annual Purdy Festival, scheduled for July 15, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The magic of the pandemic surge in sales tax seems to be wearing off, according to indicators in June receipts to bi-county towns and government bodies. While receipts for the second quarter of 2023 show revenues kept growing over last year, every Barry County city except for Cassville took in less for the month than they did a year ago.

The Cassville Cruisers will host a Cruise-In on Saturday from 4 p.m. to dusk at the Barry County Museum, south of Cassville on Highway 112.