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August sales tax results mixed
Sales tax revenues to Barry County’s cities and county government dropped moderately in August, compared to a year ago. While receipts generally held steady, the biggest city, Monett, recorded big enough dips to pull down the overall county totals.
Wheaton schools receive $46K grant
The Wheaton school district has been awarded a portion of grant money offered through the USDA Healthy Meal Incentives for Schools program. According to the USDA, the district received $46,509, which it intends to use primarily for a new walk-in freezer, plus other items to be determined.
Seligman WWII sailor to be buried in California
The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) has announced that U.S. Navy Aviation Radioman First Class Wilbur A.
Soil and Water Outcomes Fund enrollment open
The Soil and Water Outcomes Fund, a leading agricultural ecosystem services program, announced that farmers from 49 additional Missouri counties, including Barry, are eligible to enroll in its program.
News briefs, Sept. 6
The Cassville Senior Center is seeking arts and crafts vendors for a Holiday Craft Bazaar, scheduled for Nov. 18 from 9 a.m.
Music, rides, ducks and fun at Wheaton BBQ
From left, siblings Ben Anderson, 8, Kaitlyn Anderson, 7, and Braden Anderson, 9, all of Wheaton, enjoyed spinning in the free tub ride at the Wheaton BBQ on Saturday.
Pair of Cassville officers honored
An officer and a detective at the Cassville Police Department were recognized at the August Cassville City Council meeting for commendable actions and dedication to duty. Officer Matt Hoover received an America’s Real Hometown Hero Award, and Det.
Republic Services dumps local customers
Following a new agreement with the city of Cassville for trash services to be coordinated out of Bella Vista, Ark., instead of Springfield, Republic Services has discontinued services to many local residents outside Cassville city limits.
Victory Baptist selects first Rylan Wilson Scholarship recipient
Victory Baptist Church in Cassville has awarded the first Rylan Wilson Scholarship to a local recipient, Webb City graduate Elizabeth Rose Dodson. The $500 annual scholarship is open to residents of Barry County or children/grandchildren of Victory Baptist Church members.
18 teachers join Cassville
The Cassville R-IV School District will welcome 18 new members to the Wildcat teaching staff and one new assistant principal during the 2023-2024 school year. New staff members have spent some time on campus this week learning about the district, meeting their coworkers, completing staff training and preparing for their students. The Cassville Area Chamber of Commerce members provided welcome bags that were given to each new staff member during their first day of training. Front row, from left: Sarah Ulmer, Ashley Cornforth, Brisa Meza, McKenzie Brashers, Jessica Naugle, Kelli Pavlu, Carrigan Kuhn, Calista Burns and J. Grace Caery. Back row: Caleb Wheeler, Elaine Choate, Madison Soward, William Kinser, Jim Genzler, Clint Dillow, Kriya Callahan, Kayln Jordan, Maya Reazin and Christina Leach. Contributed photo
