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Trout traditions relived on Kids’ Fishing Day
Matt Barlow readies his son Jett’s fishing pole during Kids Fishing Day at Roaring River State Park on Saturday. Barlow says he has been traveling to Roaring River, from Hoisington, Kan., since he was a child.
SLUDGE fundraiser educates residents
About 100 area residents — the majority of them farmers — attended a fundraiser and informational event at H&H Pool Hall in Cassville Saturday night, where the prospective contamination of soil and groundwater from the land-application of industrial meat-processing and human sludge was the central theme. Two waste-hauling companies, Synagro Central and HydroAg Environmental, have more than 150 proposed permits pending with the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to land-apply processing waste to almost 10,000 acres in Barry County.
Barry County Sheriff’s Office calls for service and reports taken, Aug. 12-18
The Barry County Sheriff's Office responded to 203 calls for service for the week of Aug. 12-18.
News Briefs, Aug. 21
The 2024 Annual Meeting of Antioch Cemetery has been rescheduled for Sept. 8 at 2 p.m.
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.
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.
