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Solution coming for trash delays
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
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
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.
Forest Service: Unauthorized trails a concern
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.
News briefs, July 19
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
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.
Jail inmate charged with attempted murder
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.
DNR drafts new permits for Denali, others
Fertilizer permits for companies land-applying wastewater residuals expired on June 30, and though Denali Water Solutions has not yet applied for permits with the Missouri Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to land-apply their waste-processing residuals in southwest Missouri, practices will continue as the companies move forward with competing the permit process. “[The DNR] is working with all of the entities that are land applying previously exempt fertilizer materials,” said Heather Peters, with the Water Protection Program of the DNR.
State holds annual Roaring River meeting
Updates given on park projects, plans, staffing Roaring River State Park held its annual town hall-style meeting on June 29, with about 30 non-park employees in attendance to hear updates on accomplishments, plans, stewardship, law enforcement, the hatchery, staffing and more. Carl Bonnell, deputy regional director for Missouri State Parks, led the meeting, which began with the introduction of Carrie Byron, the incoming park ranger.
Wastewater project work continues
There is no substantial change to the locations affected by the City’s wastewater rehabilitation project this week. Construction continues in the both the 16000 Block of Farm Road 1120 and in the 700 Block of West 10th Street.
