Barry County
Sweet treats, big wins on Halloween
Brielle Handy may be only 22 months old, but her old lady costume had candy-givers fooled at the Cassville Mill Street Church of Christ Trunk or Treat on Saturday. With Brielle are her parents, Blane Handy and Megan Handy, of Monett. Delivering candy to the young elder was Janelle Kelley, at right.
Stars shine at The Show!
Jackson Crain, portraying Frank Sinatra, sings "New York, New York" to open The Show, with a Viva Las Vegas theme, at the Cassville High School Performing Arts Center on Oct. 24.
Free meals program not a fit for all
Two Barry County school districts are utilizing a federal program that makes meals free to all students, and while other districts have looked into the program, it is not a fit for all.
Exeter woman facing statutory rape charge
An Exeter woman is facing two felony charges after allegedly engaging in an inappropriate sexual relationship with a juvenile.
Purdy school board reviews state assessment
The Purdy school board reviewed its last Annual Performance Review (APR) at its October meeting to highlight current efforts to improve the district in the state’s assessment.
Sales tax income slides in October
Barry County’s cities and county entities collecting sales tax in October took a sharp downturn.
Southwest Education Fund awards $10,000 in grants
The Southwest Education Fund recently awarded more than $10,000 for new innovative programs in literacy, bullying prevention, listening skills, and food production, according to Angela Seymour, Chair of the Committee.
Publisher’s View — Kyle Troutman: A Rally to remember
On Monday, I attended the Barry County Republican Rally at Cassville High School, a veritable who’s who of the politically minded and a consistent draw of state- and national-level politicians.
Community Voices — Jon Horner: Chili and community — The joy of America’s Real Hometown
I’ve said it many times, and I’m sure some will think I’m a tad bit impartial, but, there is something special about America’s Real Hometown, also known as Cassville, Missouri.
Community Voices — Nancy Walsh: Clay, rocks, and answers: Enrolling in Missouri’s Master Gardener course
Last year, I decided to enroll in the Missouri Master Gardener course.
