Barry County
Residents voice concerns about Cassville storage tank
About 30 people attended a public meeting at Crowder College in Neosho, hosted by the Missouri Department of Natural Resources (DNR), on Thursday.
Best in show!
Cassville's Easton Long, 12, Bri Still, 16, and Mason Long, 15, displayed their bulls following the Grand and Reserve Champion competition at the Barry County Fair on Saturday. Pictured at far left is Dawson Summers, of Lawrence County who earned the Grand Champion title.
Seligman man charged with statutory rape, sodomy
A Seligman man is charged with two felonies after allegedly having a sexual relationship with a teenager in 2025.
Round up for veterans this July with Missouri State Parks
Beginning July 1, Missouri State Parks is offering visitors to state parks and historic sites the opportunity to honor the men and women who have served the country through the Veterans Roundup Program.
News Briefs, July 1
The Cassville Senior Center will host a special presentation of Quilts of Valor to previously nominated veterans on July 10 at 11 a.m. during the lunch hour.
Publisher’s View — Kyle Troutman: An experience and a pride
Thursday through Saturday, I left our little corner of Missouri to enjoy a once-in-a-lifetime experience, sharing in the love of the world’s game as we approach our 250th birthday as a nation.
Community Voices — Lynn Hilburn: First one out of the boat
George, sitting in his rocking chair on his front porch at his heavenly home looks over to his wife, and says, “Well Martha, who would have ever believed that this little experiment in liberty we help set up in 1776 would have lasted two hundred and fifty years?”
Through the Years, July 1
30 YEARS AGO: QUACK! QUACK! — The Wheaton Community Club sponsored a registered duck race June 29 as part of the 45th Annual Wheaton Barbecue.
Haven of the Ozarks Pet of the Week, July 1
Hi, I’m Tippy! I’m a 1-year-old Australian Shepherd mix with bright blue eyes and a tri-color coat. I’m already spayed and housetrained. I’m adventurous and playful with a smart mind that loves to learn.
Exceeding expectations
A 3-6 start to the season was no setback for the relatively young Purdy softball team, as the Lady Eagles turned their results around to wind up taking third place in Class 1 with a 6-1 win over Plato to cap an 18-9 campaign.
