Barry County

Through the Years, Aug. 28

August 28, 2024

40 YEARS AGO: WILDCATS SURROUND OPPOSITION — This particular play by Berryville’s Bobcats Friday night didn’t get far as the Arkansas quarterback Steve Reber, 13, was surrounded by CHS Wildcats.

August 28, 2024

A Shell Knob woman and Cassville woman are each facing felony charges for allegedly stealing more than $2,500 from a gaming machine at a local gas station. Marti McNabb, born 1994, of Shell Knob, and Jacqueline McNabb, born 1973, of Cassville, are both charged with felony stealing.

Year in Photos — Barry County softball

August 28, 2024

Exeter’s Hallie Woods lays a bunt during a matchup with Purdy last season.

Sheila Harris: Walking on Swiss cheese

August 28, 2024

In Cassville and surrounding areas, there’s a mystery underfoot. It’s a mystery I’ve only been half aware of until I picked up a copy of a Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) publication at Kids’ Fishing Day last weekend.

Haven of the Ozarks Pet of the Week, Aug. 28

August 28, 2024

Ready for a Siesta? Meet Siesta, a charming female shepherd mix puppy. She and her siblings, found as strays, are eager to find their forever homes to avoid growing up in a shelter.

August 28, 2024

The University of Missouri (MU) Extension has announced a Regional Economic Development Summit for Barry, Dade and Lawrence counties on Sept. 3 at the Southwest Research, Extension and Education Center in Mt. Vernon.

Eric Lee Hahn fund carries on diver’s legacy

August 28, 2024

Endowment will spread diver’s love of exploration to new generations Nestled in the Ozark hills near Cassville, Roaring River State Park is home to one of the deepest underwater cave systems in the country. For decades, divers have tried to chart the vast caverns of Roaring River Spring, which, according to the Missouri Department of Natural Resources, pumps 20 million gallons of turquoise, 57-degree water into the river every day.

Kyle Troutman: A stir about early out

August 28, 2024

When it comes to scrutinizing government entities, a frequent target is the local school district. Administrators do their best to provide quality educations that prepare students for the workforce or college, and the task is a monumental one, worthy of a healthy dose of criticism from time to time.

August 28, 2024

Aug. 19-25 The Barry County Sheriff's Office responded to 214 calls for service for the week of Aug.

August 28, 2024

The city of Cassville has extended its deadline for residents to complete vegetation debris removal, especially as a result of the May 26 windstorm, to mid-late September. To accommodate the volume of debris, a special waste site has been opened on Farm Road 2160, just west of the Cassville Municipal Airport entrance.

Barry County

Through the Years, Aug. 28

Gaming machine theft leads to charges

Year in Photos — Barry County softball

Sheila Harris: Walking on Swiss cheese

Haven of the Ozarks Pet of the Week, Aug. 28

MU Extension announces Tri-County Economic Summit

Eric Lee Hahn fund carries on diver’s legacy

Kyle Troutman: A stir about early out

Barry County Sheriff’s Office calls for service and reports taken, Aug. 19-25

News Briefs, Aug. 28