Barry County
Through the Years, June 4
40 YEARS AGO: PARK’S KID’S DAY TOPPED ALL — Roaring River State Park topped all state facilities Saturday in attendance at Kid’s Day, when youngsters and under could fish free. Skip Doak, assistant superintendent at the park hatchery said 283 took it. It was the second largest turnout at Roaring River since the program started in 1981.
Lynn Hilburn: Barry County History Part II: Land
The story of land in early America is a tale of ambition, conflict, and governance.
Exeter celebrates third decade of Arbor Day
The City of Exeter celebrated Arbor Day for the 30th year on April 12 in the Exeter City Park. In attendance this year was Sheila Raney, Tree Board President; Ashley Lowe, Tree Board Vice President; Susie Sorenson, Tree board member; and Jon Skinner, municipal forester with the Missouri Department of Conservation.
Purdy school board fills vacancies
Student achievements for year celebrated
News Briefs, June 4
Come be a hero (or a god). Join the Cassville Arts Council in bringing “The Lightning Thief - The Percy Jackson Musical” to life. First rehearsal is June 16 at 6:30 p.m. at the Sho-Me Plaza, located at 404 State Hwy. 248 in Cassville.
Randolph takes murder plea
A Cassville man charged with stabbing another man to death in June 2023 has accepted a plea deal in Polk County Circuit Court.
Purdy FFA members get state recognition
Purdy FFA members Will Henderson, Rosa Schad, Marlene Villa, Carter Keeling, and Brooklyn Bunch earned their State FFA Degree, one of the highest honors the Missouri FFA Association bestows on its members.
Cassville Carnival brings smiles and screams
Boone Stehlik, 4, of Cassville, smiles as he makes a turn on a motorcycle ride at the Cassville Carnival on Thursday.
No sale of old jail
The Barry County Commission has 90 days to consider a path forward with the former Barry County jail property, as three submitted bids were rejected on Thursday.
Purdy loses emergency management director
The Purdy City Council is seeking a new emergency management director following the resignation of Nick Mercer from that position at its May 14 meeting.
