Barry County

Kyle Troutman: A sweet night
Saturday was a sweet night, not only because we auctioned off 26 pies for more than $1,000, but also because we will be able to donate about three times as…

Jeremiah Buntin: Ozark charity
Back on Nov. 25, 1941, a 19-year-old by the name of George Walker Gordon died about 7 miles southwest of Monett. The cause listed on the death certificate by Dr.…

Through the Years, Nov. 26
30 YEARS AGO: Frances Latimer and Jimmy Durante. During the 1940s, Frances Latimer of Cassville worked at MGM Studios in Hollywood where she met the famous Jimmy Durante.

$3K raised for local food pantries
Bradley Stumpff, front, holds up a pie being live auctioned by Donnie Stumpff, back, at the Barry County Bake Off & Dessert Benefit Auction, a first-time event held at the Crowder College Community Building on Saturday. In total, the event raised about $3,000 with proceeds to be split between the Cassville Pantry and Generations Project to assist in food insecurity in the county.
News Briefs, Nov. 26
The SHINE Ozarks Homeschool Co-Op Expo will be held on Dec. 11 at 6 p.m. at the Washburn First Baptist Church. The event will offer information about the Co-Op and how families may utilize it.
Senior-less Lady Bulldogs start season
The Wheaton girls basketball team is looking forward to a year of growth and development behind a deep junior class and an energetic new group of freshmen.
Man charged with sex crimes found dead
A Washburn man charged with multiple sex crimes was found dead on Wednesday.

Through the Years, Nov. 19
30 YEARS AGO: CAST MEMBERS FROM “THE SHOW” ASSEMBLE TOGETHER AFTER LAST PERFORMANCE — Cassville’s third annual performance of The Show was held last weekend. This year’s performance showcased the talents of community members and highlighted songs from the past nine decades.

Kyle Troutman: Come bid on a pie, leave fulfilled
If you had asked me a month ago if I thought the paper would be hosting a pie and cake competition and auction, I would have raised a confused eyebrow.

Haven of the Ozarks Pet of the Week
Meet Saint Clair, also called Clair Bear. Saint Clair is a red and black Labrador retriever/mixed breed (medium/large).




