Barry County
Cowboys, cowgirls rope and ride at Rotary Rodeo
The Cassville Rotary Rodeo was held at Bill Hailey Arena on Friday and Saturday, drawing a crowd to see the anunal event. David Hicks/Special to the Cassville Democrat
Drive-by shooting in Washburn
Three individuals were arrested in May as a result of an alleged drive-by shooting in Washburn.
Barry County sales taxes down for May
Washburn faces tax cut-off by order of state auditor
Jig On the Water, June 8
We had a lot of water this week. The river was at 299 CFS Sunday. This is very high, not flooded by any means, just high. There’s a strong flow, and the water is still off color. It’s not muddy, just has that blue-green murky color to it.
Nathan Toon: To the glory of God
All things happen according to the glory of God.
Purdy auto supply shop damaged by vehicle
A vehicle accelerated into the facade of Redshaw Auto Supply in Purdy on May 30.
Train collides with semi near Butterfield
A semi hauling an empty trailer was struck by a train north of Butterfield on Monday.
EF-1 spurs up in Wheaton
An EF-1 tornado struck the city of Wheaton on Friday morning, damaging a church, outbuildings, trees and power lines.
Kyle Troutman: Old jail hullabaloo
Hullabaloo is one of my favorite words. The dictionary defines it as a commotion or fuss — I can define it as last Thursday.
BCYC celebrates 60
Paige McCullough, of Monett, flips through scrapbooks from the 60 years of Barry County Youth Camp. McCullough was a counselor at the camp off and on from 1981-2010. She also served as assistant director/co-director for a stint, and she taught music and arts and crafts. The camp celebrated its 60th installment last week at Camp Smokey at Roaring River State Park, opening with a dinner for counselors and campers current and past, as well as previous administration. Kyle Troutman/[email protected]
