Barry County
Janet Mills: Pumpkin spice or anything nice
We have officially entered pumpkin spice season. On the threshold of the autumn leaves changing colors, pumpkin spice makes its seasonal appearance.
Through the Years
40 YEARS AGO: NEW WILBUR LOOK — Pep club efforts during CHS Wildcat athletic contests will present this new Wilbur the Wildcat look. Inside the new costume is Laura Maloney, who will be the mascot this year.
24 sell wares at Zone 4 Fall Flea Market
Joseph Carriker, of Joplin, demonstrated flint-knapping and displayed Native American-style artwork during the Zone 4 Fall Flea Market in Cassville on Saturday.
Watch out for deer along roadways in fall
Fall has arrived, which means deer and other wild animals are on the move as temperatures cool and nights become longer. Most deer strikes with vehicles occur during October and November and between the hours of 6-7 a.m.
Sports Briefs, Oct. 9
The Cassville girls golf team played to a fourth-place finish on Oct. 1 in Clever.
Search and rescue finds 2 lost in forest
Two people lost in Mark Twain National Forest in the overnight hours of Sept. 24 were recovered without incident by search and rescue crews with the Central Crossing Fire Protection District.
Power of Pink making milestones
Power of Pink is celebrating its 14th year of service to women diagnosed with breast cancer by raising a record $53,442.90 in donations to four Pink Ladies of 2024. Janice McCracken, Power of Pink founder and organizer, said including this year’s recipients, the organization has helped 54 women total and raised $415,265.51.
Meet the Ladies
In 2024, Power of Pink gave out $13,360.73 to four women undergoing breast cancer treatment. Janice McCracken founder and organizer of Power of Pink said 2024, its 14th year, has been the biggest yet.
Through the Years, Oct. 2
40 YEARS AGO: AGING LAND TURTLE — In May, 1940, Pete Tucker of Cassville carved his initials and the date in a land turtle near Eagle Rock. Just recently, Buford Ball found the terrapin in his yard. Tucker said his RFT initials were barely visible on the shell. He estimated the terrapin was about one-quarter mile from where he released it 44 years ago.
Freedom Bank appreciates 25 years of customers
Shana Perez, right, talks with Freedom Bank Cassville Senior Vice President Kelly Mills during the Bank’s customer appreciation event, celebrating 25 years in business. More than 525 meals were handed out, as well as cash prizes and giveaways.
