Barry County
Nathan Toon: Like Peter on the water
Recently, things have begun to change in my life and those around me.

5 teams’ district brackets set
As of Monday, 5 of the 10 local high school basketball teams now know their district seeds and opponents, with one tournament being played close to home.

Haven of the Ozarks Pet of the Week, Feb. 19
This adorable pup is Bowman. He is a black and brown colored shepherd mix pup. His Date of birth is Dec.

Janet Mills: O’ possum – are you awesome?
If you’ve ever been out in the dark, maybe taking out the trash or heading to the barn, and locked eyes with a possum, you know the feeling.
DNR still working on ‘sludge’ permits
According to the Department of Natural Resources, land-application of waste processing residuals – also known as “sludge” — may be occurring, but that does not necessarily mean it’s unauthorized.
Roller charged in a third sex crimes case
A Washburn man facing felony charges in two cases is now charged in a third after another victim has come forward.

Plans unveiled for new Shell Knob library building
Nearly 40 people were present at the Shell Knob Library on Feb. 6, for the unveiling of proposed plans for a new building.
Exeter man charged with attempted statutory sodomy
An Exeter man is facing two felony charges in Polk County after allegedly attempting to meet with a fictitious underage person to engage in sexual acts.

Kyle Troutman: If you see something, say something
In recent weeks, I have read more heinous probable cause statements than I would like.

Through the Years, Feb. 19
40 YEARS AGO: TUESDAY MORNING ICING — Traffic moved slowly on area highways Tuesday morning with a light covering of ice on roads during the early morning. Rising temperatures in the late morning erased any freezing falling weather and eliminated freezing above ground as rain continued to fall.


