Cassville
News Briefs, July 8
The Eagle Rock Community Association is inviting the community to a Meet and Greet with Andrew Cole on Monday at 6 p.m. at the Eagle Rock Community Center, located at 27824 Hwy. 86 in Eagle Rock.
Publisher View — Kyle Troutman: Reflecting and preparing
May and December are typically our busiest months of the year at the newspaper, but July is giving the other two a run for their money this year.
Through the Years, July 8
30 YEARS AGO: ALTERNATE ENERGY TEAM EXAMINES SOLAR BIKE — Members of the alternate energy group examine the solar bike before their preliminary run. Three members of the group are from Barry County.
Residents voice concerns about Cassville storage tank
About 30 people attended a public meeting at Crowder College in Neosho, hosted by the Missouri Department of Natural Resources (DNR), on Thursday.
City signs cameras, tasers
The city of Cassville has entered a 10-year contract with Axon to update Cassville Police Department camera and taser equipment.
Cassville Health Care hosts carnival
Social Services Director Tammy poses with a baby goat from the petting zoo during the Cassville Health Care and Rehabilitation carnival on Friday.
News Briefs, July 1
The Cassville Senior Center will host a special presentation of Quilts of Valor to previously nominated veterans on July 10 at 11 a.m. during the lunch hour.
Publisher’s View — Kyle Troutman: An experience and a pride
Thursday through Saturday, I left our little corner of Missouri to enjoy a once-in-a-lifetime experience, sharing in the love of the world’s game as we approach our 250th birthday as a nation.
Community Voices — Lynn Hilburn: First one out of the boat
George, sitting in his rocking chair on his front porch at his heavenly home looks over to his wife, and says, “Well Martha, who would have ever believed that this little experiment in liberty we help set up in 1776 would have lasted two hundred and fifty years?”
Through the Years, July 1
30 YEARS AGO: QUACK! QUACK! — The Wheaton Community Club sponsored a registered duck race June 29 as part of the 45th Annual Wheaton Barbecue.
