Kyle Troutman: County voters tow the line
Another election is in the books, and in Barry County, it came with few surprises. As many may have predicted, the county remained unabashedly red.
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The Show serenades on astronomical stage
Andy Anderson sings “Nothing’s Gonna Stop Us Now” with Sarah Sandoval during opening night of the celestial-themed production of The Show on Thursday. Kyle Troutman/ktroutman@cassville-democrat.com
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Sunny Christmas-themed Cook-Off gifts great time
Barry Electric Cooperative employees celebrate being named Most Spirited at the Chili and Salsa Cook-Off Saturday. The group also won People’s Choice Salsa and Judge’s Choice First Place Chili.
Read MoreSunny Christmas-themed Cook-Off gifts great timeBarry County sales taxes drop in October
Sales tax distributions to the bi-county area historically have an off-month every quarter, or two, as a correction of sorts — October generated more of a downtown than had been seen all year. Except for Seligman, every Barry County recipient saw less than a year ago.
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Friends Festival draws 250
Everlee Golubski, 12, of Exeter, smiles as she pets a pony, part of the petting zoo offered by the Horner Ridge Runners 4-H which included a horse, pony, cows, chickens and ducks. The 4-H and Jennaroo Creations, providing face painting to 67 youth, were at the inaugural Cassville Friends of the Library Fall Carnival, held at Memorial Park by the American Legion building. Kyle Troutman/ktroutman@cassville-democrat.com
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His House welcomes visitors
Sponsors, guests and residents enjoyed lunch, kids’ activities and tours of the campus during a Saturday celebration of the 15th anniversary of His House’s presence in the Shell Knob. This…
Parade brings joy to all
Cassville senior Homecoming King and Queen candidates Bodee Rose and Lorelei Vanderhoef wave to spectators of the Homecoming parade Friday.
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‘For unto us a child is born’
Restored, improved Nativity scene returning to cemetery hill in Cassville The hill of Oak Hill Cemetery will once again be lit with the life of Jesus this holiday season. Thanks to a donation by First State Bank of Purdy, the Cassville Area Chamber of Commerce has announced the iconic Nativity scene will come to life renewed on Nov.
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Rodeo Parade clip-clops down old town road
Entertainer Tyler Pettigrew, right, waved to people gathered on Main Street for the Rodeo Parade on Saturday, an event that returned to Main Street after being ceased decades ago.
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Rose, Bolles royalty
Senior Makaiden Bolles, of Cassville, daughter of Carlee Williams, was crowned Homecoming Queen on Friday.
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