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Cassville awards storm debris cleanup bid
The city of Cassville has awarded a contract for mulching of vegetative debris from the May 26 windstorm piled high west of the municipal airport. The city sought bids on grinding 17,740 cubic yards of debris — equal to about 5,980 tons of mulch — as well as mobilization costs.
Purdy police seeking info on home invasion
No immediate threat to community from April incident The Purdy Police department is seeking information regarding a home invasion where one person was injured and two others assaulted. Jackie Lowe, Purdy police chief, said on April 20 at around 11:20 p.m., an officer responded to a reported home invasion at 401 N.
City of Cassville names Donnie Privett as police chief
Butterfield native and Cassville graduate Donald Privett has landed his dream job. Appointed interim police chief on June 1, 2023 after the retirement of former Chief Dana Kammerlohr, Privett rose to the top of a field of more than a dozen candidates to be named Police Chief on Jan. 9.
Barry County Sheriff’s Office calls for service and reports taken
The Barry County Sheriff's Office responded to 181 calls for service for the week of Dec. 25-31.
