Community News

Tractor Supply Company in Cassville is dedicating the entire month of August to showing its appreciation for animals. The rural lifestyle retailer will host a variety of animal-centric happenings and deals as part of Out Here With Animals, its monthlong event for animals of all kinds and the people who care for them...

Janice Varner, Barry County collector, will host the annual Barry County land tax sale on Monday, Aug. 27 at 10 a.m. at the courthouse in Cassville. Anyone interested in purchasing delinquent properties at the land sale needs to come into the collector’s office prior to 10 a.m. ...

• Cindy Ann Beck, Cassville, vicious animal, $250; miscellaneous animal violation, $75.50. • Shane Marshall Beck, Purdy, failed to register vehicle, $100. • Chester Leroy Cavins, Berryville, Ark., failed to register vehicle, $75.50. • Fredrick Chantell, Wheaton, failed to obey traffic control device, $50.50...

• Jennifer Lynn Brown-Downard, Rogers, Ark., two counts assault - first degree or attempt, fel. B, five years supervised probation • Hester Nicole Burton, Billings, possession of controlled substance, Judgement CVC $46, fel. D, five years supervised probation...

Meet Little Bit, the Haven of the Ozarks Pet of the Week.

Cassville School will start on Aug. 15. With the start of school, there will be an increase of traffic and greater need of safety awareness. Drivers need to use extreme cautions in school zones. If you need to be somewhere at a certain time after dropping your child/children at school, you may need to allow some extra time. ...

For the month of June, Security Bank donated its Thankful Thursday money to the Kids of our Heroes Camp. Col. Michele Hovland, representing the camp, accepted the check from Security Bank President Jon Horner.

For several years prior to the opening of the Community Connection thrift store in Eagle Rock, the Eagle Rock Community Association was funded by Bingo. When Bingo was popular, the Eagle Rock Community Association prospered. Then, in the 1990s and early 2000s interest declined, and attendance plummeted. The Association board voted to discontinue Bingo and close the association due to lack of funding. Sometimes, desperation inspires new beginnings...

Central Crossing Senior Center has been offering a program called "Flexibility and Balance" for going on two years now, and the lives of the participants are being enhanced in many ways. The program was conceived by former Administrator Sara Patterson and volunteer Karin Stanley. ...

Meet Ollie, the Haven of the Ozarks Pet of the Week.

The Haven of the Ozarks Pets of the Week are puppies.

At this point, almost everyone has heard about Seasonal Affective Disorder or SAD for short. This term was first coined by Georgetown University psychiatrist and Professor Norman Rosenthal to explain the depression symptoms some individuals experience as the nights grow longer and the weather becomes colder...

Meet Vince, the Haven of the Ozarks Pet of the Week.

The lack of rain has cattleman around the county, and state, wondering what forage they are going to feed. Maybe baling your drought-stressed, earless corn could be the best option from a bad situation to capture some nutrients for a herd. Considerations before chopping:...

Texans International Ministry (T.I.M.) will host a special concert for missions on Sunday 6 p.m. at the First Christian Church Faith Center, located at 905 Old Exeter Road and Highway 37 across from Walmart, in Cassville. T.I.M. is a non-profit origination that produces, provides, and then distributes resources to missions both in the US and around the world. ...

U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) Executive Director Brian Blount in Barry County has announced producers who file accurate and timely reports for all crops and land uses, including failed acreage, can prevent the potential loss of FSA program benefits. Please pay close attention to the acreage reporting dates below...

Meet Bubby, the Haven of the Ozarks Pet of the Week.

Of all the rural hospitals across the country, patients who receive care at Mercy Hospital Cassville are among the most satisfied, according to a recent survey. The National Rural Health Association just announced the award that Mercy is Top 20 for patient care, which was determined by the Chartis Center for Rural Health. It analyzes patient survey results to determine which rural hospitals are tops for patient satisfaction...

The Cassville Area Chamber of Commerce will host a Breakfast and Ballot Issues event on Thursday, July 19, at 7:30 a.m., at the Cassville United Methodist Church. The breakfast will be an informational event for chamber members regarding the upcoming Aug. ...

Les Jacobs Ford recently presented a check to the Cassville Community Foundation.

“What a fantastic time” and “Loved the cars” were just some of the positive comments from the many people attending the Central Crossing Senior Center car show held at the Center on Thursday. 

Independence Day is a day for family get-togethers and fireworks. However, Bob Schultheis, a natural resource engineering specialist with University of Missouri Extension, advises families to leave their pets at home when going to crowded summer events...

Deflation and an uncertain job market occurs when there is too little customer demand for goods and services, too much global competition to produce goods and services, and too much capacity for companies to cut prices to move inventory. Most economists believe that low interest rates, lower oil costs, and tax cuts should prevent a deflationary depression...

The Cassville Chamber of Commerce welcomed Hungry Hollow Brewery to the community on Thursday with a ribbon-cutting ceremony.

Meet Amelia (and lots of other kittens), the Haven of the Ozarks Pets of the Week.

• Jennifer Lynn Brown-Downard, Rogers, Ark., two counts assault - first degree or attempt, fel. B, five years supervised probation • Hester Nicole Burton, Billings, possession of controlled substance, Judgement CVC $46, fel. D, five years supervised probation...

Meet Anita, the Haven of the Ozarks Pet of the Week. Anita is a beautiful, laid-back Pointer mix who would make a great addition to a quiet home. 

  While paid parental leave is fairly standard in other developed countries, it’s less common in the U.S., particularly in the health care industry. Two weeks of paid parental leave are now available to nearly 40,000 Mercy co-workers across Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri and Oklahoma. To learn more about opportunities at Mercy, visit bit.ly/Mercy-Careers...

In partnership with Senior Age Area Agency on Aging, the Cassville Senior Center will be offering the Arthritis Exercise Foundation, and Walk With Ease Programs from June 27 through Aug. 1. The arthritis program features low-impact physical activity with exercise suitable for every fitness level and ability; and the group-based walking program includes a self-directed program that combines self-paced walks with health-related discussions...

Meet Lola, the Haven of the Ozarks Pet of the Week.

On June 7, the Elk Horn Prairie Chapter of The Daughters of the American Revolution visited the Barry County Museum in Cassville, and the Emory Melton Inn and Conference Center Restaurant at Roaring River State Park.

Meet Ophelia, the Haven of the Ozarks Pet of the Week. Ophelia arrived at the Haven this winter and gave us 14 babies shortly after her arrival. 

As part of a 33-year effort to protect sensitive lands and improve water quality and wildlife habitat on private lands, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will resume accepting applications for the voluntary Conservation Reserve Program (CRP)...

Everybody loves Chiefs Football, and this is your chance to go to a Kansas City Chiefs game while helping to support the exciting projects, programs, and services brought to our local community by the Library.  Each ticket is only $30, and the Chiefs are giving over 30 percent of the ticket sales back to the Barry-Lawrence Regional Library. ...

At the Cassville Cruisers May Cruise-in, the car club presented Gene Cochran, of Aurora, with the Eddie Award. His 1950 Chevrolet was voted by the members as Best of the Bunch from the 1941-1953 models at the event

Do not wait until you are thirsty to take a drink of water. Especially during the hot and humid days of summer, according to Dr. Pam Duitsman, nutrition and health education specialist with University of Missouri Extension. "Keeping the body hydrated is essential no matter what we are doing outside," said Duitsman. "Drinking fluids is crucial to staying healthy and supporting every system in your body. That demand increases in high temperatures."...

Mercy Hospital Cassville's Senior Life Solutions will host its next meeting on Thursday, June 7 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Lai Lai Chinese Restaurant, 845 East US Hwy 60, Monett. Lunch is not provided this month.  Area providers are welcome to bring literature and business cards to share with the group to spotlight their services and obtain referral resources, and attendees will have an opportunity to briefly introduce themselves and share a few words about their program and services. ...

The Southwest Little Theatre will present Alice in Wonderland on Friday, June 8 at 6:30 p.m.

Central Crossing Senior Center, Shell Knob, kicked off the start of the vacation season with a Memorial Day cook out. 

The two-man band, The Shell Knob Strings, performed May 16 at the Cassville Senior Center.

Commerce Bank and Commerce Bancshares Foundation recently donated $500 to help support the Cassville YMCA and its programs.

Meet Waffles, the Haven of the Ozarks Pet of the Week.

On Thursday, Pythagoras Lodge No. 383 AF&AM presented Brother Jim Bower with a pin honoring his 50 years as a Master Mason.

Nadine Schnackenberg, president of Peace Lutheran LWML, presented a check to Terri Johnson, director of the Central Crossing Senior Center, Shell Knob, to be used to fund the salad bar.

The Cassville Chamber of Commerce welcomed Wendy Cairus, owner of The Health Hut, into the community on Friday, May 11, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony.

Granny’s Hodgepodge, operated by Joshua McMillion, has now taken ownership of Ollie’s Flea Market. Granny’s is located at 460 State Hwy 76, Cassville. The newly owned and revamped flea market is open Tuesday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday...

Camp Barnabas will be featured Saturday, May 19 for Barnabas Bass Pro Shops Outdoor Days, which will take place at Wonders of Wildlife in Springfield from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The come-and-go style community event is all about enjoying outdoor recreation and is part of a new, collaborative project between Bass Pro and Camp Barnabas. The event will feature a variety of outdoor exploration opportunities and activities for all ages, abilities, and areas of interest to enjoy. ...

Mercy Hospital Cassville Senior Life Solutions is collaborating with the Clark Center in hosting a Mind-Body Connection event on May 22 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Conference Room C, located inside the Mercy Hospital Cassville. Screenings being offered include: metabolic testing for the first 50 guests, blood pressure checks, and emotional screenings; information as well as a door prize drawing for a gift certificate for a free massage will be offered...

Meet St. Michael, the Haven of the Ozarks Pet of the Week.

Cassville resident Nadean Davis was one of 90 recipients chosen for the 2018 Lieutenant Governor’s Senior Service Awards. The awards, which were announced by Lieutenant Governor Mike Parson on Monday, May 7 in Jefferson City, the state capitol, promotes and highlights positive accomplishments Missouri’s senior citizens provide to their local communities. This year, 90 winners were chosen from 152 nominees, representing 77 counties across Missouri...