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Students learn about water conservation (03/11/10)

County court cases up 20 percent (03/11/10)
It was a busy year for the Barry County court system according to a year-end report released this week by Barry County Circuit Clerk Craig Williams. Criminal division In 2009, there were 5,696 cases filed in the Barry County Circuit Clerk's Office, which is 20 percent more than the 4,708 cases filed in 2008. Of those cases filed in 2009, 1,342 were criminal cases, which is down 32 cases from the previous year...

Cassville man takes helm at BCHD (03/11/10)
Roger Brock, of Cassville, began serving as the Barry County Health Department's new administrator on March 1. Brock has over 13 years of experience in public health. "I enjoy working with people," said Brock. "I do a lot in the community along with the work I have done with the health department. I see public health as something interesting and challenging. There is never a dull moment in this field."...

Local stories found only in our March 10, 2010 print edition (03/10/10)
These and other stories can be found only in our print edition. Please pick up a copy at our newsstands or subscribe today! To subscribe, call our office at (417) 847-2610 or stop by at 600 Main St. in Cassville. Funding cuts put local PAT programs in danger...

Local stories found only in our March 3, 2010 print edition (03/04/10)
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Man charged with distributing child porn (03/04/10)
A Goodman man has been charged in Barry County with four counts of distributing child pornography. His arrest came as a result of an undercover operation conducted by Barry County Sheriff's Detective Brian Martin and Cassville Police Department Detective James Smith, both members of the Southwest Missouri Cyber Crimes Task Force...

2010 trout season begins at RRSP (03/04/10)
Over 2,000 anglers, including 354 youngsters, take part in Opening Day festivities

Local stories found only in our Feb. 24, 2010 print edition (02/25/10)
These and other stories can be found only in our print edition. Please pick up a copy at our newsstands or subscribe today! To subscribe, call our office at (417) 847-2610 or stop by at 600 Main St. in Cassville. Teacher to lead CIS City receives stimulus funds...

Few surprises emerge on first day of filing (02/25/10)
Filing for the August primary election opened Tuesday, and seven of the nine candidates who filed for office in Barry County are incumbents. The only office to attract new names to the ballot is the position of Division II Associate Circuit Judge. Carr Woods is not seeking re-election to the judgeship, and two Cassville attorneys have filed to succeed him. Cordelia Herrin and Robert "Bob" Foulke have filed for the office on the Republican ticket...

Trout season opens Monday at RRSP (02/25/10)
The Roaring River State Park staff is preparing to welcome around 2,500 anglers on March 1. Over the last few months, several park improvements have been completed in anticipation of the 2010 trout season opener. "The stream should be in good shape for fishing by opening day," said Jerry Dean, Roaring River Hatchery manager. "Crews have been busy this winter removing excess gravel that moved into the stream due to the flooding we had last season...

Grant challenge introduced (02/18/10)
The Cassville Community Foundation (CCF) is working to provide local food pantries with a large funding boost this year. Through the Ozarks Million Dollar Hunger Challenge, local pantries could receive over $10,500 in grant funding. "If individuals want to help the local food pantries right now, we recommend they get onboard with the CCF campaign," said Janet Mills, of the Cassville United Methodist Church Food Pantry. ...

Local stories found only in our Feb. 17, 2010 print edition (02/18/10)
These and other stories can be found only in our print edition. Please pick up a copy at our newsstands or subscribe today! To subscribe, call our office at (417) 847-2610 or stop by at 600 Main St. in Cassville. --- Crash claims life of Golden man Funds will improve officer safety...

Crowder receives $3.6 million grant (02/18/10)
Stimulus funds to benefit addictions counseling program founded at Cassville Campus

Trial of accused child murderer postponed (02/11/10)
A reappearance date has been set for March 4 in Phelps County Circuit Court. "On that day hopefully, a new trial date will be set," said Cox. "It's likely it won't be until the end of the year." Collings' trial was originally scheduled to begin in March. Collings and David Spears have both been charged with first degree murder, forcible rape and statutory rape in connection with Ford's death...

Groundbreaking held for hospital project (02/11/10)
New cafeteria and kitchen to be constructed, 20 percent of facility to be renovated this year