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Friday, Feb. 3, 2012
Poll
Who do you think is going to win the XLVI Superbowl this Sunday?
 New York Giants.
 New England Patriots.
R-5 patrons to decide bond issue (02/01/12)
If approved, $1.5 million will finance construction project, safety improvements
Superintendent offers inspirational address (02/01/12)
Joplin Superintendent Dr. CJ Huff gave an emotional and inspirational address during the 2012 Cassville Area Chamber of Commerce banquet on Saturday. The event, which was held in the Cassville High School commons area, was attended by 174 local community members...
Woman starved (02/01/12)
Barry County Coroner Jim Fohn said an autopsy completed on the body of Charity Ann Coscia, of Seligman, shows that she died of malnutrition. "She just wouldn't eat," said Fohn. "She had a history of this." Fohn said he was not sure if Coscia had been diagnosed as anorexic...
Gizmo's Event Center closes (02/01/12)
One of Barry County's largest entertainment attractions is closing. Gizmo's Event Center has closed its doors, and owners Dale and Janice McCracken are planning to hold an auction of the rodeo arena equipment and portable stages on Saturday. The sale will include restaurant equipment, estate merchandise, household furnishings and appliances, office equipment, antiques and collectibles and shop equipment...
Hospital celebrates name change (02/01/12)
Nearly 100 hospital staff members and local community members attended One Mercy Celebration at Mercy Hospital Cassville on Tuesday. After Dave Steinmann, Mercy Hospital Cassville chief operating officer, welcomed attendees to the event, Tom Gripka, chaplain for Mercy Hospitals in Cassville and Aurora, offered the opening invocation...
Barry County voters to decide 911 tax issue (02/01/12)
On Tuesday, Barry County voters will have the opportunity to decide a one-eighth of a cent sales tax that will support county emergency services. Jon Horner, Barry County E-911 Emergency Services Board chairman, has indicated that Barry County E-911 only has enough cash to operate until December of this year...
County arrests nearly equal to numbers recorded in 2010 (02/01/12)
The Barry County Sheriff's Office responded to a total of 12,981 calls during 2011 according to an end-of-year report rleased by Barry County Sheriff Mick Epperly and Jail Administrator Jan Smith. As a result of these incidents, 2,828 charges were recorded, which marks a slight increase of less than a 2 percent. There were 2,824 arrest charges filed in 2010...
Fundraising event to feature Harlem basketball team (02/01/12)
The Harlem Ambassadors will take on the Habitat Hometown Heroes at the Cassville High School gymnasium on Saturday, Feb. 11. The event, which is scheduled to begin at 7 p.m., will raise funds for Habitat For Humanity of South Barry County. "At our shows, we want the kids to know that they're part of our team too," said Harlem Ambassadors coach Lade Majic. ...
Annual soils and crops conference scheduled (02/01/12)
The 83rd annual Barry County Soils and Crops Conference will be held at the Butterfield Community Center from 6 to 9 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 9. Registration is scheduled to begin at 6 p.m., and a free meal will be served at 6:15 p.m. Lisa (Dale) Hyde, assistant vice president of risk management at FCS in Mt. ...
Shell Knob man injured in crash near Carr Lane (02/01/12)
By Melonie Roberts Shell Knob man is dead following a single-vehicle crash that took place at 7:20 p.m. on Highway 39, about a half of a mile north of Carr Lane. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, Gary W. Barta, 63, of Shell Knob, was driving a 2008 Ford F150 when the vehicle went off the road, struck a culvert and overturned. Barta was pronounced dead at the scene by Stone County Coroner John Cunningham. Barta was wearing a seat belt...
Donation (02/01/12)
Snow removal plans change (02/01/12)
Drivers in the bi-county area should be aware that some changes have taken place in the way the Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) plans for snow removal. According to Mike Middleton, District 7's maintenance engineer, the recent restructuring of MoDOT offices and resources has benefitted his department...
Exeter Council approves maintenance agreement (02/01/12)
The Exeter City Council approved a preventative maintenance contract with Environline at the council's regularly scheduled meeting on Dec. 13, 2011. The contract authorizes Environline to visit the city twice a year to inspect and repair the pumps and other equipment located at the lift station. The maintenance agreement will cost the city $1,500 per year...
Traffic fatalities decline for sixth straight year (02/01/12)
The last time annual traffic fatalities were as low as the preliminary numbers for 2011, drivers lucky enough to have a radio in the car could cruise while listening to the new recording of "Some Enchanted Evening" by Perry Como. Though the count will not be considered final for a few months, the Missouri Department of Transportation announced that as of Jan. ...
Seligman CC approves police vehicle purchase (02/01/12)
The Seligman City Council approved the purchase of a new police vehicle at a special meeting on Jan. 20. The aldermen received the following four bids: 2008 Ford Crown Victoria with 54,176 miles, $11,999 from Joe Watt Police Cars in Vinita, Okla.; 2006 Ford Crown Victoria with 106,000 miles, $6,200 from an individual in Diamond; 2007 Ford Crown Victoria, 65,900 miles, $13,000 from Government Fleet Sales in Kansas City; and 2007 Ford Crown Victoria with 64,799, $5,500 from Joe Watt Police Cars...
Drawing to be held for flower garden quilt (02/01/12)
Cooperative to hold district meetings (02/01/12)
Marvin Phipps, Barry Electric Cooperative Board secretary, has announced that the cooperative's district membership meetings will be held on Feb. 13, 14 and 16. During the district meetings, members nominate candidates to serve on the cooperative board of directors. The two candidates receiving the highest number of votes at each district meeting will be placed on the ballot for the election that will be held at the cooperative's 65th annual meeting in April...
Sweetheart Dinner planned at Wheaton (02/01/12)
The sixth annual Sweetheart Dinner in Wheaton is slated to take place at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 11 at the Wheaton School Technology Center. This annual event is sponsored by the Wheaton School Technology Center, the Wheaton Historical Society and the Wheaton Depot Museum. This year's event will feature entertainment and a live auction...
Area students named to Crowder College dean's list (02/01/12)
Over 70 area students have been named to Crowder College's fall 2011 dean's list. In order to achieve the honor, students must enroll in at least 12 credit hours and maintain a 3.5 or higher grade point average during the semester. Honored students include: Megan Aldridge, Amanda Anderson, Korey Banks, Jessica Barrientos, Joshua Boley, Stephanie Branham, Katelyn Brisco, Kayle Clere, Ariel Cook, Staci England, Timothy Frieze, Allison Gentry, Michael Godsey, Johnda Gosnell, Sherry Graff, Kendra Hadlow, Mackenzie Hickman, Jillian Hoover, Jackson Hoover, Marilyn Hughes, Tressamae Jines, Erma Mast, Janay Myers, Sherah Selby, Alice Shake, Stephanie Sizemore, Trevor Tanner, Lindsey Turner, Sagrario Urbina, Rosa Venegas and Hilari Zebert, all of Cassville.. ...
Chili and soup fundraiser to be held in Shell Knob (02/01/12)
Event to raise funds for equipment purchases
Winter White Display (02/01/12)
Event celebrates completion of training center (02/01/12)
The Cassville Area Chamber of Commerce will hold a ribbon cutting ceremony at the Haven of the Ozarks' new Barbara Williams Training Center at 11:30 a.m. on Monday, Feb. 6. The Barbara Williams Training Center will offer basic obedience classes led by professional dog trainer Tristan Jolivette. The first one-hour class will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 25...
MoDOT snow routes (01/30/12)
Drivers in the bi-county area should be aware that some changes have taken place in the way the Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) plans for snow removal. According to Mike Middleton, District 7's maintenance engineer, the recent restructuring of MoDOT offices and resources has benefitted his department...
Health Board reviews service information (01/27/12)
Core funding to be cut again this year
Crowder Quill accepting entries through Feb. 1 (01/26/12)
Crowder College's art and literary magazine, "The Crowder Quill," is now accepting entries for its 2012 publication. All entries except traditional art should be submitted electronically through email. "We received positive feedback last year with the introduction of an electronic process," said Latonia Bailey, Quill advisor since 1994. "It saves time and money for entrants in terms of printing, delivery and postage."...