July 2022
New owners take over Sports World
Mitch and Amanda Sorensen cut the ribbon as the new owner of Sports World. Others attending the Cassville Area Chamber of Commerce event on July 7 were: Allison Sorensen, Jozee Sorensen, Zaylee Sorensen, Dawnee Sorensen, Marisa Hackett, Amber Uthe, Sharon Wilson and Kelli Reed. Sports World celebrated its new ownership with a customer appreciation open house and ribbon cutting. Vicky Abraham/vabraham@cherryroad.com
Holy Grounds opens in Cassville
Family, friends and Cassville Chamber board members gathered for the ribbon cutting of Holy Grounds, Cassville’s newest sandwich and coffee shop, on July 14 at 11:30 a.m. Front row, from left: Julie McCorkle, Maria West, Joyce Holt, Pauline Deiner, Allison Burrescia, Madi Burrescia, Margo Bunch, Powers Bunch and Tucker McCorkle. Vicky Abraham/vabraham@cherryroad.com
June food service report released
Central Crossing Senior Center, Shell Knob, Routine, 6/15/22 No Priority or Core Violations. C&C Country Store, Exeter, Routine, 6/16/22 Priority Violations: 1 1.
News briefs
Delinquent tax sale upcoming The office of Barry County Collector Skyler Bowman is preparing for the annual Barry County Real Estate Delinquent Tax Sale. Missouri law requires that land with three years of delinquent taxes sell on the fourth Monday of August each year.
Purdy School District approves raises for nearly half of staff
Purdy schools have approved raises for nearly half of the school staff. Following a pay scale increase for teachers last year, School Superintendent Travis Graham said he and the school board wanted to ensure that the school’s classified staff, which includes non-teaching positions like maintenance, janitorial and paraprofessionals, receive a competitive wage from the district. “We live in very volatile times and we believe it is good to pay a fair wage and we had the financial availability,” Graham said.
Live state election coverage
The Cassville Democrat is introducing live online election results for the Aug. 2 Primary Election in Missouri.
Upgrades coming to Roaring River
Roaring River State Park, the most-visited state park in Missouri, is not slowing on attendance any time soon, and improvements over the last year combined with projects ahead will provide more opportunity for all campers, hikers and outdoors lovers.
Shakin’ with the students
Shakin’ in the Shell has been a huge community event for many years, and this year, there will be an even sweeter touch. Kellie Davis, Shell Knob Chamber of Commerce director, said she had the idea to have students design the T-shirt for this year.
18 indicted for meth conspiracy
Eighteen defendants, including three bi-county residents, have been indicted by a federal grand jury for their alleged roles in a conspiracy to distribute large amounts of methamphetamine in southwest Missouri after law enforcement officers seized approximately 29 pounds of methamphetamine, approximately $57,000 and firearms.
Year in photos: Cassville wrestling
Editor’s note: Throughout the summer, the Cassville Democrat will feature the best unprinted photos from every local team photographed in the 2021-2022 athletics season. — KT .
