September 2022
WOW School scheduled at Roaring River State Park
People can now plan to attend the 25th annual WOW National Outdoor Recreation and Conservation School at Roaring River State Park. WOW Schools are weekend programs designed to teach families how to enjoy a wide range of outdoor recreation activities while practicing personal safety and outdoor responsibility.
Washburn pair killed in traffic collision
Two Washburn residents and a Powell resident died on Tuesday in a wreck at 9:35 p.m. on Highway 71 near Brush Creek Road in Pineville in McDonald County.
Area sales tax rebounds for big gains
After a lackluster showing in July and a big drop in Barry County municipal receipts in June, sales tax income to bi-county government entities rebounded with big numbers in August, reasserting the general upward trend since seen the start of the COVID pandemic discouraged travel. On top of that, the Missouri Department of Revenue at the end of the month sent out six months worth of interest collected on sales tax deposits between monthly distributions.
Brenda Louise Baucom
Brenda Louise Baucom, age 64, of Washburn, passed away Wednesday, September 7, 2022. Graveside services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Monday, September 12, 2022, at Fox Cemetery in Powell, under direction of Fohn Funeral Home in Cassville
Eldon Wayne Reed
Eldon Wayne Reed, age 89, of Exeter, went to be with his Lord and Savior while at his home on Thursday, Sept. 8 2022.
Pauline Nadine Duncan
Muncie Chapel Cemeteiy in Wheaton. Visitation will be held from 1:00 until 2:00 p.111.
Wanda Carol Withnell
Wanda Carol Withnell passed from this life to her heavenly home on July 21, 2022 in Fresno, Calif. She was bom in Monett ■k.
Mighty cheers for a Mite
Neveah Hall, right, Cassville sixth-grade Mighty Mites cheerleader, was one more than 100 Mighty Mite players and cheerleaders recognized Friday at Cassville’s home contest against Seneca. Coach Annastasia Hayes, in the background, shared in the joyous moment as Hall ran across the field and waved at fans, receiving a crescendoing round of applause. Kyle Troutman/ktrout-man@ cherryroad. com
News briefs
Shell Knob school is excited to announce Grandparent Breakfast on Friday from 7:45-8:45 a.m. Grandparents may come to school and enjoy breakfast with their grandchild.
Man charged for knife-point robbery
A Barry County man has been arrested and charged with three felonies in relation to an alleged knife-point robbery in Purdy. Rene Castillo 36, of Barry County, is charged with attempted robbery, armed criminal action and resisting arrest.
