September 2023
County in line for federal disaster declaration
Gov. Mike Parson has requested that President Joe Biden approve a major disaster declaration to provide federal assistance in 33 counties in response to multiple severe weather systems that impacted Missouri from July 29 through Aug. 14.
Lawsuit halts permitting
While Denali Water Solutions and Synagro Central are awaiting a date for judicial review of their suit against the Missouri Fertilizer Control Board for what they allege is the Board’s abrupt change in interpretation of the Missouri Fertilizer Law, a group of residents from Randolph County have filed suit against the Missouri Department of Natural Resources (DNR) for what they allege is an overstepping of the department’s authority relating to Denali. According to their petition, Citizens of Randolph County Against Pollution (CRAP) allege that the DNR has exceeded its statutory authority by allowing Denali to construct what they say is a “solid waste processing facility” in their county without the permits required by law.
Wastewater project enters new phase
A new phase of the wastewater rehabilitation project began on Friday, with open trench construction in the 1300 Block of Park Avenue. Construction will progress southwest and should advance to Fair Street within 7-10 days.
News briefs, Sept. 13
The Barry County Genealogical and Historical Society will travel by car caravan to Claremore, Okla., on Sept. 19 to visit and enjoy a private tour of The Belvidere Manson, the home John Bayless built in Oklahoma Indian Territory after he moved his family from Cassville.
Construction to block East 13th
East 13th Street near Rocky Edmondson Park will be closed either Wednesday or Thursday due to construction associated with the city of Cassville's sewer project.
Jig On the Water, Sept. 13
September 13, 2023 Roaring River’s waters are at 10.7 CFS and low and clear, so the dry fly fishing has been very good. There are still good caddis hatches every day and blue wing olives every afternoon.
LIVE UPDATES: Cassville at Seneca Football
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FARM AND RANCH: Jamcin Ranch — Raising Myotonics as more than just novelties
Cindy Lynn and James Huggins, of Washburn, are making their Myotonic goat herd – bred, born and raised on their farm, Jamcin Ranch – easily recognizable and prized among breeders.
FARM AND RANCH: Always in demand: Good farmland
The consensus among local lenders is that the interest rate on ag loans is up from what they were six months ago — no surprise to those who hope to invest in real estate for agricultural purposes.
