March 2024
Man calls possessions his ‘rape kit’
A traffic stop on Highway 112 developed into an arrest and the suspect allegedly referring to items in his vehicle as his “rape kit.”
Cassville Democrat hires new sales executive
The Cassville Democrat has hired a new sales executive who brings a wealth of journalism experience to the award-winning publication.
Purdy teen injured in wreck
A Purdy teenager was injured in a wreck at 7:50 a.m. on Monday on Route B, one mile west of Purdy.
CANDIDATE QUESTIONNAIRE: Zane LeCompte, Cassville North Ward
Cassville be North Alderman because I love Cassville and I would like to give back to make our community a better place to live now and in the future.
CANDIDATE QUESTIONNAIRE: Mike Phillips, Cassville North Ward
I currently serve as North Ward Alderman, during this term, I directly served on the Police Efficiency committee where we made positive changes with benefits, pay and equipment to make CPD more attractable as an employer, which drastically improved our hiring position and retention of officers. I have been an involved Alderman in council meetings, reviewing expenditures, approving budgets and reviewing action items to ensure City of Cassville is looking forward and taking a logical and common sense approach with decisions.
CANDIDATE QUESTIONNAIRE: Eldora (Stanley) Pratt, Seligman East Ward
I would like to see some changes in Seligman. We do not have a doctor, and there’s clinics in Gateway and Avoca, but we can’t get one. I’d also like to see a pharmacy here, because the closest one is about 15 minutes either way. Were have a lot of older people who have been here all their lives.
CANDIDATE QUESTIONNAIRE: Brandon Tanis, Seligman East Ward
I want to be on the city council to help make the community that I love a place where people want to live and raise their children, and where their children will want to stay raise their children. I have two years’ experience serving on the city council and over eight years’ experience as a Non-commissioned Officer in Army Reserves.
Barry County Sheriff’s Office calls for service and reports taken
Feb. 26- March 3 The Barry County Sheriff’s Office responded to 218 calls for service for the week of Feb. 26 to March 3. The CAD events created by central dispatch are the…
Thank a Farmer week celebrated
The Barry County Farm Bureau Federation would like to thank Four State Stockyards, and the first 40 customers that came through the door for breakfast or lunch, for allowing us to put $5 towards their meal due to it being Thank a Farmer Week.
News Briefs, March 13
The Cassville Farmers Market Annual Pre-Market Meeting will be held at 10 a.m. on March 23 in Suite 7 at the Sho Me Plaza, located at 404 Hwy. 248. Attendance is not mandatory, and all are welcome.
