Haven of the Ozarks Pet of the Week, Sept. 17

Meet Matilda! She is an Australian shepherd mix. Her date of birth is July 8. Matilda and her siblings are adorable and ready to go home.
Purdy school board focuses on preparation
The Purdy school board reviewed developing programs and preparations for the opening of school during the August meeting.
5 get CFO scholarships
Five graduates of Barry County high schools have received scholarships administered by the Community Foundation of the Ozarks.
Extension recognizes farm family, century farm, more at annual picnic

Kent Arnaud smiles as he walks to the front of the pavilion to speak about his family’s recognition as Barry County Century Farm at the annual Barry County Extension Picnic, held Sept. 9 at the American Legion Park pavilion in Cassville.
CHS music program shares sound accomplishments

Multiple band members, vocalists recognized
Donnie Spears: Lukewarm

Lukewarmness starts with individuals just like you and me.
Wildcats craft small goals to achieve big results
Like any year, the Cassville boys soccer team has set its sights on winning both the conference and the district, but this season, the team is putting a larger focus on smaller steps along the way.
News Briefs, Sept. 17
Are you registered to vote in Barry County? If you are not registered to vote in Barry County, Oct. 8 is the deadline to register to be eligible to vote in the Special Election on Nov. 4.
FOOTBALL LIVE UPDATES: Cassville vs. East Newton, Sept. 12

Live updates are sponsored by the Exeter Corn Maze. Come get your slice of fall at the Maze this weekend!
Summer fun at Monett’s Repurposed Faire

Former Monettans Vikki Branum and Susana Branum, now Kansas City residents, came to Monett’s Repurposed Faire with their mother-daughter business started seven years ago, offering pumpkins repurposed from old sweaters, mini-books composed of scanned old-time photos, and other novelties. Looking over offerings at their booth were, from left, Marissa Cahalan, Rilynn Cahalan, Royer Cahalan, all of Pierce City, and Rhonda Bounous, of Monett.



