Kyle Troutman
Clarence “Del or Sonny” Everett Dellinger Jr.
Clarence “Del or Sonny” Everett Dellinger Jr., passed away on the morning of July 18, 2024, in Cassville, Mo.
Dick M. Sanders
Dick M. Sanders, of Morristown NJ, passed away peacefully in his home Friday, July 19, 2024, at the age of 93.
Davis M. Ellis
Davis M. Ellis, age 83, passed away on July 18, 2024, in Grove, Oklahoma.
Michael Allen Mattingly
Michael Allen Mattingly, 44, of Exeter, Mo. passed away Tuesday, July 16, 2024, at Mercy Hospital Springfield in Springfield, Mo.
Dorothy “Sue” Hutton
Dorothy “Sue” Hutton, 91, of Rogers, Ark. passed away Wednesday, July 17, 2024, at Mississippi Baptist Medical Center in Jackson, Miss.
News Briefs, July 24
A reception will honor local “Rosie the Riveter” Hilda Howell on Aug. 2 from 1-3 p.m.
Sheriff candidates share plans, goals at forum
The remaining three candidates for Barry County sheriff stood side by side on Friday at the Cassville FEMA Event Center, answering questions in a forum in front of a live crowd of about 125. Attending the event were, in order of filing: Randy Kalbaugh, current Stone County deputy; James Morgan, current captain of criminal investigations division at the Delaware County Sheriff's Office; and Danny Boyd, current sheriff.
Aloha, Christmas!
Owyn England sings Elvis' "Blue Christmas" during the Cassville Christmas in July event on Saturday. England is a member of the nine-member Next Generation Band, comprised of youth ages 13-16.
Gary Klossing: Northern Commissioner Questionnaire No. 2
No, the Jail closing and the new build has been the biggest concern. The tax payers were not aware of this budget concern until after the decisions were already made. The concern is the commissioners spent more money than they needed to by paying to house inmates in neighboring facilities instead of making repairs to the current jail.
Gary Schad: Northern Commissioner Questionnaire No. 2
I will continue to work with both the Monett and Cassville Chambers to promote Barry County tourism. The county currently offers tax incentive programs for start-up businesses and is regularly looking to find additional ways to encourage businesses to come to Barry County while supporting our existing tax base.
