Kyle Troutman
Howard retires as Monett parks superintendent
Larry Howard, who has worked on Monett’s parks for 22 and a half years, retired at the end of October. A reception in his honor was held on Oct. 28 at Monett City Hall.
VFW draws crowds with Fall Festival
Laser tag offers an engaging opportunity to dash around barriers and enjoy faux combat. Visitors to the VFW Fall Festival had ideal weather conditions to enjoy the game outdoors on the lawn of the Post. Murray Bishoff/Special to the Monett Monthly
Homeless camps addressed
The city of Cassville has been working with property and business owners to address increasing reports of activity relating to homelessness, including multiple tent camps, property theft and pilfering of trash containers.
Stars shine at The Show!
Jackson Crain, portraying Frank Sinatra, sings "New York, New York" to open The Show, with a Viva Las Vegas theme, at the Cassville High School Performing Arts Center on Oct. 24.
Free meals program not a fit for all
Two Barry County school districts are utilizing a federal program that makes meals free to all students, and while other districts have looked into the program, it is not a fit for all.
Exeter woman facing statutory rape charge
An Exeter woman is facing two felony charges after allegedly engaging in an inappropriate sexual relationship with a juvenile.
Purdy school board reviews state assessment
The Purdy school board reviewed its last Annual Performance Review (APR) at its October meeting to highlight current efforts to improve the district in the state’s assessment.
Sales tax income slides in October
Barry County’s cities and county entities collecting sales tax in October took a sharp downturn.
Friends of the Library facilitate fun
Cash Davis, 10, of Cassville tosses a ring at a two-liter bottle while playing one of the games at the annual Friends of the Library Carnival at the Cassville Branch Library on Oct. 24.
First State Bank investment supports career exploration
The Cassville school district has received $28,000 from First State Bank of the Ozarks to support workforce development and career readiness opportunities for Cassville High School students.
