Kyle Troutman
Barry County Health Corner: Back-to-school immunizations available
Did you know that immunization programs are considered one of the most important public health achievements in the world? Together with clean water and improved access to health care, immunizations have contributed to most countries’ life expectancy.
Mark Chapman Band delights at First on Front
Solomon Lunsford, 3, of Cassville, got his air guitar tuned to perfection at the March Chapman Band set during the First on Front concert in Cassville on July 10.
Bouncing, climbing, splashing at Purdy Festival
Everligh Palmer, 4, of Monett, goes down the water slide at the Purdy Festival on Saturday, held at the city park.
Legacy lost
A 60-year-old publication started by the late State Sen. Emory Melton ceased operations on Thursday. Operating since 1966, the Advertiser in recent years mailed to more than 13,000 mailboxes for free in Barry County, providing a robust news product alongside advertising and other informational and special sections.
Barry County Prosecuting Attorney Questionnaire: Andrew Cole
A victim of a crime is likely going through one of the worst periods in their life. It is the role of the Prosecutor’s Office to communicate with victims from the beginning of the case through its final resolution. Victims should receive understandable information about charges, court dates, plea offers, sentencing and any significant developments.
Barry County Prosecuting Attorney Questionnaire: Amy Boxx
Crime victims or their family receives a packet of information when a case is filed. They are then signed up for notifications through the court system regarding all hearing dates. Questions are answered as they arise and meetings are conducted to ensure they are kept aware of the stage of the case.
Cassville public water concerns arise
Richard Asbill, city administrator of Cassville, is concerned about the future quality of the city’s public drinking water if the Missouri Department of Natural Resources (DNR) approves a pending operating permit for a sludge-storage tank.
Purdy man gets 8 years
A Purdy man was sentenced in federal court for trafficking fentanyl, cocaine and heroin, as well as illegally possessing a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime.
Dinolympics brings youth to Cassville library
Jayden, 4, of Cassville, carefully balances an egg through the dinosaur egg obstacle course at Cassville Branch Library during the Dinolympics on Thursday.
News Briefs, July 22
Cassville Health Care and Rehabilitation, located at 1300 County Farm Road in Cassville, will sponsor a Back to School Backpack Night on Aug. 7 from 5-7 p.m.
