Kyle Troutman
Man charged for shooting
A Shell Knob man is being held in the Barry County jail on four felony charges after allegedly shooting a victim during an altercation.
Purdy school board reviews state law action
There was both good news and bad news at the Purdy school board meeting in May as district leaders try to navigate uncertain financial waters.
Exeter woman charged with setting trailer ablaze
An Exeter woman had been charged with two felonies after allegedly setting a trailer home on fire while a person was sleeping inside.
Cassville man dies in sidewipe wreck
A Cassville man died in a wreck at 8:20 p.m. on May 25 on Farm Road 2020, one mile south of Cassville.
Through the Years, June 3
30 YEARS AGO: Karen Hester’s class views the equipment in an ambulance courtesy of EMT Donna Lung.
Haven of the Ozarks Pet of the Week, June 3
Meet sweet young Muggsy. Muggsy is a mixed breed with an estimated date of birth Nov. 18, 2025.
85-year-old injured in ATV wreck
A Washburn man was injured in a wreck at 2 p.m. on May 26 on Farm Road 1040, two miles west of Washburn.
Soroptimist Club awards 2 scholarships
The Soroptimist Club of Barry County has selected Jenevieve Adams as one of two 2026 Violet Richardson Scholarship recipients.
National Nursing Home Week celebrated
Pam Hall has recently joined the team at Cassville Healthcare and Rehab as the new Administrator of the facility, which celebrated National Nursing Home Week May 11-15 with residents, families and staff. This year’s theme as an “International Cruise” to bring fun, laughter and engagement to residents throughout the week. Residents received passports, participated in themed activities, enjoyed daily “Captains Announcements,” and traveled the world through music, decorations, food and fellowship.“
News Briefs, June 3
The City of Cassville’s water quality report for the year 2025 is now available online at https://dnrservices.mo.gov/ccr/MO5010144.pdf.
