Melissa Hamilton: From the garden

Barry County Community Garden in Cassville has blossomed into a vibrant hub for local residents seeking to connect with nature, promote healthy living, and strengthen community ties.
Good deed recognized

On Feb. 19, the Barry County Judicial Center was closed due to hazardous road conditions and dangerously cold temperatures. During this time, a family noticed that the sidewalks had not been cleared and took it upon themselves to assist.
Zachary Fields: AMI days must stop
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2 arrested in multi-jurisdictional effort
Barry, McDonald County authorities share info
Local podcaster gives deets on jobs

Motivated by an urge to help his sons find suitable career paths, a Cassville man has launched a biweekly podcast focused on jobs. Tim Hendrix, producer of The Jobs Podcast, grew up in the four-state area and went to college in San Diego, met his wife in Colorado and moved to Blue Eye in 2004, then Cassville 6 years ago.
Line ‘em up, let ‘em loose

The Cassville boys wrestling team made program history on Saturday, qualifying a record eight wrestlers for the Class 2 MSHSAA Wrestling Championships and winning a record three individual Class 2, District 3 titles.
FEMA updating county Flood Insurance Rate Map
90-day appeal period began Feb. 19
Gary Gene Goostree

Gary Gene Goostree, 80, of Rocky Comfort, Mo., passed away on Tuesday, February 18, 2025.
Wheaton trimphs in Highway 86 rivalry

The Wheaton girls basketball team celebrated a 62-59 overtime victory over cross-county rival Exeter on Feb. 18.
News Briefs, Feb. 26
Ridge Top Bible Camp dedicate chapel