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On Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the First Baptist Church Activity Center in Washburn.
Harry Gilbert
Harry Gilbert Wilkinson, Jr., age 73, of Exeter, died at 12:50 p.m. Tuesday, August 30, 2022.
Corporal punishment policies vary locally
The Cassville school district’s revival of corporal punishment by paddle has sparked international reaction, but corporal punishment in Missouri — especially in Barry County and southern Lawrence County — is more often authorized than prohibited. In the eight local districts covered by CherryRoad Media newspapers, five, now including Cassville, have policies that allow for corporal punishment.
Cassville Pantry highlights hunger advocacy
September is National Hunger Action Month, and there has never been a more critical time to advocate for the persons across the nation and within the Cassville community who are struggling with the issue of food insecurity.
Local districts see small decrease in first day numbers
Once again, students showed up for the first day of school last week. New shoes, backpacks and even some new faces filled the halls and classrooms as students were welcomed by teachers and staff for the 2022-2023 school year.
Cassville student count up 27
Pencils sharpened and backpacks on, students filed into the Cassville building and classrooms on Aug. 23 for the first day of school.
Sewer project moving along
The city of Wheaton has been working toward a sewer project and has secured funding to move forward.
Through the years, Sept. 7
Sept. 12, 1972 The Norris Crouch Locker plant in northeast Barry County, owned and operated by Mr.
Veterans to fish for free at Roaring River State Park Sept. 17
The Missouri Department of Conservation and the Missouri Department of Natural Resources’ Division of State Parks invite veterans and those currently in active military service to fish for free on Sept. 17 at Roaring River State Park’s Veterans’ Fishing Day.
Cassville playing with intent
By Kyle Troutman The Cassville volleyball team has an extensive list of goals, but one in particular rises to the top — playing intentional volleyball with courage and tenacity. Returning to accomplish that goal will be seven Lady Wildcats, including All-Conference junior Emerson Grossman, one senior and five juniors.
