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Huddleston to take over Cassville volleyball

The Cassville volleyball program has a new coach at the helm, one who is no stranger to the Big 8 Conference. Paige Huddleston was a three-sport athlete for the Aurora Houn’ Dawgs before she made her college volleyball debut.

Exeter deals with maintenance

The city of Exeter will see a water rate increase, repairs on the master controller and remote receiver on both well houses, and the Exeter chief of police will allow time to focus on ordinance violations in the city limits.

Driskill gets $10K scholarship

A homeschooled Cassville student has recently been awarded a scholarship from the Horatio Alger Association. Hannah Driskill, daughter of Mike and Amy Driskill is seeking out a four-year degree after she graduates in 2023.

Exeter purchases new K-5 reading textbooks

The Exeter school district will purchase new reading textbooks for students from pre-K to sixth grade to replace outdated materials. Tim Jordan, Exeter superintendent, said the district was able to utilize some of the ESSER funds that were meant to help with learning loss during the pandemic to make the purchase.

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Purdy to have picnic, fireworks July 3 The Purdy Community Picnic and Fireworks Show will be held on July 3 at the Gathering Place in Purdy, located at 100 Old Business Highway 37 and Highway C. The event begins at 6 p.m.