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Comments open for land-application permits
A Missouri Department of Natural Resources (DNR) public notice regarding the land application of processing waste materials by Denali Water Solutions — and 18 other companies who land-apply processing waste in Missouri – is now open for public comment on the department’s website. Residents can comment on the proposed permit at https:// dnr.mo.gov/water/what-weredoing/ public-notices, referenced as No-Discharge Land Application of Process Wastes Operating Under Permit Exemption, through Dec.
Trees damaged in recent storms
A storm sporting straight line winds caused tree damage to properties along Highway 90, west of Washburn, Wednesday night. Without electricity after the storm passed, James and Cindy Huggins were sitting on their covered front porch when the century-old oak tree near their house split and landed atop their pickup. Josh Corn, of Treesout Express, was on site the next morning and said he anticipated having the entire tree removed by the following day.
Betty Sue Dewitt
Betty Sue Dewitt, 94, of Washburn, Mo. passed away Saturday, August 12, 2023.
Through the Years, Aug. 16
50 YEARS AGO: Whether you are on the anticipated eating end…or expect to increase income as picker, Barry County apples will be available for both next Monday. John Vollenweider of the Vollenweider Orchards says the harvest will swing into full gear starting Monday.
Bernice Estelle Anthony
Bernice Estelle Anthony, 87, of Seligman, Mo. passed away Saturday, August 12, 2023, at Roaring River Health and Rehabilitation in Cassville, Mo.
Kristina Atwood: More than a meal
“I need to talk to someone about getting home delivered meals.” That’s one of the most common responses I get when answering the phone at the Cassville Senior Center where I work as the Center Lead for SeniorAge. SeniorAge works in partnership with local senior center boards to offer meals and services across 17 counties and 30+ senior centers, and is probably best known for the hot lunches served in the senior center throughout the week and our home delivered meal program.
Jeremiah Buntin: Ozark history full of interesting folks
Last week, the Barry County Museum received a phone call from a researcher in New Hampshire investigating the life of the late poet Frank Stanford. A graduate of the University of Arkansas, Stanford took his own life in 1978 at the age of 29 by shooting himself in the chest three times with a .22 pistol after an argument with his wife over his girlfriend.
Barry County MU Extension hires nutritionist
The MU Extension in Barry County hired a new employee over the summer, a nutritionist charged with educating the public on options for healthy eating and living. Bailey McAlister, a McDonald County graduate with an associate’s degree from Northeastern Oklahoma A&M and a bachelor’s in ag communication from the University of Arkansas, started as nutrition program associate on June 12.
Joyce Ann (Starnes) Mathews
Joyce Ann (Starnes) Mathews, age 81, of Cassville, Missouri, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, July 30, 2023, after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer’s Disease. Joyce, daughter of Charles Aaron and Wanda (Webb) Starnes, was born on August 27, 1941, in Sand Springs, Oklahoma.
Community engagement plan finalized
The Cassville school district has finalized its Community Engagement Plan, a new post-COVID requirement by the state aiming to help school boards maintain open communication with the public. Merlyn Johnson, Cassville superintendent, said during the COVID-19 pandemic, some districts had struggled with individuals coming to meetings hoping to speak to the board even though they were not on the agenda.
