Barry County Fair Board announces fair dates
The Barry County Fair Board has announced the 2022 dates and exhibits. The Barry County fair will be held June 25, in Butterfield.
Timothy Tschram
Southwest grad now CFO of O’Reilly
O’Reilly Automotive, Inc. announced that Jeremy Fletcher, the Company’s Senior Vice President of Finance and Controller, has been promoted to the position of Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer.
Roaring River dive team preps for camera
Telepictures, of Bentonville, Ark., put the KISS team’s only female diver, Gayle Orner, in the spotlight first.
Three indicted for large-scale meth conspiracy
Three defendants have indicted by a federal grand jury for their roles in an alleged conspiracy to distribute large amounts of methamphetamine in south west Missouri after law enforcement officers seized approximately 29 pounds of methamphetamine.
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Cassville Rodeo on Saturday The annual Cassville Rodeo, sponsored by the Cassville Rotary Club and the Cassville FFA Booster Club, is on Saturday from 8-11 p.m. at Bill Hailey Arena in Cassville.
Heels kick at Mason Lowe Invitational
Jack Gilmore holds on close to time during a ride at the Mason Lowe Invitational in Cassville Saturday.
Trojan relay teams make track history
The Southwest boys 4x800 and 4x400 relay teams finished fourth and eighth, respectively, at the Class 2 Track Meet Friday and Saturday in Jefferson City — the first in school history to earn All-State status.
Chamber hosts ribbon cuttings for area businesses
Brett Rapien and Trish Rapien, owners of The Barn at Bear Ridge in Cassville, marked the opening of the general purpose venue with a ribbon cutting ceremony hosted by the Cassville Area Chamber of Commerce. Attending the event were Bob Boelsen, Phyllis Boelsen, Briggs Huddleston, Bryce Huddleston, Paige Huddleston, Marilyn Rapien and Jim Rapien. Contributed photo
Superintendent’s corner: Summer projects planned
We closed out the 2021-2022 school year on Thursday, May 19. It’s hard to believe this school year has already ended.
Bob Mitchell: Washboards, wringers were once Monday chores
Back in the days of washboards and wringer washers Monday washdays were not as quick or convenient as they are today, with computer-driven appliances such as the washers and dryers on the market these days.