Community
Through the Years, May 13
50 YEARS AGO: PIG KILLING BEAR DESTROYED — Killing pigs of a Barry County farmer in the Owens Bend country proved the undoing of a 300-pound black bear whose hide is displayed here by Conservation Commission Agents Charles Marrs, left, and Ron Glover, right.
Haven of the Ozarks Pet of the Week, May 13
Meet sweet young Muggsy. Muggsy is a mixed breed with an estimated date of birth 11/18/25. She is just beginning her journey of discovering what life as a loved puppy should be after being chained up the first part of her life. She is incredibly sweet, social, and loves being around people.
60th anniversary celebration
Friends, family, and neighbors are invited to celebrate the 60th wedding anniversary of Jim and Diane Larson.
Through the Years, May 6
30 YEARS AGO: HUSE WINS FIRST AT BIG 8 — Senior Wildcat track star Jeremy Huse placed first with his 14'0" pole vault at last week's Big 8 district competition at East Newton.
Haven of the Ozarks Pet of the Week, May 6
Hi! I’m Haywire! I am so much fun and have tons of energy. I would love to have a big yard to play in and would love to go on adventures with you.
Health Department appoints new administrator
The Barry County Health Department has announced the appointment of Brianna Meyer as the new Administrator, effective April 13.
Phillips receives Ruby Award
The Soroptimist Club of Barry County has selected Teresa Phillips as the 2026 recipient of the club’s Ruby Award.
Soroptimist Club donates to 8 local organizations
The Soroptimist Club of Barry County has announced the club has awarded $5,000 in grant money through the annual Dreams in Action grant program. Grant recipients included: Pregnancy Care Center, Dress A Girl, Barry County Youth Camp, Community Care Coalition, Cassville Middle School Backpack Program, Cassville School District Success Program, Lives Under Construction Boys Ranch and Life Change. The Dreams in Action grant is available for non-profit organizations (501c3 status) that make a positive impact on the lives of women and children in Barry County.
Road commissioners sworn in
Road district commissioners in Barry County were sworn in on Thursday during a dinner and informational meeting held at the First Christian Church in Cassville.
Through the Years, April 29
30 YEARS AGO — STORMY WEATHER — One of the largest casualties of Sunday's storm was the destruction of a bridge over Flat Creek at Stubblefield Crossing.
