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What’s the word?
Cassville Primary student Logan Schoelzel showed off his “Hero” speed during the Word Parade at Cassville schools on Thursday. Students pick a word, then create a poster with its definition and examples of its meaning, with costume examples also encouraged.
Ozarks native creates community with pie
Kaitlyn McConnell, Springfield resident and Ozarks Alive digital magazine publisher, will be a featured guest speaker at the inaugural Barry County Bake Off and Dessert Benefit Auction, hosted by The Troutman Foundation, on Nov. 22.
Sales taxes see big October rise
October sales tax distribution to Barry County cities and county government entities showed exceptional strength, pushing up revenues to almost every recipient.
Cassville students explore future possibilities
Cassville student Carlos Barrientos, right, shakes the hand of a George’s Inc. representative at the annual Career Fair on Thursday at Cassville High School’s Performing Arts Center.
SKITS putting on ‘Gladys In Wonderland’
The Shell Knob in the Spotlight (SKITS) community theater players are having a ball, rehearsing diligently as they develop their respective characters for the fall comedy “Gladys in Wonderland.”
Purdy school board receives operations update
General operations and facility needs dominated much of the business of the Purdy Board of Education in October.
News Briefs, Nov. 5
The 37th Annual Veterans Day Program will be held on Tuesday in the Performing Arts Center at Cassville High School at 9 a.m.
The Show delivers bright lights, big sound for first time at PAC
Father-daughter duo Joel Stough, right, and Kami Stough perform U2’s “Where The Streets Have No Name” at The Show at the Cassville High School Performing Arts Center on Thursday, the first time the annual event was held at the new high school facility that opened last fall.
FFA hosts annual Food For America
Cassville student Ellie Gregory pets a horse at Cassville FFA’s Food for America event on Oct. 17. Food for America is an educational program designed by the National FFA Organization to teach younger students about agriculture through hands-on experiences and community outreach. Contributed photo
Freedom cuts ribbon on new building
Mike Carr, president of the Freedom Bank of Southern Missouri Board, cuts the ribbon on a new facility at the Cassville branch aimed at processing back-end information.
