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Annual Open House draws book lovers to Library
The Cassville Branch Library hosted its annual Open House on Saturday, inviting the public to visit the Library for free cookies, face painting, games and reading.
2 sex offenders charged with loitering at parks
Incidents in June at Roaring River State Park, Cassville City Park
Rapid Tax fire doused
Cassville, Butterfield, Exeter districts control attic blaze in 23 minutes

Animals abound at Barry County Fair
Cara Leach was busy prepping her rabbits for show at the Barry County Fair on Saturday, trimming their nails before the showing began.
SBA disaster loan outreach centers open
U.S. Small Business Administration Disaster Loan Outreach Centers (DLOC) are opening in Greene, Lawrence and Newton counties following SBA’s approval of Governor Mike Kehoe’s request that it make available low interest federal disaster loans to homeowners, renters and businesses and private nonprofits impacted by severe storms and flooding that occurred on April 29.

Mattingly named SW Regional Teacher of the Year
The Southwest Center for Educational Excellence in Webb City recently hosted its annual Regional Teacher of the Year Luncheon to celebrate the best of the best in education.
OFO presents 2 Texas Tenors for pops concert
The Ozark Festival Orchestra will conclude its 45th season with its annual Marty Beckwith Memorial Pops Concert, slated for 3 p.m. on Sunday at the Monett High School Performing Arts Center.
Quilts of Valor to honor 7 veterans on Thursday
Seven local veterans will be honored Thursday at a public Quilts of Valor ceremony in Cassville.
News Briefs, July 2
The Purdy Community Picnic & Fireworks Show will be held Thursday at The Gathering Place in Purdy, located at 100 Old Business 37 and Highway C, beginning at 6 p.m. There will be a picnic meal, live music and a huge fireworks show at dark.

‘7 Valleys’ mural skies over downtown
Cassville High School art student Audrey Kennedy completes a sky scene as part of the “7 Valleys” mural on the southwest corner of the Barry County Courthouse square, on the wall of You Name It Collectibles.