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Celebrate Recovery: Where are they now?
Holly Rivera, of Cassville, first told her story of recovery in July 2021. She represented the seventh step to recovery, which is to ask God to remove all of one’s shortcomings.
Arvest announces first ATM with Live Teller in Barry County
Arvest has announced the recent opening of the bank’s first ATM with Live Teller in Barry County, located at the Cassville branch. Located inside the lobby at 503 Main St.
News briefs, July 26
The Wheaton High School Class of 1973 invites family, friends, former classmates and neighbors to stop in the shade by Railroad Depot Museum, located at 311 Main St., during 65th Annual Wheaton BBQ. Plans are flexible and will be determined by those there.
Video depicts deputy-inmate incident at jail
A Sunshine request has revealed a 2022 incident where a deputy at the Sheriff’s Office is depicted on video allegedly choking an individual being booked into the Barry County jail. Terry Burgess, Seligman police officer who is running against Sheriff Danny Boyd in 2024, obtained video and reports of the April 1, 2022, incident, saying he aims to bring the issue to light after he said no action was taken at the time.
‘Touch a Truck’ — read a book
The Barry County Affiliate of Imagination Library hosted an event Thursday that gave youth the chance to see county emergency vehicles up close. The “Touch a Truck” event, held at the Cassville Branch Library, brought fire, EMS, the sheriff’s office and more to the Library parking lot, and indoors, games, refreshments and giveaways were available.
Trees, limbs litter highways after 70-mph gusts
A bow echo storm created damaging wind gusts in Barry County on Friday, uprooting trees and causing road blockages and home damage, especially in the Purdy and Butterfield areas. David Compton, Barry County Emergency Management director, said most of the damage was to large, mature trees, pushed over from the root ball and covering areas of Highways 97, 148, 76 and 39.
Troutman Media LLC buys Cassville Democrat building
Troutman Media LLC, which purchased the Cassville Democrat newspaper in January, hopes to revitalize its office after purchasing the building on June 7. Kyle Troutman and Jordan Troutman, managers of Troutman Media LLC, purchased the property from Barry County Properties LLC for an undisclosed amount.
Solution coming for trash delays
Republic Services moves Cassville from Springfield unit to Bella Vista The city of Cassville has been dealing with ongoing trash pick-up delays, and Republic Services has presented the city council with a plan of action to solve the issue. Don Collins, area senior manager for Republic Services, addressed the council on Thursday, recognizing the shortfalls and promising a resolution.
Purdy Festival draws families to fun
Ed Lassley, of Purdy, his grandson, Titus Lassley, in the foreground, and granddaughter, Charlie Brown, at rear, visit with Butch Patrick, right, who portrayed Eddie Munster in the long-running television show, The Munsters.
Return of the refurb
Cassville summer school continues furniture refurbishing project For the second year, students in grades 1-5 at summer school in Cassville could go on field trips, have free breakfast and lunch, play at the aquatic center each Friday and refurbish old donated furniture for a at Chili and Salsa Cookoff good cause. Priscilla Craig, Cassville Primary School art teacher, took on a larger number of items this year in cooperation with the SWMO ReStore and Builds, with some pieces going back to the store and others to be auctioned at the Chili and Salsa Cookoff on Oct.
