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The Cassville City Council has voted to annex the property where the new county jail will be built, but not first without hearing concerns from nearby homeowners. The council voted unanimously to annex the 25.42-acre tract of land behind Baywash Carwash on Old Exeter Road, citing the ability to provide water and sewer service to the incoming jail and health department buildings, as well as expanding services to other areas, as a reason for the move.

A Shell Knob woman was injured on Saturday in a wreck at 9:50 p.m. on Highway 39 in Shell Knob.

A Monett man was injured on Sunday in a wreck at 8:25 p.m. on Farm Road 2125, three miles east of Butterfield.

The city of Wheaton has had recent discussions concerning garage sales and business licenses in the city. JoGina Park, Wheaton city clerk, said currently there are no requirements in the city for business licenses.

Team members from Missouri State Parks invite the public to attend informational meetings throughout the state to provide their input and comments and to ask questions about the park and its operations.

The National Beta Club is an educational program that promotes leadership, academic excellence and service learning. Junior Beta consists of grades fourth through eighth, and Senior Beta consists of ninth through twelfth grade students.

Democrat group to meet Thursday The Lawrence and Barry County Democrats will be meeting on Thursday for their regular monthly meeting at the Angus Branch Steakhouse, located at 114 Chapel Drive, in Monett. The meeting will start at 7 p.m.