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Cybercrimes investigator shelves badge
Since 2006, Brian Martin has investigated and imprisoned local, state, national and international criminals whose crimes are considered the worst of the worst, but some of the least visible. A member of the SWMO Cyber Crime Task Force, Martin’s law enforcement career began in Barry County in 1984 as a part-time deputy, mostly transporting prisoners.
Local woman fighting ‘Flesh-eating disease’
A 27-year-old woman from Cassville is being treated in a Springfield hospital for what doctors think may be necrotizing fasciitis, or “flesh-eating disease.” According to the woman, whose name is being withheld due to HIPAA, her treatment, so far, has involved multiple intravenous antibiotics and surgery to remove infected and dead tissue from her leg. Lab cultures to pinpoint the type of bacteria that invaded the subcutaneous tissue in her leg have so far been inconclusive, she said.
‘Sirens’ taking the stage
A nautical adventure is set to take the stage in Cassville this week, as the Cassville Arts Council is performing its third play, “Sirens.” Trent Oliphant, Council Board member alongside Mary Richmiller and Lee Allphin, said the play is one he saw his daughter perform in when helping her move back to the Cassville area. Written by Levi Taylor, the musical begins with a shipwreck, and the ship is surrounded by mythical creatures — sirens.
Konya blasts off at Jenkins Quarry
Mining Company buys quarry, hires local graduate The new owner of the Jenkins Quarry brings a world of blasting experience. Anthony Konya, owner of Konya Mining Company, has purchased the property off Highway 248 in Jenkins and has big plans to level the facility, update equipment and provide greater service to the Barry County area and beyond.
Dr. Flake retires from Mercy
May 31 was the last day Barry and surrounding counties have had the privilege of having Dr. William “Bill” Flake providing compassionate care to the community, a press release from Mercy Hospital said. Flake is retiring after more than 15 years of service as a general surgeon at Mercy Cassville, previously know as South Barry County.
200 block of 11th Street remains closed
The city of Cassville sewer line replacement project continues to take on two jobs this week, with work continuing in the closed 200 block of West 11th Street and “A” line construction ongoing between East 10th and East 8th streets. David Brock, Cassville public works director, said work is expected to finish on 11th Street in a couple of days.
Warm memories shared at Forsyth vigil
Wendy Risquez, left, lights a candle from the flame of another being held by Richard Forsyth, center, during a vigil at Monett South Park on Sunday for Dr. John Forsyth, a Cassville ER physician.
Woman injured in Hwy. 248 wreck
A Cassville woman was injured on Wednesday in a wreck at 3:25 p.m. on Highway 248, one mile east of Cassville.
News briefs, June 14
The 2023 Purdy Alumni meeting will be held on June 24 at 6 p.m. in the FEMA Building.
Let the Sunshine in
When Tarra Jack was informed she was going to be out of a job in a week-and-a-half, she was not sure where she would go. It was divine intervention that only a couple days later, the former Pot of Coffee assistant manager heard of a building in Cassville for sale, and the Sunshine Coffeehouse plan fell into place.
