News
SWMO Restore opens Friday
SWMO Restore and Builds will open its doors to the public on Friday after relocating from its location on 10th Street in Cassville to the former Lecompte’s Hardware building at 201 E. 7th St.
Infrastructure surcharge changing for Spire customers
The Missouri Public Service Commission has approved a request filed by Spire Missouri, Inc. (Spire Missouri) to change the Infrastructure System Replacement Surcharge (ISRS) on the bills of its natural gas customers.
Week of May 1 Cassville wastewater project update
The city of Cassville’s contractor made their progress goal last week, and construction in the 400 Block of 11th Street is substantially complete. During this week, opentrench construction will continue in the 300 Block of 11th Street (between Harold and Fair).
News briefs, May 3
The Purdy Cemetery Association will host a meeting at 10 a.m. on May 20 at The Gathering Place, located at Highway C and Business 37 in Purdy.
Open for play
Aaron Pyle climbed the new playground structure at Cassville Primary School on April 18, heading to the slide afterward. It was the first day students were allowed to have recess at the new playground after numerous construction delays.
34 years on the job
When Cassville Police Chief Dana Kammerlohr was in college to become a veterinary technician, she made a connection within the program that would take her career in a different direction but provide 34 years of employment. Set to retire on June 1, Kammerlohr transitioned from vet tech to training search and rescue dogs, ultimately being hired as a Barry County deputy, where she served for 20 years, then as Cassville police chief for another 14.
State board changes fertilizer permitting
After June 30, the Missouri Fertilizer Control Board (MoFCB) will no longer issue fertilizer permits for the land-application of wastewater residuals. The change comes after outcry from landowners in southwest Missouri led to a meeting of Missouri State representatives and senators at a meeting organized by Representative Dirk Deaton, R-Noel, in Pineville last month.
Special guest shakes up Purdy Prom
Jeremiah Williams, left, and Elaine Saocy sing and dance to a song at the Purdy Prom Saturday.
Burglar steals cash from New-To-You-2
New-To-You-2, located on the Cassville downtown square, was burglarized on April 12, according to the Cassville Police Department. According to a Department press release, officers with the Department were dispatched to investigate a burglary at 704 West Street.
