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Purdy Festival filled with fun
Easton Wood, left, of Joplin, pushes Wheaton resident Cameron Eggleston, 13, in one of many bathtub races at the Purdy Festival on Saturday, coming in just ahead of John Clements, of Joplin, who was pushing Tevin Tollions, 11, of Joplin.
Foreclosed!
In coming months, the Hall Theatre property at the corner of Eighth and West streets will have a new owner.
Policies queried after local ICE arrest
The Monett Police Department (MPD) is trying out a new tactic to aid in the apprehension of lawbreakers: posting their mugshots on the Monett Police Department’s Facebook page.

In-home care provider saves Wheaton woman
Patricia Busch, of Wheaton, always walks with God, but she was happy on July 15 to walk with someone in her life who saved it.
Exeter pair facing 11 felonies each
An Exeter man and woman are each facing 11 felonies after allegedly stealing numerous items from a victim and being in possession of multiple firearms.
Washburn man charged with motorcycle theft
A Washburn man is facing a felony charge after allegedly stealing a motorcycle from a victim in Barry County.
Purdy starts new city clerk
A new city clerk was introduced to the Purdy City Council on July 9 as council members reviewed infrastructure issues and property maintenance concerns.

Colors examined at Dickerson Park Zoo program
Jason Maloney, 4, of Cape Fair, smiles as he gets up close and personal with a milk snake during Eagle Rock Branch Library’s Summer Reading Program event on July 16, a presentation from Dickerson Park Zoo.

First on Front brings show to Cassville
Mark Chapman Band played as the sun set on the First on Front pop-up event in Cassville on Friday. Jessica Breger/Special to the Cassville Democrat