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News briefs, Sept. 13
The Barry County Genealogical and Historical Society will travel by car caravan to Claremore, Okla., on Sept. 19 to visit and enjoy a private tour of The Belvidere Manson, the home John Bayless built in Oklahoma Indian Territory after he moved his family from Cassville.
Construction to block East 13th
East 13th Street near Rocky Edmondson Park will be closed either Wednesday or Thursday due to construction associated with the city of Cassville's sewer project.
Exeter Corn Maze open for season
Enjoying one of the rides at the Exeter Corn Maze on Saturday were, from left, Cambrie Tunnell, 11, Cashlyn Moore, 4, Tucker Tackett, 9, and Kyzer Tunnell, 10, all of Mannford, Okla. The Corn Maze opened for the season on Saturday.
Cassville Pantry seeking $15K in donations in Hunger Action Month
Help Fill the Food Basket to combat local hunger during September Hunger Action Month. Cassville Pantry Director Janet Mills calls upon the community to help out, unite and take action.
Horsin’ around town
An uncommon call came into the Cassville Police Department on Monday morning — horse on the loose. The mild-mannered mare was spotted in the Cassville City Park just after 7 a.m., making her way south on the Greenway Trail to the Aquatic Center, where a bystander called the situation in. Cassville Police Officer Zack Thompson, pictured, led the horse into a baseball field using a dog leash, then blocked off exits with vehicles and nearby garbage bins to keep her contained.
August sales tax results mixed
Sales tax revenues to Barry County’s cities and county government dropped moderately in August, compared to a year ago. While receipts generally held steady, the biggest city, Monett, recorded big enough dips to pull down the overall county totals.
Wheaton schools receive $46K grant
The Wheaton school district has been awarded a portion of grant money offered through the USDA Healthy Meal Incentives for Schools program. According to the USDA, the district received $46,509, which it intends to use primarily for a new walk-in freezer, plus other items to be determined.
Seligman WWII sailor to be buried in California
The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) has announced that U.S. Navy Aviation Radioman First Class Wilbur A.
Soil and Water Outcomes Fund enrollment open
The Soil and Water Outcomes Fund, a leading agricultural ecosystem services program, announced that farmers from 49 additional Missouri counties, including Barry, are eligible to enroll in its program.
