News
Seligman ATM burglarized early morning Saturday
The Barry County Sheriff’s Office is seeing information on the whereabouts of three suspects who allegedly burglarized an ATM machine in Seligman early Saturday. A release from the Office said at about 1:18 a.m.
Serial business burglar faces 18 felonies
An alleged serial burglar in Cassville apprehended in December 2022 is now facing 18 felonies and 16 misdemeanors among 13 total cases in Barry County Circuit Court. Jamison Jump, 20, of Cassville, is facing nine counts of second-degree burglary, three counts of stealing, one count of tampering with a motor vehicle, one count of stealing a motor vehicle, one count of stealing a firearm, one count of unlawful possession of a firearm, one count of first-degree property damage and one count of possession of a controlled substance, all felonies.
Take two for public works building
City rethinks needed facility after high construction bids The city of Cassville is making a second attempt at designing and bidding a new public works facility after bids for a proposal made last year were all rejected due to high cost. David Brock, Cassville public works director, said plans to build a new facility began in 2020, spurred by pandemic concerns due to limited space and no HVAC at the current facility.
CS Bank names new assistant manager
A lifelong Barry County resident and Southwest graduate has been promoted to assistant branch manager of CS Bank’s Cassville location. Jason Tennant, President and Chief Lending Officer, CS Bank, recently announced the appointment of Morgan Mitchell the position.
Pros pitch in for Pickleball PD
Cassville Primary School Principal Mindi Gates gets under a ball sent her way during a professional development day pickleball exercise. Professional players Dave New and Dick Pavelski led the session. Staff also worked with iReady, had math and science training, and were given time to work in their classrooms.
News briefs
The Shell Knob Chamber is presenting The Show, a musical journey to delight all ages, performed by 21 local talents and Hometown Sound & the Red Hots. Performances will be Saturday at 7:30 p.m.
Seligman ATM burglarized overnight
The Barry County Sheriff’s Office is seeing information on the whereabouts of three suspects who allegedly burglarized an ATM machine in Seligman early Saturday.
Wheaton robbery suspect captured
An Aurora man is facing three felonies for his alleged robbery of the Wheaton Fastrip convenience store on Thursday morning.
Man robs Wheaton store at gunpoint
Police: Suspect escaped with undetermined amount of cash By Kyle Troutman ktroutman@cassville-democrat.com A man wielding a handgun robbed the Wheaton Fastrip convenience store on Thursday morning, escaping with an undetermined…
2022 News Top 10
Hall Theatre fire, national diving record top list of year’s news stories 1 The Hall Theatre on the Cassville square was ruled a total loss after a fire consumed the building on March 1. The call came in at about 7:30 a.m., five people got out of the building safely, and crews were on scene until 4 p.m., returning later for rekindles.
