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PHOTO GALLERY: Beginning to feel a lot like Christmas
Among all the community members who participated in the Purdy Christmas Parade was Santa himself, visiting from the North Pole and getting a personal escort from the Purdy Fire Department. Mike Gervais/mgervais@cherryroad.com
Arsonist targets probation and parole office
The Cassville Police Department is investigating an arson at the District 44 Probation and Parole Office. According to a press release from the Department, on Dec.
Cassville volunteers send Christmas joy overseas
Cassville-area volunteers are celebrating the collection of gift-filled shoeboxes that will send a message to children around the world: “God loves you, and you’re not forgotten.” Thousands of volunteers contributed to Operation Christmas Child, a project of Samaritan’s Purse, by packing shoeboxes filled with fun toys, school supplies, and hygiene items. The global Christmas project will deliver these gifts to children in need.
Cassville proposes bond issue for performing arts center
The Cassville Board of Education has approved a resolution proposing a $9 million no-tax-increase bond issue on the April 4, 2023, ballot. The proposition, named Performing Arts and Wildcat Safety (P.A.W.S.) aim to construct, equip and furnish a performing arts center on the high school campus.
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The Golden Baptist Church will host a Special Candle Light Celebration at 10 a.m. on Dec.
Police chase causes lockdown at Exeter schools
The Exeter school district was placed on lockdown Friday morning after a police chase ended on foot near the campus.
A sea of yellow on the way
The Cassville middle school FFA recently planted 1,000 daffodils at the Cassville Area Chamber Office, made possible by a grant from the Community Foundation of the Ozarks to the Cassville Community Foundation. The grant was to plant up to 1,000 bulbs, and the Cassville Community Foundation received the full amount, then worked with the Chamber, FFA and Harvick Farms to plant the flowers and complete the landscaping.
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The Kings Prairie Special Road District commissioners will hold their regular monthly meeting on Tuesday at 7 p.m. at the Angus Branch Steakhouse in Monett.
Mr. Miss Merry Christmas candidates named
The Cassville Mr. and Miss Merry Christmas candidates have been announced, and the octet will be collecting funds for Share Your Christmas.
Arning Companies expands leadership team
Arning Companies started in 1983, with a handful of employees, as an awning and canopy company. Through the decades, hard work and dedication has brought the company to a new era of manufacturing.
