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City mostly recovered from $35K in lightning damage
The city of Cassville has tallied the full effects of three lightning strikes in April that damaged a myriad of equipment.
Cassville Pantry seeks community support during Hunger Action Month
Cassville Pantry is calling on the community to help “fill a food basket” in September in honor of National Hunger Action Month.
Kings Prairie Festival expanding
The annual Kings Prairie Music Festival and Craft Show will be held on Saturday, Sept. 6, on the grounds of the historic Kings Prairie Schoolhouse, southeast of Monett.
Sales tax receipts up in August
For the sixth time in seven months, sales tax revenue to Barry County cities rose.
Bikers injured in Hwy. 76 wreck
Two Arkansas residents were injured on Saturday in a wreck at 11:40 a.m. Saturday on Highway 76 at Highway EE, five miles west of Cape Fair.
Man injured in Hwy. 86 wreck
An Arkansas man was injured in a wreck at 10:44 a.m. Thursday on Highway 86, three miles west of Eagle Rock.
News Briefs, Sept. 3
The Eagle Rock Community Association will host its Monthly Potluck on Monday at 6 p.m. at the Community Center.
1,500 chicken halves, fun served up at Wheaton BBQ
Katy Tichenor, of Fairview, fills out information for a duck for her son, Bexton Tichenor, 4, to be launched in the annual duck race at the Wheaton BBQ on Saturday.
Request made to revoke Roller’s bond
Barry County Prosecutor Amy Boxx has filed a motion to revoke the bond of a Washburn man facing multiple child sex crimes charges across three cases.
Principal: Cafeteria cacophonous, clocks coming
Three days into the new school year, Cassville High School Principal Tyler Willis delivered a report to the Cassville School Board on the effects of the new cell phone ban at the building, informing the group there have been more successes than challenges — and a handful of learning moments.
