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Ghosts, goblins, candy, oh my!
Every year, children in local communities get excited to dress up and head out to gather their Halloween candy. Trick or Treating, or Truck or Treating, has looked a bit different in recent years, but this year, the superhero, princesses, and scary monsters are ready to head back out.
Industry leaders against measure
Supply and demand may leave medical marijuana patients without medication Two local marijuana industry experts are drawing a line against Amendment 3, a vote for recreational adult-use marijuana on the Nov. 8 ballot.
Breast cancer to brain tumors
Once a person is diagnosed with breast cancer, there is a 7-11 percent chance they will experience a local recurrence, which means it will reappear in the same area as the original cancer. However, when the cancer spreads to a distant place in the body, it is called metastatic cancer.
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A comedic, murder mystery, a classic who dunnit of thoroughly entertaining proportions takes center stage in the upcoming SKITS community theater production of “Murder in The House of Horrors.” The audience is invited into the museums lecture on famous Egyptian Pharaoh Menkaura’s tomb, which is laden with priceless treasures, but shrouded in mystery as a most coveted jewel is stolen and an unlikely murder is committed. This audience interaction murder mystery will have everyone fully engaged trying to guess who did this outrageous deed and why? A total of 15 actors, with some added extras, and an assembly of stage-builders, artists, sound and lighting personnel, line-readers, marketing folks and well, of course, a dedicated and inspiring director are again making this another fun and entertaining production.
Local man dies in house fire
An 86-year-old Barry County man died on Oct. 15 after his mobile home caught fire and collapsed. Trey Phillips, Jenkins Fire Department Chief, said crews were dispatched to the home on Farm Road 2150, five miles northeast of Cassville just before 2 p.m., with the initial report of smoke and flames showing from the structure, and possibly a person inside.
Fire safety week educates youth
Last week, the Cassville Fire Protection District visited area daycares and schools to discuss fire safety with children. Cpt.
Come see The Show!
An annual fall tradition in Cassville for 29 years, The Show will see 21 participants singe 24 songs this year, all backed up by locals in the Hometown Sound and the Red Hots band. Greg Beck, speaking on behalf of The Show’s participants, said the theme for this year is “Sampler.” “There is such a wide mix of music this year,” he said.
Cassville utility rates changing for some
The Cassville City Council voted this month to leave water and sewer rates the same as they are, though about 55 percent of customers will still see a change to their monthly rates. David Brock, Cassville Public Works director, recommended to the board that no changes be made to water and sewer rates this year.
Local woman beats breast cancer
One in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer, according to the National Breast Cancer Foundation, and Marcie McDaniel, a 65-year-old Wheaton woman, was one. McDaniel has worked at Cassville Mercy Hospital as the Environmental Services Lead for 7 years.
Double the cooks!
The annual Chili and Salsa Cook-Off in Cassville is set for this weekend, and with about twice as many participants as last year. Morgan Williamson, director of the Cassville Area Chamber of Commerce said 15 people have signed up for the chili competition, and seven will put their salsas to the test in the “Grease”themed event.
