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Barry County Republican Central Committee rallies supporters
Alex Bryant, who has tossed his hat into the ring for a House of Representatives 7th Congressional District seat, spoke at Friday’s Barry County Republican Central Committee Rally in Cassville. His values include pro-life and finding every child a safe and permanent home rather than death by abortion, that criminals will continue to possess guns regardless of how many gun restrictions the government could implement, and that individuals should have the opportunity to educate themselves on matters in order to make the best decisions for themselves and their families. Melonie Roberts/mroberts@cherryroad.com
Former Cassville teacher gets 30 years for sextortion scheme
A Branson man who previously taught at Cassville High School was sentenced in federal court today for a sextortion scheme in which 11 identified child victims, and dozens more child victims who have not been identified, were coerced to send him pornographic images and videos.
BCFO: Free mammogram vouchers underused
The Breast Cancer Foundation of the Ozarks (BCFO) partners with 18 hospitals in southwest Missouri to provide vouchers for free mammogram screenings, but the organization is not issuing as many as it would like.
‘Noon Whistle’ returns in Wheaton
The city of Wheaton has had a busy summer and continues to get things like city ordinances and properties in line, but they will also take some residents back in time. “We will start blowing the noon whistle again,” said JoGina Park, Wheaton city clerk.
Cassville Crowder director retires after 23 years
For many local students, the first step to higher education is the Cassville Crowder campus. Cassville Crowder started in 1999, and one face has been present since the very beginning — Angela Seymour.
Hive aims to offer safe place for teens
New group in Cassville continues to work on receiving federal grants It all started when a Cassville native married a northwest Arkansas native, and they brought a business plan to Cassville. The Hive Youth Outreach opened in January of this year.
Cassville Crowder welcomes new director
The Cassville Crowder campus wished well to Angela Seymour, former campus director, on June 30 when she retired, but the new director Sarah Smith was welcomed on June 6. Smith grew up in Shell Knob and graduated from Cassville High School in 2011.
Washburn water and sewer rates increase
The city of Washburn recently raised its water and sewer rates at the beginning of the month. Emily Arnett, Washburn city clerk, said the water rates went up $1, and the sewer rates went up 50 cents.
News briefs
Delinquent tax sale upcoming The office of Barry County Collector Skyler Bowman is preparing for the annual Barry County Real Estate Delinquent Tax Sale. Missouri law requires that land with three years of delinquent taxes sell on the fourth Monday of August each year.
Barry County deputy injured in collision with deer
A Barry County Sheriff’s Office deputy was injured early Sunday morning in a wreck at 12:45 a.m. on Highway 76, three miles north of Shell Knob.
