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Man charged for knife-point robbery
A Barry County man has been arrested and charged with three felonies in relation to an alleged knife-point robbery in Purdy. Rene Castillo 36, of Barry County, is charged with attempted robbery, armed criminal action and resisting arrest.
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Shell Knob school is excited to announce Grandparent Breakfast on Friday from 7:45-8:45 a.m. Grandparents may come to school and enjoy breakfast with their grandchild.
Area sales tax rebounds for big gains
After a lackluster showing in July and a big drop in Barry County municipal receipts in June, sales tax income to bi-county government entities rebounded with big numbers in August, reasserting the general upward trend since seen the start of the COVID pandemic discouraged travel. On top of that, the Missouri Department of Revenue at the end of the month sent out six months worth of interest collected on sales tax deposits between monthly distributions.
Washburn pair killed in traffic collision
Two Washburn residents and a Powell resident died on Tuesday in a wreck at 9:35 p.m. on Highway 71 near Brush Creek Road in Pineville in McDonald County.
WOW School scheduled at Roaring River State Park
People can now plan to attend the 25th annual WOW National Outdoor Recreation and Conservation School at Roaring River State Park. WOW Schools are weekend programs designed to teach families how to enjoy a wide range of outdoor recreation activities while practicing personal safety and outdoor responsibility.
Washburn pair killed in wrong-way collision
Two Washburn residents and a Powell resident died on Tuesday in a wreck at 9:35 p.m. on Highway 71 near Brush Creek Road in Pineville in McDonald County.

Exeter Corn Maze opens for season
The Exeter Corn Maze opened for the season on Saturday.
Purdy seeks new attorney
Purdy is in the market for a new city attorney following the election of longtime attorney Darlene Parrigon as Lawrence County's prosecuting attorney. City leaders on Aug.
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On Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the First Baptist Church Activity Center in Washburn.
Corporal punishment policies vary locally
The Cassville school district’s revival of corporal punishment by paddle has sparked international reaction, but corporal punishment in Missouri — especially in Barry County and southern Lawrence County — is more often authorized than prohibited. In the eight local districts covered by CherryRoad Media newspapers, five, now including Cassville, have policies that allow for corporal punishment.