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Blankenship edges Johnson for commissioner
A total of 62 votes out of 5,046 votes separated the top two Barry County presiding commissioner candidates, and it was one of the most rural precincts the difference was made.
Results are in
Weighing in for the August primary, 26.56 percent of Barry County’s total registered voters turned out for the Primary Election to cast ballots on several local, state and national races.
Burglars leave bank empty-handed
Two individuals were caught on video surveillance breaking into Freedom Bank in Golden, though Sheriff Danny Boyd said the pair left empty-handed.
4 stolen vehicles recovered in 3 hours
The Barry County Sheriff’s Office recovered four stolen vehicles on July 28, one from Purdy and three from Arkansas, and all within a window of three hours.
Unofficial Barry County Primary Election Results
The following are unofficial results from the Barry County Primary election, updated through the evening.
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.
‘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.
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.
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.
