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Shakin’ shirts up for a vote
Shell Knob students have been hard at work coming up with a design for this years Shakin’ in the Shell T-shirt.
Arts Council puts on colorful show
Joseph, played by Nolan Crain, gets some help showing off his amazing technicolor dreamcoat during a Cassville Arts Council play Thursday through Sunday at the Crowder Community Building. The four productions had a cast of 21 and a band providing the music for “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.” Kyle Troutman/ktroutman@cherryroad.com
Students give back with dog toys
During the last week of summer school, Cassville students had a Community give back day. On Tuesday, June 21, students visited the Haven of the Ozarks Animal Sanctuary to spend time with the animals, walking them, reading to them and giving them treats.
Opera in the Ozarks visits Cassville
During a scene change, Geppetto, played by Aaron Levine, right, scolds Pinocchio, played by Michelle Skylar, for lying about his whereabouts, making his nose grow. The “Pinocchio” play was put on by Opera in the Ozarks Thursday at the FEMA Event Center. Kyle Troutman/ktroutman@cherryroad.com
Herrin Animal Hospital earns accreditation
The Herrin Animal Hospital has again achieved the highest level of veterinary excellence following a thorough evaluation by the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA). Herrin Animal Hospital renewed its AAHA accreditation after a rigorous review of the hospital’s practice protocols, medical equipment, facility, and client service.
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Picnic set for Friday in rural Purdy Members of St. John’s Lutheran Church, Stones Prairie Parish of Rural Purdy will host its annual picnic beginning at 6 p.m.
Fire and Thunder rocks July 4 sky
A finale for Shell Knob’s Fire and Thunder turned into an encore presentation Monday in celebration of Independence Day. Kyle Troutman/ktroutman@cherryroad.com .
5 wrecks, 9 arrests over holiday
From July 1-4, there were five wrecks with injury in Barry County, and two of those results in arrests. According to reports from the Missouri State Highway Patrol, two wrecks were on Friday, at the same place but different times, another was on Sunday and two were on Monday.
Shell Knob gets 1,024 votes in contest
Shell Knob has had a lot going on lately with the Poker Run and annual Independence Fest, but that was not all. Kellie Davis, Shell Knob Chamber of Commerce director, said she has been in contact with a company who hopes to bring better internet to the area.
Fireworks shine over rain in Eagle Rock
Although it began thunderstorming part-way through the 4th of July Fireworks Show in Eagle Rock, the colorful explosions ruled the sky. Kyle Troutman/ktroutman@cherryroad.com The 4th of July Fireworks Show in Eagle Rock on Saturday provided some color to the sky.
