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Alderman appointed to Cassville council
A new alderman has been appointed to the a south ward seat, replacing a former alderman who moved out of the ward. Justin Gates, a 1998 Cassville High School graduate who was raised in Shell Knob, has filled the seat vacated by Mike Vining, a term that expires in 2024.
Pair of Cassville officers honored
An officer and a detective at the Cassville Police Department were recognized at the August Cassville City Council meeting for commendable actions and dedication to duty. Officer Matt Hoover received an America’s Real Hometown Hero Award, and Det.
News briefs, Aug. 30
The city of Washburn will allow residents to bring any tree limbs damaged by recent storms to the corner of County Road and Farm Road 1065, the City Lagoon, for disposal on Sept. 9 from 8 a.m.
Dog days of summer at Aquatic Center
Amy Blair’s English bulldog, Knucklehead, 2, of Monett, took a break from swimming to take a drink from the hose during Doggie Swim Day at the Cassville Aquatic Center on Saturday.
Fairview lagoon foams over
The wastewater residuals lagoon in Fairview has been turning heads in recent weeks due to sight and by smell, forcing action by the company and state officials to remedy the situations.
SKITS hosting fall play auditions
The SKITS community theater group has announced auditions for the fall play “Trouble-In-Tumbleweed” on Saturday at the Central Crossing Senior Center in Shell Knob at 10 a.m. This zany presentation is set in the wild west Arizona Territory in the 1880s in the dusty town of Tumbleweed.
Wheaton BBQ to entertain, thousands
Rides, food, vendors, live entertainment and duck race are just a few of the smorgasbord of activities set to entertain thousands of people at the Wheaton City Park on Saturday.
Iowa woman injured in crash, charged with DWI
An Iowa woman serious seriously injured and was arrested following a wreck at 2:45 p.m. Thursday on Highway 39, five miles north of Shell Knob.
Fiction contest deadline approaching
The deadline for the Mid South Writers Fiction Contest is rapidly approaching. Any unpublished or self-published writer in Barry County 18 years of age or older is eligible to enter, and entries are due by Sept.
