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Shell Knob woman injured in crash
A Shell Knob woman was injured on Saturday in a wreck at 9:50 p.m. on Highway 39 in Shell Knob.
Monett man injured in bike wreck
A Monett man was injured on Sunday in a wreck at 8:25 p.m. on Farm Road 2125, three miles east of Butterfield.
City of Wheaton addresses businesses in town
The city of Wheaton has had recent discussions concerning garage sales and business licenses in the city. JoGina Park, Wheaton city clerk, said currently there are no requirements in the city for business licenses.
Informational meetings set for Roaring River, Big Sugar Creek
Team members from Missouri State Parks invite the public to attend informational meetings throughout the state to provide their input and comments and to ask questions about the park and its operations.
National Beta Club comes to Cassville
The National Beta Club is an educational program that promotes leadership, academic excellence and service learning. Junior Beta consists of grades fourth through eighth, and Senior Beta consists of ninth through twelfth grade students.
White retires from Cassville schools
At a recent retirement party, Eric White, assistant superintendent at Cassville schools, received a fishing-themed plaque wishing him well. White has served multiple roles at Cassville, most recently as assistant superintendent and middle school principal. Contributed photo
News briefs
Democrat group to meet Thursday The Lawrence and Barry County Democrats will be meeting on Thursday for their regular monthly meeting at the Angus Branch Steakhouse, located at 114 Chapel Drive, in Monett. The meeting will start at 7 p.m.
Rotary Rodeo rides in Cassville
Matthew Morrison nearly held on for the full 8 seconds in the bareback competition Saturday. ktroutman@cherryroad.com .
Final jail escapee captured
The third and final Barry County jail escapee has been apprehended, 675 miles away from Cassville. According to a press release from Chris Bozeman, deputy U.S. Marshal and public affairs officer with the Lone Star Fugitive Task Force, Lance Stephens was arrested Tuesday night at a hotel in the 6500 block of West Military Avenue in San Antonio.
Crawford captured in Springfield
The second of three Barry County jail escapees has been captured. Matthew Crawford, of Springfield, was captured in Springfield on Monday by Greene County Sheriff’s Office deputies and U.S. Marshals, assisted by Springfield Police.
