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Sliding into fall

August 30, 2022

For more than 20 years Robyn and Artie Cole have offered a spooky, fun and frightening adventure for families to enjoy. The Exeter Corn Maze will soon open for the season with even more to offer their guests.

August 30, 2022

Earlier this year, Jarrod Henbest and JD Hunter found themselves with nothing to do. After traveling to a casino and believing they wasted their money, the duo decided to take action.

Original Washington quarter plaster models on display

August 30, 2022

A small but ubiquitous piece of American history will be on display this weekend at the Old Church Gallery near Shell Knob. Tom and Nancy Rochovansky, owners of the Gallery, are hosting a special display of the original plaster casts of the 1932 design of George Washington, used for a commemorative gold coin and son to be used on a new set of quarters.

August 30, 2022

Barry County Emergency Services E9-1-1 has been recognized by The International Academies of Emergency Dispatch (IAED) as an Accredited Center of Excellence (ACE) for Emergency Police Dispatching (EPD). Barry County Emergency Services E9-1-1 is the 27th EPD ACE in the world.

August 30, 2022

With various school improvement projects scheduled for work throughout the coming school year, Purdy has amended its car pick-up and drop-off routes. This year, parents and others picking kids up from school are being asked to enter onto Gabby Gibbons Drive on the east side of the campus.