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Cassville students: We’re thankful for…
We asked Cassville third-grade students what they are thankful for, and here’s how they responded. .
New supervisor working at OACAC
As Gail Reed gets closer and closer to her Dec. 2 retirement, her replacement, Kimberly Healey, is getting more and more acclimated.
Ground broken for Wheaton tornado shelter
Surrounded by cheering staff, students and community members, the Wheaton school district officially broke ground Friday at the site for the new tornado shelter. In 2016, the Wheaton taxpayers approved a $1 million bond issue for a FEMA shelter to be built on district property.
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Herrin Animal Hospital in Cassville is hosting its 23rd Annual Toy Drive, ongoing through Dec. 12.
VIDEO: Ground broken for Wheaton shelter
A ceremonial groundbreaking was held Friday for the new tornado shelter being built at the Wheaton school district.
Cassville honors 51 individuals
Cassville High School students spent nearly an hour on Friday honoring local veterans, an annual Veterans Day tradition for the school, where a flag is presented to one local military member. This year’s assembly began with a welcome from Principal Tyler Willis; the presentation of colors, featuring Mathew Whittenburg and Brennen Cieslinski, both Cassville seniors and current U.S.
Fall Carnival fun for all in Exeter
Kaylor Mattingly, 4, of Exeter, tosses a bean bag through the “Cat Toss” at the Exeter PTO Fall Carnival, held Nov. 5 at the school.
October sales taxes inch upward in Barry County
Sales tax receipts in October for Barry County and its cities reversed a number of drops in September for a general gain. Revenue from local retail sales have fallen into an up-one-month, down-the-next pattern for the last four months, making trends much harder to see on a monthly basis.
Community anchor retires after 28 years
For nearly three decades, Gail Reed has been an anchor that holds the community together buy supporting those most in need. Reed has spent 28 years working as the supervisor at the Barry County Neighborhood Center, and she will hang her hat on the door on Dec.
