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It’s a pirate’s life for SKITS
In SKITS’ production of “Jolly Roger and the Pirate Queen” on April 22, Sarah Huffington, played by Heather Andres, pines for a pirate husband instead of her likely fiancé, Roger Goodman, played by Andy Miller. Listening to her “love woes” were Kate and Belinda, played by Micah Keeton and JJ Hight. Kyle Troutman/[email protected]

Monett Chamber hosts Eggs and Issues
LEGISLATIVE UPDATE Who: State and federal legislators What: Discussing local topics Where: City Park Casino State legislators and representatives of their federal counterparts met in Monett Friday to have breakfast with community members and discuss their recent work on the house and senate floor and their aspirations for the coming year. Attending the Eggs and Issues event Friday was State Sen.
Saint Charles man drowns at Table Rock Lake Friday
DROWNING When: 2:30 p.m. Friday Where: 1.75 miles downstream from Hickory Hollow Resort on Table Rock Lake Who: Kenneth Hedges, 65, of Saint Charles A Saint Charles man died on Friday after falling out of his boat on Table Rock Lake, 1.75 miles downstream from Hickory Hollow Resort.
Spring cleaning opportunities coming to locals
It’s that time of year again — yard sale season. Each spring, local communities set dates for city wide yard sales and city wide cleanup to aid in the spring cleaning activities.
Gifted program for gifted students
GEARS Who: Cassville School District What: Gifted program More: Bright versus Gifted children Every child is exceptional in his or her own way, but the Cassville school district, like many others, has a program designed for those children who are not just bright, but gifted. Gears is taught by Lisa Reid, who took over the program this year.
Kids Free Fishing Day set for May 14
KIDS FREE FISHING DAY When: May 14 Where: Roaring River State Park More: Free hot dogs, chips to be provided Roaring River State Park team members invite the public to its Kids Free Fishing Day from 6:30 a.m. to 8:15 p.m.
2 injured in rear-end wreck
INJURY WRECK When: 2:55 p.m. Friday Where: Highway 37, one mile north of Butterfield Who: Michelle Foster, 18, of Purdy, and Nancy Gauss, 66, of Cassville Two people were injured on Friday in a wreck at 2:55 p.m.
News Briefs
Season’s first Cruise-In coming up The Cassville Cruisers will host a Cruise-In on May 14 from 5 p.m. to dusk at the Barry County Museum, south of Cassville on Highway 112.
The river is alive with the sound of music
Continuing a summer tradition in Roaring River State Park, a variety of Bluegrass bands will be performing every Friday night from May 6 to Sept. 30.

Docudrama shows consequences of drunk driving
Taylor Smith is removed from a vehicle after a staged crash on the south lawn of Cassville High School on Friday. Multiple students and local first responders put on the docudrama, aiming to show the possible consequences of driving drunk or not wearing a seat belt. In the enactment, Smith’s character does not survive the crash. Kyle Troutman/[email protected]




