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Cassville proposes bond issue for performing arts center
The Cassville Board of Education has approved a resolution proposing a $9 million no-tax-increase bond issue on the April 4, 2023, ballot. The proposition, named Performing Arts and Wildcat Safety (P.A.W.S.) aim to construct, equip and furnish a performing arts center on the high school campus.
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The Golden Baptist Church will host a Special Candle Light Celebration at 10 a.m. on Dec.
Police chase causes lockdown at Exeter schools
The Exeter school district was placed on lockdown Friday morning after a police chase ended on foot near the campus.

A sea of yellow on the way
The Cassville middle school FFA recently planted 1,000 daffodils at the Cassville Area Chamber Office, made possible by a grant from the Community Foundation of the Ozarks to the Cassville Community Foundation. The grant was to plant up to 1,000 bulbs, and the Cassville Community Foundation received the full amount, then worked with the Chamber, FFA and Harvick Farms to plant the flowers and complete the landscaping.
Cassville shares in Christmas spirit
The Christmas season often brings out people who are more than willing to offer a helping hand to those who need it the most. For many reasons, the Barry County Neighborhood Center has organized program after program to help the community.
2 injured in head-on collision
Two people were injured on Dec. 7 in a wreck at 5:08 p.m.

Cassville Pantry seeks help for holiday meals
The Cassville Pantry is asking local residents with the ability to “bless your neighbor’s table” this holiday season. Janet Mills, Cassville Pantry director, said difficult times for low-income residents have become more difficult due to economic factors.
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The Kings Prairie Special Road District commissioners will hold their regular monthly meeting on Tuesday at 7 p.m. at the Angus Branch Steakhouse in Monett.

Mr. Miss Merry Christmas candidates named
The Cassville Mr. and Miss Merry Christmas candidates have been announced, and the octet will be collecting funds for Share Your Christmas.

Arning Companies expands leadership team
Arning Companies started in 1983, with a handful of employees, as an awning and canopy company. Through the decades, hard work and dedication has brought the company to a new era of manufacturing.



