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Seligman fire, police received 1,599 calls in 2021
Seligman saw a slight decrease in 911 calls in 2021 compared to 2020. For the Seligman Police Department calls dropped in that time by 43 calls, and the Seligman Fire Department saw a drop of 26 calls.
Share the Harvest boosts protein inventory at Cassville Pantry
Share the Harvest has donated 600 pounds of venison harvested by hunters in Southwest Missouri to Cassville Pantry. The donation of lean, low-fat meat has amplified the Pantry’s protein inventory, which has been in short supply during current times of heightened demand.
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.
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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]
3 Purdy youths injured in crash
INJURY WRECK When: 2:40 p.m. Sunday Where: Highway 59, two miles east of Neosho in Newton County Who: Three Purdy youths Three Purdy juveniles were injured on Sunday in a wreck at 2:40 p.m.
Teen injured in crash near Golden
INJURY WRECK When: 5 p.m. Friday Where: Farm Road 2225, two miles north of Golden Who: 16-year-old male, of Golden A teenager from Golden was injured on Friday following a wreck at 5 p.m.
