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5 veterans honored with quilts
Donna Gracy, center, smiles as Chris Langenfeld, right, and Vickie Ginn drape her with a Quilt of Valor during Friday's presentation at the Cassville Senior Center.
Barry County Presiding Commissioner Questionnaire: Steve Blankenship
There are different ways we can encourage business growth such as a TIF or a chapter 353 tax abatement. The city of Monett is currently working on both of these, I actually sat on the committee to set up the rules for their 353 plan. The commission and the cities and communities just need to set down and discuss what will work best for each community. My door is always open for a discussion.
Barry County Presiding Commissioner Questionnaire: Chad Johnson
The biggest opportunity is building strong relationships and maintaining open communication. When local governments, businesses, schools, and community leaders are working toward common goals, it creates an environment where businesses can grow and succeed.
Purdy schools grappling with smaller budget
The Purdy school board, meeting on June 29 to assess year-end finances, approved a reduced budget for the coming year and took stock of other pressing issues such as roof repairs.
Barry County sales taxes mixed in June
Sales tax in Barry County proved sluggish in June, as almost every city saw receipts drop.
Lake residents call for restrictions on ballast-equipped wake boats
A group of Table Rock Lake residents is calling for stronger regulations on ballast-equipped wake and surf boats, citing concerns over shoreline erosion, dock damage, environmental impacts, water quality, and public safety.
News Briefs, July 15
The Eagle Rock Community Association is inviting the community to a Meet and Greet with Amy Boxx on July 23 at 6 p.m. at the Eagle Rock Community Center, located at 27824 Hwy. 86 in Eagle Rock.
Fire & Thunder — literally
The annual Fire & Thunder fireworks show lit up Table Rock Lake and the Shell Knob bridge on Saturday. Views from the lookout point northeast of the show provided a view of the pyrotechnics, as well as hundreds of boats in the water and distant lightning from a line of storms moving into the area. The Shell Knob bridge was closed off during the show, as fireworks exploded above the iconic Barry County structure.
Honors unfurled
The new Hometown Heroes undertaking by the Irwin-Easley American Legion Post No. 118 saw its first major sign of progress on July 1, as 25 banners were presented to veterans, active duty military or their families at the Barry County Courthouse.
Alarm in the name of karst
Karst topography represents a source of endless fascination for explorers, but its quirky characteristics — consisting of ever-dissolving limestone and dolomite, fractured with fissures, sinkholes, caves, springs and losing streams — present unique challenges for Missouri and Arkansas legislators.
