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Crowds gather at annual Wheaton BBQ
Cam Jett, 3, of Wheaton, had a smile on his face as he rode the swings at the annual Wheaton BBQ on Saturday.
Purdy City Council to again seek a use tax
The Purdy City Council agreed to ask voters to again consider a use tax on the Nov. 3 ballot during the Aug. 12 council meeting.
Step in and step up to fight hunger
September is Hunger Action Month at Pantry Cassville Pantry is asking Barry County to be the difference and take action against hunger. September is Hunger Action Month, a time when…
News Briefs, Sept. 2
Generations Project will reopen its food pantry on Sept. 4 from noon to 5 p.m. Starting the following week, on Sept. 7, the Generations Project will move to a new regular schedule of Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays from 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. for resources.
Vehicles, face paint, dunk tank mark inaugural BCSO event
Luke Olson, right, 2, of Pea Ridge, Ark., crinkled his nose as Jenna Kruse, with Jennaroo Creations, gave him a Shrek-themed face of paint at Saturday's Barry County Sheriff's Office Community Assistance Car Show.
Purdy Recycling Center hosts tour
Gerry Wass, of Purdy, who was instrumental in organizing the Purdy Recycling Center over 20 years ago, said he believes the center now processes about 1% of the waste stream in the Purdy School District.
2 fires Friday in Cassville
The Cassville Fire Protection District responded to a pair of structure fires back-to-back on Friday.
Lack of poultry CAFO regs ruffle feathers
According to Tim Bull, with the Water Pollution Control Branch of the DNR, there are no state regulations that limit the number of poultry broiler houses that can be built on a specific amount of acreage.
Teens charged with stealing
Two teenagers have been charged with felony stealing after allegedly taking tools and other items from a property in Barry County.
News Briefs, Aug. 26
The last day to register to vote in the Nov. 3 General Election is Oct. 7. People may register to vote at the County Clerk’s Office or the Monett Chamber of Commerce.
