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Cassville Pantry launches ‘Bless Your Neighbor’s Table’ campaign
The holiday season is a time for family, love, and gratitude, a time to gather around the table and share blessings. Yet, for too many neighbors in Barry County, the table remains empty, said Janet Mills, Cassville Pantry director.

Fly fishing group angles at Roaring River
Eight-year-old Harper Lester, left, of Cassville, accepts a bowl of chili from Sharon Yoker, fellowship coordinator for the Southwest Missouri Fly Fishers Club, at a club gathering at Roaring River State Park on Saturday.
Man charged in copper theft
A Cassville man is facing two felony charges for allegedly stealing thousands of feet of copper wire. Justin Youngblood, born in 1989, of Cassville, is charged with felony stealing of $25,000 or more and second-degree burglary.
Purdy City Council to ride in Yule parade
BY MURRAY BISHOFF Special to the Cassville Democrat With holiday activities approaching, the Purdy City Council discussed participating and preparing for the New Year. Ken and Julie Terry, who host the July 4 celebration, will again offer the Purdy Community Christmas parade at 10 a.m.
News Briefs, Nov. 27
The Purdy Christmas Parade will be on Dec. 7 at 10 a.m., with line-up at the Purdy High School parking lot by 9:30 a.m.

A little rain, a lot of bow!
Rainstorms on Monday afternoon moved through at dusk, resulting in a large, vibrant double rainbow arching over Cassville to the southwest. The scene lasted about 10-15 minutes, with many residents stopping to take photos of the light show. Kyle Troutman/ktroutman@cassville- democrat.com
Bingo Night to fund trade scholarship
Third-year Missouri Southern State University student and math major Zane Smith, of Wheaton, has plans to establish a scholarship for Barry County high school students entering a trade program. Initial fundraising will begin with a “Bingo Night,” scheduled for 6 p.m.

Roaring River Cave possibly home to unique species
Verification of unique species could come with naming rights Based on genetic testing, there’s a “high probability” that Roaring River Spring Cave is home to a unique species of amphipod. Dr.
Denali settles with feds for alleged EPA Clean Water violations in AZ, CA
According to a Nov. 12 news release from the U.S.

Eagle Rock-Golden-Mano hosts Open House at newly constructed fire station
Bobby Nelson, center, of Holiday Island, Ark., and his great-grandson, Marcus Hunter, 2-1/2, get a close-up look at the Mercy Life Line helicopter at the helipad outside the Eagle Rock-Golden-Mano Fire Protection District Open House on Saturday. Despite offers from Pilot Ruston Boucher, right, and Flight Nurses Beth Murken, center, and Savannah Roebuck, Hunter declined to explore inside the aircraft, staying attached to his great-grandfather for safety instead.