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Cassville awards storm debris cleanup bid
The city of Cassville has awarded a contract for mulching of vegetative debris from the May 26 windstorm piled high west of the municipal airport. The city sought bids on grinding 17,740 cubic yards of debris — equal to about 5,980 tons of mulch — as well as mobilization costs.
Freedom celebrates Silver Jubilee
3 original employees still work at Cassville-based bank Twenty-five years ago, 23 investors were awarded a bank charter and, within a week, funded a community bank intent on meeting customer needs at a local level. On Nov.
Dispensary annexed, city proposes 3% adult-use tax
Cassville ballot measure would send revenue to general fund The city of Cassville is proposing an adult-use marijuana sales tax in April, aiming to tap into a revenue stream previously unavailable in spite of its location. In October, the city approved annexing the Cassville Dispensary, located at 15335 Hwy.
News Briefs, Nov. 20
Herrin Animal Hospital is hosting its 25th Annual Toy Drive, accepting new, unwrapped toys through Dec. 6 for children in need.
Local veterans honored in PAC’s first official event
Kayli Anderson, center, and Melody Stephens, retrieve the U.S. Flag after the playing of “Taps: to end the Veterans Day recognition in the Cassville Performing Arts Center on Monday. The event was the first to be held in the newly finished facility.
3 women injured in wreck
Three Cassville women were injured on Nov. 12 in a wreck at 3:10 p.m. on Highway 37, one mile north of Cassville.
Barry County Council on Aging seeks community support
The Barry County Council on Aging (BCCOA), a vital resource for local seniors, is reaching out to the community for financial support to continue offering essential services to senior citizens in Barry County. According to a Council press release, currently, the council’s programs and resources are funded exclusively by the Barry County Senior Citizens Tax Fund Board.
Purdy Carnival fills halls with fun
Diego Aldaba, 6, of Purdy selects a Blow-Pop with the hope of a larger prize a the Purdy Carnival on Friday. Running the game was Abby Schallert, a Purdy kindergarten teacher, and Aldaba’s mother, Griselda Rivera, provided support. Kyle Troutman/ktroutman@cassville-democrat.com
Ribbon cut for new Nativity scene
Freida Wolf, left, shares a laugh with Ann Nickle on at the First Friday Coffee in the Cassville City Park, hosted by First State Bank. The event ended with a ribbon cutting for the new Nativity scene at Oak Hill Cemetery, the artwork for which Wolf designed.
County sees 68% turnout
More than 16,000 Barry County voters cast ballots in the Nov. 5 General Election, which carried not only the presidential ticket, but multiple issues and down-ballot races driving turnout.
