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House fire caused by playing with lighter
A home was heavily damaged on Nov. 1 following a house fire that started with a juvenile and a lighter.
Major library renovations planned in Barry County
Major renovations on two Barry County libraries, including the Cassville Branch Library, have been planned for the months ahead and will require closings.
Inaugural Parade of Trees lights up park
From left, Emory Melton Inn & Conference Center staff Courtney Dutton, Laurie Jack, Evelyn Elliott, Olivia Richmond, Christina Corriston and Harper Brown, 9, front, joined Santa and Mrs. Clause in welcoming visitors to their inaugural Parade of Trees open house event Nov. 8.
Merry Christmas candidates announced
Cassville High School has announced the 2025 Merry Christmas candidates. The students are currently collecting financial donations that will support the Share Your Christmas program. Share Your Christmas is a community initiative that helps ensure children under the age of 18 get to experience the joy of Christmas. The two students who raise the most funds for Share Your Christmas will be crowned Christmas royalty. Students are collecting money through Dec. 15. Merry Christmas royalty will be crowned during the CHS Christmas Assembly on Dec. 19.
34 booths, 560 students at Career Fair
A total of 34 local businesses, colleges, technical schools and military representatives received 560 students in grades 9-12 at the Cassville High School JAG Career Fair on Oct. 30 at the school’s Performing Arts Center.
News Briefs, Nov. 12
The Southwest Missouri Waste Management District N will hold its Annual Council Meeting at 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday at the Angus Branch Steakhouse in Monett.
What’s the word?
Cassville Primary student Logan Schoelzel showed off his “Hero” speed during the Word Parade at Cassville schools on Thursday. Students pick a word, then create a poster with its definition and examples of its meaning, with costume examples also encouraged.
Ozarks native creates community with pie
Kaitlyn McConnell, Springfield resident and Ozarks Alive digital magazine publisher, will be a featured guest speaker at the inaugural Barry County Bake Off and Dessert Benefit Auction, hosted by The Troutman Foundation, on Nov. 22.
Cassville students explore future possibilities
Cassville student Carlos Barrientos, right, shakes the hand of a George’s Inc. representative at the annual Career Fair on Thursday at Cassville High School’s Performing Arts Center.
SKITS putting on ‘Gladys In Wonderland’
The Shell Knob in the Spotlight (SKITS) community theater players are having a ball, rehearsing diligently as they develop their respective characters for the fall comedy “Gladys in Wonderland.”
