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Candy abounds at Purdy Parade
Scenes from the Purdy Christmas Parade
News Briefs, Dec. 10
The Cassville United Methodist Church will host a candlelight Christmas Eve Service on Dec. 24 at 6:30 p.m. Please join with others as the church welcomes Christ into our world. All are welcome at the service at the church, located at 601 Gravel Street in Cassville.
Former police officer arrested on child porn charges
A former police officer was arrested on Dec. 3 and charged with two felonies related to alleged possession of child pornography.
Shell Knob-area teen found safe
UPDATE: 5 P.M. FRIDAY: According to the Stone County Sheriff's Office, Sherwood has been found safe in Barry County.

Tradition builds community in Purdy
In 2018, seven living Terry siblings of the original nine, all originally from Purdy, opened their arms to welcome the community at large to their annual family Thanksgiving dinner.
Man arrested for alleged drive-by
A Cassville man has been arrested for allegedly shooting toward a victim’s home in the city limits of Cassville on Friday.
Purdy schools review finances, teaching strategies across district
The Purdy school board approved its audit and reviewed teaching strategies at its November meeting.

Fall Smash hosts 45 players
The Cassville High School Beta Club hosted its third annual Fall Smash Pickleball Tournament on Saturday at the Cassville City Park, with 45 players participating in this year’s event.
News Briefs, Dec. 3
The Cassville Community Collective will host the 3rd Annual Cassville Community Christmas Celebration on Friday at the Family Life Center from 5:30-8 p.m.

Mystery solved at ‘Cafe Murder’
Jeremiah Blankenship, as Chef, performs in the "Cafe Murder" play put on by the Cassville High School drama program on Thursday and Friday at the performing arts center.



