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Purdy Council refines disorderly conduct laws
The Purdy City Council adopted two ordinances on disorderly conduct at its Oct. 8 meeting.
Co-teaching strengthens inclusion
Five years ago, the Cassville school district opted for a new special education approach, which combined with a change in office location is resulting in improved outcomes and parent participation in the program.
Fighting again, winning again
In the summer of 2019, local woman Erma Mast noticed something that would soon change her life — a lump in her left breast.
News Briefs, Oct. 29
The Fall Harvest Festival at Wheaton United Methodist Church will be held on Saturday from 4:30-6:30 p.m. There will be dinner, a bake sale and a bazaar.
The Show must go on
Cassville’s gala musical production, The Show, will mark its 32nd season this year, and when it debuted in 1992, Cassville residents Mary Beck and Trudy Nickle became two of its staunchest supporters.
CFPD proposes sales tax
The Cassville Volunteer Fire Protection District is asking voters on Nov. 4 to approve a half-cent sales tax, a move Chief Derek Acheson said is aimed at keeping pace with facility needs, rising costs, aging equipment and increasing call volumes that have outgrown the district’s current property-tax-based funding.
Pink Ladies’ stories shared
Power of Pink has been helping women diagnosed with breast cancer for 15 years. Janice McCracken, founder of Power of Pink, has raised $464,843.40 for 58 women.
Purdy school board studies facility needs
The Purdy school board reviewed pressing facilities needs and updates on operations at its September meeting.
Cassville Wildcat Pride wins at Pitt State Homecoming Parade
The Cassville Wildcat Pride Marching Band kicked off its competitive season with a resounding victory at the Pittsburg State University Homecoming Parade held on Oct. 11.
Barry Electric Cooperative Breaks Ground on Office Expansion
Barry Electric Cooperative has announced the groundbreaking of a significant office expansion project, adding over 5,000 square feet to its headquarters.
