News
Purdy names new high school principal
Purdy will have a new high school principal next year. Stephanie Heman, the former Monett High School principal, has been selected to take over, filling out the administrative team.
5th grade puts on ‘friendship’ program
From left, Jett Kennedy, Braxton Decker, Jaxon Clifton, Neelei Johnson and Joslyn Moore laugh while playing drumsticks on buckets during the recent "Friends Forever" music program.
Biker injured in Hwy. 76 collision
A Monett man was injured in a wreck at 1:15 p.m. on Saturday on Highway 76, three miles northeast of Shell Knob.
News briefs, April 15
The Spring Hymn Fest is on April 26 from 4-5 p.m. at the Eagle Rock Community Association Outdoor Pavilion; The Cassville Band Boosters are hosting CHS Band’s Blues & BBQ on Friday at 6 p.m. at the Cassville High School Football Stadium parking lot.
UNOFFICIAL RESULTS: April 7 Municipal Elections
Unofficial Barry County April 8 Municipal Election results
Drive on in!
Hazel Gripka, left, Cassville resident whose home is in the city park, laughs with former Mayor Bill Shiveley, center, and current Mayor Jon Horner, as Richard Asbill, city administrator in the foreground, explains after ribbon is cut for the 7th Street Bridge, Gripka would be the first to drive over the structure. "No burnouts, Hazel," Asbill said. The new bridge, replacing the old structure washed out in 2017, was built by Hartman and Company at a cost of $738,000.
Sludge storage planned near Cassville
A proposal is on the table with the Missouri Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to issue a Missouri State Operating Permit to HydroAg Environmental (HydroAg), LLC, for the operation of a no-discharge, above-ground, sludge storage facility one mile north of Cassville.
4-wheeler evades police in chase
Cassville police are seeking to identify the driver of a four-wheeler that fled and ultimately evaded multiple agencies in pursuit on Thursday.
Cassville woman facing multi-state theft, fraud cases
A Cassville woman was recently arrested on an out-of-state warrant and extradited to Georgia, facing multiple felony cases in multiple states relating to alleged fraud and theft.
Wheaton man charged with child molestation
A Wheaton man has been charged with child molestation for allegedly engaging in sexual acts with a minor.
