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2 men charged for alleged theft, exhibiting firearm
Two men are being held in the Barry County jail on multiple felony charges after an incident in Butterfield where the pair allegedly moved a victim’s vehicle and brandished a firearm.
News Briefs, May 6
The Cassville Alumni Association’s annual dinner will be held on May 23 at 6 p.m. at the Cassville High School commons area. Doors open at 5 p.m., and dinner is at 6 p.m.
Cassville Prom stellar in Stella
Mika Sherwood, right, and Kolten Lingo take a break on the dance floor to pose for a photo at Cassville Prom. Kyle Troutman/[email protected]
MSHP gives drug presentation at high school
On April 20, Cpl. Sam Carpenter, with the Missouri State Highway Patrol, gave a presentation to Cassville High School students aiming to spread awareness regarding the nitazenes crisis in the community, sharing information about the serious issues regarding drug use that could affect students and the broader community.
Motion for new murder trial
A motion has been filed for a new trial for an Exeter man found guilty of four felony counts, including first-degree murder, in an April 14-16 jury trial.
Creativity, inspiration craved on Poetry Day
Crowder College’s annual Poetry Day brought together students, faculty and guests for a celebration of creativity, expression and community.
Purdy City Council approves website
The Purdy City Council gave a green light to accepting a website for the city, its first, designed by the GO CAPS program in Monett, during its April 8 meeting.
Aurora man injured in motorcycle crash
An Aurora man was injured in a wreck at 10:45 a.m. on Friday on Highway 86, five miles north of Eagle Rock.
Chicken truck overturns in Seligman
A Monett man was injured in a wreck at 7:04 a.m. on April 20 on Highway 37, at the city limits of Seligman.
News Briefs, April 29
The Cassville school district is gearing up for a summer full of learning at summer school. “Traditional Seated Summer School: Launch into Learning” will be May 18 to June 12, from 7:45 a.m. to 3:15 p.m., offered to incoming kindergarten to current eighth grade students.
