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Randy Kalbaugh: Sheriff Questionnaire 2 (Jail Administration)
I plan on going through the jail every day to speak with the employees, and see how they are doing. I plan on going into each dayroom at least once a week with the jail administrator, to speak with the inmates to see what complaints or suggestions they may have.
Doused!
The Cassville Volunteer Fire Protection District was on hand Friday at the Cassville school district for its annual water day on the final day of summer school. Students enjoyed playing in the spray from the district’s fire truck.
News Briefs, June 26
The Purdy Community Picnic and Fireworks Show will be held July 3 at The Gathering Place in Purdy, located at 100 Old Bus. 37 and Hwy.
Opera in the Ozarks hits high notes in Cassville
Thinking he was the forest ranger, Granny, right, played by Sydney Siler, goes to kiss Mr. BigBad, a wolf in disguise, played by Boone Elledge, during the Opera in the Ozarks production of “Little Red’s Most Unusual Day” at the Cassville FEMA Event Center on Thursday.
Man charged with theft from former Justin Boot building
Industrial AC units allegedly stripped of aluminum copper radiators A Cassville man is facing a felony charge after allegedly stealing from the former Justin Boot building property. Ralph Lively, 58, of Cassville, if charge with stealing $750 or more.
Board of Equalization information released
The Barry County Assessor has mailed out change of assessment notices and taxpayers may have questions concerning these changes in assessment figures. Equalization Procedures If a taxpayer wants to challenge their change in assessed valuation, they should inquire about the issue before July 8, 2024.
Roaring River State Park buffeted by May 26 windstorm
While most residents in Cassville were caught by surprise by the overnight May 26 windstorm that swept through town, personnel at Roaring River State Park were forewarned, said Interim Superintendent Mike Busekrus. The wee hours of Sunday, May 26, could be considered a trial by fire for Busekrus, who took up the reins of park management in March after the superintendent position was vacated by Melinda Kitchens.
Summer school soaked in fun
From left, Samantha Adams, Laura Horton, Sianna Vargas Revolorio and Jeremiah Blankenship jump in the pool together during pool day at Cassville Summer School on Friday.
Woman charged with theft from board
An Exeter woman is facing a felony theft charge after allegedly stealing more than $9,000 from a community board on which she served. Chelsea Ball, of Exeter, is charged with felony stealing of $750 or more.
3 Southwest seniors awarded Hagan Scholarship
Three Southwest High School Class of 2024 graduates will avoid student debt in coming years, as each has been awarded the Hagan Scholarship, worth up to $60,000 over four years. Scholarships were awarded to Lilly Wolf, who is planning to attend the University of Idaho to study Wildlife Resource Management; Faith Outhouse, who is planning to attend Missouri State University to study Nursing; and Kameron Kelley, who is planning to attend Drury University to study Architecture.
