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Burn ban on
County orders ban based on drought conditions By Kyle Troutman ktroutman@cassville-democrat.com The Barry County Commission has ordered a burn ban until further notice. The decision came on Thursday in response…
2 charged in Purdy burglary
Two men were arrested and charged with felonies on Oct. 2 after allegedly attempting to steal from an outbuilding at a Purdy property.
200 students participate in ‘See You at the Pole’ prayer gathering
Nearly 200 students combined at Cassville Middle School and Cassville High School participated in the annual See You at the Pole event at the district on Sept. 25 prior to the start of classes. See You at the Pole is a global day of student prayer annually on the fourth Wednesday in September. The event, which began in 1990 with just 10 students, is a prayer rally at the flagpole to lift up friends, families, teachers, school and nation to God. It is initiated, organized and led by students.
Cassville man charged with sodomy, molestation
A Cassville man is facing four felony charges stemming from nine years of alleged sexual abuse of a minor. Lloyd Bowen, 51, of Cassville, is charged with two counts of first-degree statutory sodomy and two counts of first-degree child molestation According to a probable cause statement filed by Det.
Watch out for deer along roadways in fall
Fall has arrived, which means deer and other wild animals are on the move as temperatures cool and nights become longer. Most deer strikes with vehicles occur during October and November and between the hours of 6-7 a.m.
News Briefs, Oct. 9
The Knights of Columbus will host a New Coat Distribution on Sunday from 2-4 p.m. at St.
Pickleballing for Cassville
Ethan Bohmke, of Cassville, stretches to play a ball during the second annual Cassville Foundation Pickleball Tournament on Saturday. The two-day event featured singles and doubles tournaments, with 46 participants playing 150 games and raising $6,000. Funds benefit the Cassville Community Foundation, which awards grants to local non-profits.
Search and rescue finds 2 lost in forest
Two people lost in Mark Twain National Forest in the overnight hours of Sept. 24 were recovered without incident by search and rescue crews with the Central Crossing Fire Protection District.
Power of Pink making milestones
Power of Pink is celebrating its 14th year of service to women diagnosed with breast cancer by raising a record $53,442.90 in donations to four Pink Ladies of 2024. Janice McCracken, Power of Pink founder and organizer, said including this year’s recipients, the organization has helped 54 women total and raised $415,265.51.
Meet the Ladies
In 2024, Power of Pink gave out $13,360.73 to four women undergoing breast cancer treatment. Janice McCracken founder and organizer of Power of Pink said 2024, its 14th year, has been the biggest yet.
