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Purdy man charged for rape
A Purdy man has been arrested on four felony charges after allegedly breaking into a victim’s home and attempting to rape the victim. Fabian Perez-Garza, 22, of Purdy, is charged with first-degree rape or attempted rape, first-degree burglary, second-degree domestic assault and second- degree kidnapping.
Report: ‘Thousands’ of chickens DOA at George’s
County law enforcement are being urged by PETA to investigate and charge those responsible for the deaths of “thousands” of chickens that died while being transported to George’s during extreme heat in June. A USDA memorandum of interview was submitted to address the “alarming number of dead on arrival birds at George’s Processing” on June 28 and the loss of process control.
Rain doesn’t melt fun at Oz-themed Cook-Off
Barry County Public Administrator Sam Madsen, left, spoons a ladle of chili into a cup held by County Clerk Joyce Ennis, to be delivered to a hungry Chili and Salsa Cook-Off patron at the Barry County Republicans’ tent during the event on the courthouse square on Saturday. Rainstorms at about 11 a.m. dampened the day, but cooking competitors held on to finish out the tasting and judging despite the weather.
County MU Extension accepting nominations
Nominations are being accepted for the January 2024 election of the University of Missouri Extension Council in Barry County. Council members are elected or appointed to twoyear terms and may not serve more than two consecutive terms.
News briefs, Nov. 1
Citizens for Justice — Barry County will host its second community meeting on Friday at 6 p.m. at the pavilion at the Stumpff Family Event Center (old American Legion grounds).
Hands-on learning at Food For America
From left: Isaac Cornett, Stormy Tanner and Will Finch hammer away in a nail driving competition set up by a local construction company the Food For America event at Cassville schools on Friday, where Cassville FFA invited multiple presenters and farmers to educate students on everything from where food comes from to agriculture-related career opportunities.
Celebrate Recovery: Where are they now?
Brittany Dutton first told her story of recovery two years ago on Oct. 27, 2021.
New super hired at Roaring River
After three months of interim staff, Roaring River State Park has a new superintendent taking the reins. Carl Bonnell, deputy director of the Ozark Lakes Region of Missouri State Parks, has announced that Melinda Kitchens has accepted the position of superintendent at Roaring River State Park and began her duties on Oct.
Denali cleans up spill
With cases pending judgment in more than one Missouri courtroom, a principal player, Denali Water Solutions, continues to relieve itself of its processing waste in southwest Missouri, an area that has become an apparent legal limbo- land for the effluent once labeled as fertilizer. In the case of Denali, recorded spills continue to occur.
Spotlight shines on The Show’s 30th year
A Cassville fall is not complete without seeing local talent perform in The Show, an event celebrating it’s 30th year this weekend, with all proceeds benefitting the Cassville High School marching band. Greg Beck, with Hometown Sound and the Red Hots, the band that plays the cover songs performers sing in The Show, said participants are excited to celebrate the milestone.
