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SLUDGE fund grows
Legislators, industry insider address large audience at East Newton High School State Rep. Dirk Deaton, R-Noel, and State Sen.
Man calls possessions his ‘rape kit’
Who: Jeffrey Edmondson, 54, of Berryville, Ark. What: Charged with unlawful possession of a firearm, unlawful possession of an illegal weapon and misdemeanor unlawful possession of an illegal weapon More: Edmondson being held on no bond Arkansas 54-year-old being held on no bond, 2 felony charges BY KYLE TROUTMAN ktroutman@cassville-democrat.com A traffic stop on Highway 112 developed into an arrest and the suspect allegedly referring to items in his vehicle as his “rape kit.” Jeffrey Edmondson, 54, of Berryville, Ark., is charged with unlawful possession of a firearm, unlawful possession of an illegal weapon and misdemeanor unlawful possession of an illegal weapon.

Purdy teen injured in wreck
Vehicle overturns west of Purdy A Purdy teenager was injured in a wreak at 7:50 a.m. on Monday on Route B, one mile west of Purdy.

Cassville Democrat hires new sales executive
The Cassville Democrat has hired a new sales executive who brings a wealth or journalism experience to the award-winning publication. Joining the sales team at the Cassville Democrat is Jessica Breger, a native of Austin, Texas.
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Man flown to hospital after being hit by ATV
A Cassville man was injured on Sunday after being struck by an ATV at about 6:50 p.m. on private property on Farm Road 1085, one mile north of Cassville.
Kyle Troutman: Again we ask, are we protected?
Our hearts this week go out to Uvalde, Texas. On Tuesday, an 18-year-old gunman crashed his vehicle into a ditch behind Robb Elementary School.

Through the Years
50 years ago May 10, 1972 Cassville United Methodist Church pastor, Harold Hunter, who has been with the Cassville church for the past six years, has been granted retired status by the Missouri West Annual Conference of United Methodist Churches. The highest music award presented to a Cassville High School senior, the John Philip Sousa award, went to Jim Justus during the spring concert Tuesday night.

It’s a pirate’s life for SKITS
In SKITS’ production of “Jolly Roger and the Pirate Queen” on April 22, Sarah Huffington, played by Heather Andres, pines for a pirate husband instead of her likely fiancé, Roger Goodman, played by Andy Miller. Listening to her “love woes” were Kate and Belinda, played by Micah Keeton and JJ Hight. Kyle Troutman/editor@cassville-democrat.com