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After months of pleas, led by Cassville resident Nadean Davis, the city of Cassville gave an answer on Monday as to what they plan to do to curb loose and aggressive dogs within city limits. Mayor Bill Shiveley said the city considered three options during budget hearings in November...

The projects list for Vision 150 are moving forward, and the district is excited about its progression. Vision 150 was a $4 million bond issue that passed in April, and the work to be done on campus was broken into phases by priority. The plans included updating and upgrading the district’s security systems. The campus has, over the last year, moved on to a campus wide intercom system, installed new security cameras and is bringing a new idea of metal detectors to the table...

Over the last year, the business name Simplicity Lavender Farm has been heard more frequently and with more understanding. The plant’s scent fills the air surrounding the the acre of planted lavender. Rick and Kathy Henning, owners of Simplicity Lavender Farm, said they bought the property about six years ago, but it was a little more than two years ago when the idea really began to develop...

After the recent purchase of the American Legion building on Highway 112, new owner Donnie Stumpff has decided to make the big debut of Stumpff’s Family Event Center a community event. On Dec. 14 starting at 5 p.m. people can gather for fellowship, food, gospel music and a number of craft vendors for those last-minute Christmas gifts...

A Cassville man is facing four felonies after a traffic stop allegedly led to him attempting to ditch drug paraphernalia and assaulting the arresting officer. Christopher Pulliam, 35, of Cassville, is charged with delivery of a controlled substance, third-degree assault of a special victim, resisting arrest and tampering with physical evidence...

Santa Claus waved at people lined up on Main Street during the Cassville Christmas Parade Sunday evening.

All dressed up in Christmas colors Kevaeh Vasey, 8, of Exeter, gathered candy during the Washburn Christmas parade on Saturday.

Santa Claus is coming to town, and he made a quick stop on Saturday for the Exeter Christmas parade.

Charlie Fratus aimed to offer guests at her table “A Very Merry Handmade Christmas” at the annual Tinsel Tea event at the United Methodist Church on Saturday.

For 20 years, Brent Herrin has opened his office up for an Open House and Toy Drive, which is an event held dearly by the Herrin Animal Hospital employees.

Huge crowds gathered at Tomblin’s on Nov. 30 to celebrate the store’s 55th anniversary.

Barry County Collector Skyler Bowman mailed out the 2019 Tax Statements on Nov. 4. Anyone who did not receive a statement by now should call the collector’s office at 417-847-2113 to request a statement. The 2019 taxes become delinquent on Jan. 1, 2020. Payment can be made in person at the collector’s office with cash, check, debit or credit card. ...

A 14-year-old boy was bitten by a dog in Cassville on Nov. 22. According to Danny Boyd, the boy, whose name is being withheld because he is a juvenile, was walking at 14th and Townsend streets at about 4:15 p.m. on Nov. 22 when a dog came up to him, jumped on him and bit his right arm...

With all the holiday events and activities in full swing through the next month, people might forget about those less fortunate. Herrin Animal Hospital hasn’t, and it hasn’t for 20 years. On Friday, from noon to 2 p.m., Herrin Animal Hospital will host its annual Open House, which is meant to help encourage people to stop by for good food and sweets while they drop off a new and unwrapped gift to be donated...

A juvenile from Arkansas is under investigation for a rash of damage reports from owner of vehicles driving on Highway 37 near the Arkansas state line. According to Barry County Sheriff Gary Davis, from Nov. 24-26, at least five people reported their vehicles being struck by .177-caliber pellets while driving on Highway 37 north of the Arkansas border in the 4-6 p.m. time frame...

What does it mean to be successful? Many people have many different responses to that question, but for Josh Kennedy, lead guitarist and vocalist for the rock band Black Moods, the answer is simple — follow your dream. Kennedy grew up in Wheaton, where he attended school from kindergarten to his graduation in 1999...

When the idea was brought up for the Purdy school district to build a FEMA building nearly seven years ago, a part of that plan included the possibility of the community to use it as well. In May, former Purdy superintendent Steven Chancellor, said an agreement like that could be a huge thing for Purdy as a community...

In March, the Exeter School Board opened and reviewed bids to re-route the driveway to the playground, and as of last week, the project is completed. The project was created on concerns of student safety and would re-route the drive so that students would not have to cross a street to access the playground area...

The city of Seligman recently approved the addition of a disorderly conduct ordinance to bring its code in line with state statutes. Brian Nichols, Seligman city clerk, said nothing happened to specifically induce this decision, but the city did need something in line...

Blood is a significant need year-round, but the Community Blood Center of the Ozarks say O-negative is the type needed the most because it is compatible with all blood types.

Trinity Granger, 8, of Washburn, loaded up her plate on Thursday at the Washburn Mission Baptist Church Thanksgiving meal.

Everyone is invited to join the Cassville United Methodist Church for a free holiday meal on Dec. 20 at the church, located at 7th and Gravel streets in Cassville. People may come any time between 11:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. Turkey, a variety of sides and salads, dessert and drinks will be served...

We asked Cassville Elementary School second-grade students what they are thankful for, and here’s how they responded.

Purdy City Council members have voted to move forward with remodeling the Purdy Community Center into the new city hall. With the closing of the Purdy Branch Library in April, the community building became open for other uses. Mayor Bo Prock has repeatedly said in council meetings that the city owns too much property and needs to divest itself of unneeded obligations...

  Sales tax to Barry County and its cities mostly showed gains in November, compared to a year ago, with five of the seven cities ahead of last year. The seven Barry County cities receiving sales tax took in $529,517.62, a gain of 2 percent over last November...

In March, the Exeter school district decided to purchase three new cafeteria tables to replace the “worst of the worst.” Now, the district has decided to finish out replacing all cafeteria tables by purchasing an additional eight. The tables that are being replaced were purchased about seven years ago, at $200 per table...

Not every disaster can be prevented, but with more tools at its disposal, the Wheaton Fire Protection District will be ready for more. Taylor Lombard, Wheaton Fire Protection District captain, said the department purchased a new ladder truck about three weeks ago...

The Cassville school district is looking into installing metal detectors at two district campuses, with three entrances specifically being considered. “We are looking at options, including those at Entry Shield,” said Richard Asbill, Cassville superintendent. “People can go to entryshield.com to find video and information about the security devices from the point of view of another superintendent in a rural school district.”...

School districts continually face new obstacles that threaten their students’ safety, and recently, schools have had to adopt polices for the fast growing trend of vaping. E-cigarettes have gained popularity compared to traditional cigarettes, and there are concerns about this new fad that worry administrators...

Cassville sophomore Emily Mann gets her cheer on as she paints the town for Wildcat pride in preparation of the upcoming state semifinal game Saturday at 1 p.m at Wildcat Stadium.

It was all smiles from Silas Roark, 7, and Eli Roark, 10, both of Cassville, as they built an entire world during the LEGO Club at the Library on Thursday.

Thankful for a helping hand. Cassville high school student Alexis Mann helped Adella Horner with her plate on Thursday during the Cassville Senior Center’s annual Thanksgiving dinner.

After Easton Long was found, during the presentation by police Chief Dana Kammerlohr and her canine tracker Kiya at Cassville school on Friday, Kammerlohr answered questions from kindergarteners about the tracking process.

Herrin Animal Hospital in Cassville will host its annual Toy Drive and Open House from noon to 2 p.m. on Dec. 6. Food will be available, and visitors may tour the American Animal Hospital Association-accredited hospital. Visitors should bring an unwrapped toy for the 20th annual drive. People may RSVP by calling 417-847-5888...

November firearms deer hunting season started Saturday, and while a local man spent his evening in his favorite hunting spot, something he wasn’t expecting showed up...

On Sunday, skeletal remains and clothing were found by deer hunters in Mark Twain National Forest approximately a mile off of Forest Road 1150, southwest of Roaring River State Park. The remains have been identified as those of missing person Ritchie Vaughn Ellis, 27 at the time of his disappearance...

As the city of Seligman has had continuous issues with their police vehicles, the search has started for a new police car. Brian Nichols, Seligman city clerk, said the board is not interested in some specific models of vehicle, based on issues they have had over the last year...

Applications are now being accepted for three Honor Flight of the Ozarks trips, salutes to military veterans offering trips to see national monuments in Washington, D.C., in 2020. Honor Flight of the Ozarks has announced plans to make trips on May 13, Aug. ...

Nine students majoring in Plastics Engineering Technology, including one graduate from Cassville, recently attended the K Trade Fair in Dusseldorf, Germany. This is the world’s largest plastic and rubber trade show, with 230,000 attendees and 1.9 million square feet of exhibits in 17 buildings. ...

The holidays are fast approaching, meaning homes will be full of family members, hearts will be filled with love and bellies will be full of delicious food. Haven of the Ozarks Animal Sanctuary is hoping there is room for one more to enter local families’ households and hearts...

The city of Washburn is accepting bids for the work of building a garage in place of an old carport that was damaged by a winter storm and taken down. Emily Arnett, Washburn city clerk, said the city is still trying to decide on replacing the carport or building a garage...

As a fellow resident at Roaring River Health and Rehab held a small flag into the air, the veterans that were acknowledged on Nov. 12, and staff members, said the Pledge of Allegiance.

Volunteers like Deb Herbig gathered together at the St. Edwards Catholic Church on Saturday to distribute coats that were bought with donations for area children.

Dr. Lisa Roark recently decided to expand her clinic and add 3,000 square feet, which will double the size of her clinic.

Nola Nickols, Cassville Parents as Teachers director, played with 3-year-old Maverick Beranek, at Thursday’s PAT Thanksgiving play day.

A Thanksgiving dinner will be served at Southwest High School on Nov. 24. The event, sponsored by Project Graduation, runs from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and costs $6. The dinner includes all the favorites of the traditional holiday meal. The Barry County Democrats are hosting a special event with candidate for attorney general, Elad Gross. The December meeting will be on Dec. 2 at Angus Branch Steakhouse in Monett. Socializing starting at 6 p.m. and the meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m...