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Dr. James Clark “J.C.” “Doc” Flanary
(Obituary ~ 07/15/20)
Dr. James Clark “J.C.” “Doc” Flanary, age 78, of Cassville, Missouri, passed away Thursday, July 2, 2020, at his home. He was born December 27, 1941, in Kansas City, Missouri, the son of John Christopher and Mary Ann (Taylor) Flanary. On August 28, 1971, in Merriam, Kansas, he was united in marriage to Smith Ann Coolbaugh who preceded him in death on July 31, 2013. Also preceding him in death were his parents and one brother...
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Bob Mitchell: Fiddle-playing events of by-gone days
(Column ~ 07/15/20)
Often, thoughts run through my mind concerning a couple of premier fiddle players of the Cassville area. They could have been violinist for all that matters, but for the most part, they preferred the music that came out of the Ozark hills. Most of their strings and bows followed tunes that more than likely arrived in these parts from those originating in Kentucky or Tennessee...
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Well-deserved praise (High School Sports ~ 07/15/20)
Madry McCrackin was named the Rotary Most Valuable Player for the Cassville girls basketball team this past season. -
2,000 turn out for Youth softball (Community Sports ~ 07/15/20)
It came down to 9:30 p.m. on a Sunday night at Monett’s North Park. In the last of 86 softball games over two days, the Northwest Arkansas Prospects out of Gentry sealed a walk-off win by a score of 8-7, wrapping up the opening event of the season for the Monett Youth Baseball and Softball League. A two-day undertaking, the MYBSL Summer Bash brought 46 teams to town, 500 athletes and an estimated 2,000 people total... -
Spire customers to see one-time bill credit
(National News ~ 07/15/20)
The Missouri Public Service Commission has approved an agreement reached between the Staff of the Missouri Public Service Commission, the Office of the Public Counsel and Spire Missouri, Inc. (Spire) which will provide approximately $15 million in one-time bill credits to Spire East and Spire West natural gas customers...
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Physician offers free medical marijuana appointments for defrauded patients
(National News ~ 07/15/20)
Cassville physician and vocal supporter of medical marijuana Dr. Lisa Roark, MD, is stepping up to help 600 patients who were defrauded by a fake physician. About 600 medical marijuana patients were defrauded by a person pretending to be a physician who certified them for medical marijuana. ...
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Chuck Terrill: Ant lives matter (National News ~ 07/15/20)
I moved a small brush pile the other day. We have quite a few trees, and every time the wind blows, I get to pick up downed branches. I throw them in a pile and when the pile gets big enough, I haul it off. I needed to mow following the rains we received last week, so I picked up branches. ... -
Local spends Independence Day far from home (National News ~ 07/15/20)
It wasn’t all fireworks and hot dogs for some Americans on this Fourth of July. Aviation Structural Mechanic 3rd Class Calisia Brookes, from Cassville, Mo., bends sheet metal aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). -
Pet of the Week (National News ~ 07/15/20)
Meet Andre, the Haven of the Ozarks Pet of the Week. -
News briefs
(Local News ~ 07/15/20)
A second Department of Health and Senior Services community testing event will take place on Saturday at Cassville High School from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. DHSS is partnering with the Missouri National Guard, local health departments, health care providers to offer the event. ...
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Children going on adventures through words (Local News ~ 07/15/20)
Hollis Burt, 2, of Purdy, joined the fun of picking out a book with his siblings and peeked inside the cover to make sure it was just what he wanted. -
New gym floor being prepared (Local News ~ 07/15/20)
Before renovations on the Wheaton gym floor could begin, demolition had to take place. -
3 injured in wreck near Wheaton
(Local News ~ 07/15/20)
Three people were injured on July 7 in a wreck at 9:45 p.m. on Farm Road 1029, two miles east of Wheaton. According to a Missouri State Highway Patrol report, Brandon King, 31, of Exeter, was driving a 1987 Dodge 1500 northbound when his vehicle failed to negotiate a curve, ran off the roadway, struck an embankment and overturned...
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New manager overseeing Computer Shoppe
(Local News ~ 07/15/20)
One consistent growth over the years has been the use of technology in all aspects of life — work, school and home. And for those who cannot diagnose or repair a computer issue, have no fear, Brent Whitley is here. According to Tim Powers, owner of The Computer Shoppe, the business moved from its original location on the square to 52 Main Street in Cassville about there years ago...
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Vision 150 projects cruising along
(Local News ~ 07/15/20)
While students have been away for the mixture of the wellness break and the summer break, progress has been consistent on the Vision 150 work and other projects at the Cassville school district. Richard Asbill, Cassville superintendent, said the early childhood center interior is 85 percent complete...
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Gunshot damage disrupts goBEC service
(Local News ~ 07/15/20)
In the late hours of July 5 or the early hours of July 6, gunshot damage to goBEC’s main line in Exeter caused an outage for a number of customers. According to Mark Aeilts, CEO of Barry Electric and goBEC, a gunshot, most likely at birds, damaged a fiberglass internet and phone service line southwest of Exeter...
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Part II — Barry County Sheriff Questionnaire: Travis Hilburn
(Local News ~ 07/15/20)
1. What, specifically, will you do to reduce the drug problem in Barry County? Aggressively pursue the dealers and transporters. 2. When addressing the drug problem, will you put more emphasis on certain substances compared to others (i.e. marijuana versus prescription pills versus meth)?...
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Part II — Barry County Sheriff Questionnaire: Gary Davis
(Local News ~ 07/15/20)
1. What, specifically, will you do to reduce the drug problem in Barry County? I will continue to request more Deputies and personnel to address the drug problem. However, as has been stated in the answers to other questions, there is only so much funding to go around for all county functions and responsibilities. ...
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Part II — Barry County Sheriff Questionnaire: Danny Boyd
(Local News ~ 07/15/20)
1. What, specifically, will you do to reduce the drug problem in Barry County? Focus on the Farm Roads and the rural areas, where known criminal activity and drug trafficking occurs. Also, if we get a very active Neighborhood Watch Program, citizens can help be the eyes and ears of law enforcement in their neighborhoods...
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Plans finalizing for annual Purdy Festival July 18 (Local News ~ 07/15/20)
The 9th annual Purdy Festival is slated to take place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on July 18 in Purdy. Committee members feel that this year’s event is more important than ever. “This is an outdoor event, so there is plenty of room for social distancing,” said Renae Neill, one of the committee members. “With everything that is going on in the world, we want people to take a minute and just breathe. This is our gift to the community.”... -
Justin Boots employees move on
(Local News ~ 07/15/20)
Justin Boots employee Ashley Tidwell was emotional Thursday morning as she said goodbye to the place she has worked for 15 years. Following the 39-year-old factory’s closing on July 6 and seemingly the end of Tidwell’s career as a ACS Stitcher, sewing on the top pattern of the world-renowned boots, emotions ran high...
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Corrections officer files wrongful termination suit
(Local News ~ 07/15/20)
A former corrections officer at the Barry County jail has filed a civil lawsuit in Barry County court against the county and Sheriff Gary Davis, alleging he was wrongfully terminated from his post in the jail. According to court documents, Emmitt Musick has filed the suit for actual damages in excess of $25,000, for the costs incurred, including attorney’s fees, and for such other and further relief as the court deems just...
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COVID-19 case identified at MO Wings
(Local News ~ 07/15/20)
The Barry County Health Department has announced a person employed at MO Wings in Monett has tested positive for COVID-19. The case is a result of community spread, and the individual is in isolation. Close contacts are being identified and, as appropriate, ordered to quarantine. Cases and close contacts are monitored each day by the Barry County Health Department...
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Barry County cases up 50 percent in last week
(Local News ~ 07/15/20)
The number of COVID-19 (coronavirus) cases in Barry County rose 50 percent in the past week, jumping from 101 on July 9 to 151 today. According the Barry County Health Department and Barry County Office of Emergency Management, there have been 148 confirmed positive cases of COVID-19, one presumptive and two antibody positives. As of Wednesday, a total of 64 people were considered active cases in isolation, one of whom is hospitalized, and 221 close contacts are quarantined in their homes...
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Walmart, Sam’s Club to require face coverings
(Local News ~ 07/15/20)
The COOs of Walmart and Sam’s Club announced Wednesday that starting Monday, all shoppers at the stores will be required to wear face coverings. According to a press release from Dacona Smith, Walmart U.S. COO, and Lance de la Rosa, Sam’s Club COO, about 65 percent of the more than 5,000 stores and clubs are located in areas where there is some form of government mandate on face coverings...
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