Barry County

Worship bands deliver messages at Cassville Trout Fest
Michael Cochren, lead singer of Cochren & Co., performs on Sunday at Cassville Trout Fest, held at the Aquatic Center Park. Kyle Troutman/ktroutman@cassville-democrat.com

Richard Asbill: Pride in our hometown — Cassville’s community spirit
As we drove through Cassville this past Memorial Day weekend, the sight of flags fluttering in the wind — and the rain — along Main Street filled me with an immense sense of pride.

Through The Years, June 11
30 YEARS AGO: EMERGENCY ALERT — Minutes after a tornado hit Roaring River State Park, volunteer firemen, sheriff’s deputies and park workers were securing the area.

Cowboys, cowgirls rope and ride at Rotary Rodeo
The Cassville Rotary Rodeo was held at Bill Hailey Arena on Friday and Saturday, drawing a crowd to see the anunal event. David Hicks/Special to the Cassville Democrat
Drive-by shooting in Washburn
Three individuals were arrested in May as a result of an alleged drive-by shooting in Washburn.
Barry County sales taxes down for May
Washburn faces tax cut-off by order of state auditor

Jig On the Water, June 8
We had a lot of water this week. The river was at 299 CFS Sunday. This is very high, not flooded by any means, just high. There’s a strong flow, and the water is still off color. It’s not muddy, just has that blue-green murky color to it.

Nathan Toon: To the glory of God
All things happen according to the glory of God.

Purdy auto supply shop damaged by vehicle
A vehicle accelerated into the facade of Redshaw Auto Supply in Purdy on May 30.

Train collides with semi near Butterfield
A semi hauling an empty trailer was struck by a train north of Butterfield on Monday.