Barry County

Through The Years, July 2
30 YEARS AGO: BALLOON GLOW — Over 2,000 attended Friday night’s balloon glow at the FASCO rounds. A horn blew and the pilots would blast not air into the balloons. The propane flame lit up the balloons against the night sky. The three hot air balloon races held on Saturday and Sunday also drew big crowds. Rides in the balloons seemed to be the coveted prize to win during weekend giveaways. People also had the opportunity to view the balloons up close and meet the pilots.

Purdy softball sees success in youthful year
The Purdy softball team had three major goals this spring, taking aim at a trio of trophies in a year with only three seniors.
2 sex offenders charged with loitering at parks
Incidents in June at Roaring River State Park, Cassville City Park

Wheaton’s Bateman snags All-State honor
Wheaton High School sophomore Brody Bateman was has earned Second Team All-State honors for his performance on the baseball diamond this year.

Rich Cummings: How will you use your freedom?
The value of freedom can be assessed in various ways and tends to increase when it is threatened or becomes scarce.

Animals abound at Barry County Fair
Cara Leach was busy prepping her rabbits for show at the Barry County Fair on Saturday, trimming their nails before the showing began.
SBA disaster loan outreach centers open
U.S. Small Business Administration Disaster Loan Outreach Centers (DLOC) are opening in Greene, Lawrence and Newton counties following SBA’s approval of Governor Mike Kehoe’s request that it make available low interest federal disaster loans to homeowners, renters and businesses and private nonprofits impacted by severe storms and flooding that occurred on April 29.

Mattingly named SW Regional Teacher of the Year
The Southwest Center for Educational Excellence in Webb City recently hosted its annual Regional Teacher of the Year Luncheon to celebrate the best of the best in education.

Michelle Hilburn: Finding delight in nonfiction
After wrapping up my librarian duties, extended contract time, and a fun-filled summer school session, my summer has finally begun!

Jeremiah Buntin: Murder, lynching, and an Ozarks family
Recently the Barry County Museum received a donation from the Seitz family of a Smith & Wesson .32 caliber model 2 revolver reported to be the one used in the notorious murder of Jackson Carney and his wife Cordelia on December 4, 1869 by George Moore at their Shell Knob store.