Barry County
Welcome to Cruise-ville
Burnouts were part of the fun on Saturday at the third annual Cassville Memories Cruise, which saw hundreds of people line and drive Main Street in an ode to days past when cruising back and forth through town provided a source of entertainment. At the event, a vehicle was raffled, and all funds raised benefit scholarship opportunities for local seniors, five of which were awarded this year.
Jig On the Water, June 15
Roaring River’s water level is not bad right now, still producing a good strong flow — but clear — running at 125 CFS on Sunday morning.
County property values rise
New valuations sent to property owners; SB190 tax freeze unaffected
Public meeting highlights connection between park, community
About 50 people, including Roaring River State Park personnel, were on hand for the park’s annual public meeting at the Emory Melton Inn & Conference Center on June 5.
Cassville Pantry gets $1K grant
Cassville Pantry gratefully announces receipt of a $1,000 grant from the Cassville Community Foundation in care of the Community Foundation of the Ozarks.
Terry Held: Scrolls to scrolling — Reading in a changed world
One morning not long ago, coffee in hand, as the sun began to glimmer on the horizon, I found myself rereading a passage from “A History of Reading” by Alberto Manguel.
Merlyn Johnson: Section of SB3 may freeze funding to schools
The Missouri Legislature recently passed Senate Bill 3 (SB3), a broad and complex piece of legislation that is now headed to the Governor’s desk for signature.
State’s largest lost and found coming to county
In June, the Missouri State Treasurer’s Office will kick off annual outreach efforts for Unclaimed Property and publish a total of over 175,000 names for those who have unclaimed property worth $50 or more.
Crowder honors Community Care Coalition
Community Care Coalition, Barry County has been honored with the 2025 Community Partner of the Year Award by Crowder College Adult Education & Literacy (AEL).
Pullin’ in cash for Keen
Kenneth Eagan, of Washburn, finished in second place in his class at the 3rd Annual Pullin’ for the People. The annual event began in 2023 to benefit Bryson Wilderbruer, who was seriously injured in a vehicle wreck. The 2024 installment benefitted Kuper Tuten, who was diagnosed with Leukemia when he was a year old. This year’s take went to Byron Keen, a local child born with hydrocephalus, a condition which causes fluid to accumulate in the brain.
