Barry County
Purdy man injured in motorcycle wreck
A Purdy man was injured in a wreck on Aug. 19 on Farm Road 1100, three miles east of Purdy.
Shell Knob man dies in boat collision
A Shell Knob man died in a boat collision at 1:45 p.m. on Aug. 18 on Table Rock Lake in Viola.
Jeremiah Buntin: Cassville’s favorite teacher
As the end of summer signals the beginning of another year back to school, our memories become entwined with the changing of the seasons, recalling all that we have learned and mourning how much has been forgotten.
Through the Years, Aug. 27
30 YEARS AGO: FIRST TIME AT SCHOOL — These new kindergartners found a great way to beat the heat. In addition to fans blowing and lights off, these students got to enjoy Flavor-Ices. Students in Kathy Sheehy’s first grade class are pictured above.
News Briefs, Aug. 27
The Cassville Branch Library, in partnership with Mid America Insurance Solutions LLC, will host a Medicare 101 Educational Event on Sept. 16 from 2-3 p.m.
Activities abound at Kids’ Fishing Day
Emerie Declue, 5, of Neosho, makes sure her stamp has ample ink at an activity at Kids’ Fishing Day at Roaring River State Park on Saturday.
Roller sex crimes case heading to jury trial
A jury trial has been scheduled in Stone County for a Washburn man facing seven total charges across three cases, all involving alleged child sex crimes.
Cassville man faces 6 charges in 3 cases
A Cassville man is facing six total charges in three separate cases relating to alleged stealing, possession of controlled substances and fleeing.
Purdy Council approves tax levy
Getting a break from citizen complaints during the monthly meeting, the Purdy City Council set its property tax levy for the upcoming tax cycle and heard reports from police and public works on Aug. 13.
Lady Trojans implement new alignment
Coming off a 6-win season, the Southwest volleyball team is bringing an energy and good attitude into a new year where some changes — especially defensively — are required.
