Barry County
News Briefs, Sept. 30
Barrett’s Fun Run for Friends will be held on Saturday at the Cassville Greenway, with registration at 8 a.m. and the race beginning at 9 a.m. and a raffle drawing following the run.
1961 Purdy grads gather for 65th reunion
The Purdy High School class of 1961 recently met for their 65th reunion.
Community Voices — Jeremiah Buntin: The outlaw Alva Taylor
On Oct. 12, 1916, outlaw Alva Taylor was shot to death by Creek County Sheriff Lew Wilder while attempting to escape the jail at Sapulpa, Okla.
Community Voices — Jon Horner: The strength to move forward
Twenty-five years have passed since September 11, 2001, yet the memory of that morning remains remarkably vivid.
Through the Years, Sept. 30
40 YEARS AGO: NEW IN THE POULTRY BUSINESS — Getting into the poultry business these days means that on arrival date of your chicks there will be thousands of those little peepers deposited in your houses for their weeks of growing. Such was the case at the Charles Marrs place Friday.
Haven of the Ozarks Pet of the Week, Sept. 30
I’m Ritter, a 1-year-old black and white Shepherd mix, and I’m ready for an adventure with you. At 37 pounds of youthful energy, I’ve got the whole world ahead of me — I’m friendly, playful, and always up for whatever comes next.
Another round of celebrations!
After celebrating his 100th birthday with a party, Chuck Whitcomb, of Cassville, held onto his youth for a few more turns as he drove a go kart at the Twister Alley Raceway in Butterfield on Sept. 12. Twister Alley was honoring Whitcomb for his century celebration, as well as his military service during WWII from 1943-1946 and the Air Force Civil Service from 1947-1979. Whitcomb drove the track while presenting the U.S. Flag to start the race.
Up close and personal!
Cassville Fire Protection District Chief Derek Acheson gives Isaac LaPreze, 6, of Eagle Rock, a tour of the District's ladder truck during the fourth annual Touch a Truck event at Crowder Cassville on Thursday.
Collisions cheered at Demolition Derby
Shawn Pryor, of Shell Knob, in the 787 car, beckons Ryan Friga, of West Plains, to give his front end a jolt to release his back end from the railroad ties at the annual Rotary Demolition Derby on Sept. 12.
Police investigating rash of vehicle break-ins
Area police departments are warning residents to keep their car doors locked and valuables removed after a rash of vehicle break-ins across six cities in southwest Missouri since July 31.
