Barry County
Freedom Bank announces leadership transition
Freedom Bank of Southern Missouri has announced a significant leadership transition to take effect Jan. 1, 2025, moving two individuals into new roles, one of which is based in Cassville.
Mercy to end Anthem contracts
After months of negotiation with Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS), Mercy has provided written notice to end its contracts with Anthem in the state of Missouri. These contracts include all commercial, Medicare Advantage, Affordable Care Act (ACA) marketplace, managed Medicaid plans (Healthy Blue) and HealthLink (which falls under the Anthem BCBS umbrella).
Through the Years, Sept. 18
30 YEARS AGO: SHOWED WELL — Jim Hinson, 15, above, and Tyler Hinson II, below, showed well enough in the Missouri State Fair Santa Gertrudis FFA divisions to win recognition. The more senior of the pair received a grand champion award for his bull.
Campground 3 improvements progressing at Roaring River State Park
Roaring River concessions to stay open year-round Roaring River State Park superintendent Mike Busekrus said the construction work at Campground 3 continues on schedule, with concrete work due to be completed this week. “The new sites will have lots of room to spread out,” Busekrus said on a video he recently posted to the park’s Facebook page.
E3 Meat Co. supplies The Rib
The Rib Steak House in Cassville is continuing its partnership with E3 Meat Co., which supplies beef to the iconic restaurant while doing some good at the same time. Zanetta Campbell, owner of The Rib, said the product, which the restaurant has used since reopening in November 2022, is all-natural and well-liked among area cattlemen with high standards.
Emergency vehicles explored!
Hadley Veith, left, 4, of Purdy, excitedly receives a temporary tattoo from Jenna Crim after having her face painted during the Community Care Coalition and Cassville Branch Library’s 2nd Annual Touch-A-Truck event on Thursday. Kyle Troutman/ktroutman@cassville-democrat.com
Elderberries, seed-saving, Japanese Maples topics at Master Gardeners’ event
Barry County Master Gardeners will host their annual fall garden workshop on Sept. 21 at the First Baptist Church Family Life Center, located at 602 West St. in Cassville Doors will open at 9 a.m. and the program will begin at 9:20 a.m. The workshop will feature local venders, plants for sale, door prizes, and food and refreshments. There will also be three presenters with interesting topics.
4 youths injured in Seligman wreck
Vehicles collide at intersection of Highways 37, 112 By Kyle Troutman ktroutman@cassville-democrat.com Four juveniles were injured in a wreck at 3:52 p.m. Sunday at the intersection of Highway 37 and…
Tomblin’s celebrates 60th Anniversary
Mattie Hurt, a fourth-generation employee of Tomblin’s Jewelry, curls ribbon on a gift while working during Tomblin’s 60th Anniversary celebration on Saturday, where visitors could take advantage of deals and win door prizes.
Aurora man arrested after crash
An Aurora man was injured and subsequently arrested following a wreck at 12:15 p.m. Friday on Farm Road 1065, five miles east of Purdy.
