Barry County
William Hodgson: Public trauma – old and new
This devotional and directory is made possible by these businesses who encourage all to attend worship services. We often think of a trauma as a life changing event which has an enduring effect.
FEMA deadline Sept. 23
The deadline is Sept. 23 to apply for disaster assistance from the Federal EmergencyManagementAgency(FEMA), available for individuals and households in 10 Missouri counties as a result of May 19-27 severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes and flooding.
No seniors, no problem
Few teams are as young as the Wheaton volleyball squad. With no seniors and only three juniors, the team of 20 is focused on long-term goals and development coming off a trying 3-21 season last year.
Oklahoma man injured, arrested after wreck
On Aug. 31, around 9:06 p.m., the Seligman Police Department responded to the intersection of State Highway 37 and Doc Meyer Road for a motor vehicle crash.
Murray Bishoff: Giants in our midst
An extraordinary thing happened at the Purdy City Council meeting in August. Bob Moser, a retired Monett police dispatcher, has been serving on the Purdy City Council on and off since 2005, after he spent one term as mayor, resigning after being elected to a second term.
Through the Years, Sept. 11
30 YEARS AGO: ONCE IT’S IN THEIR BLOOD — Natives of Cassville were included in the numbers at Roaring River State Park that helped push the popular attraction toward new records over the Labor Day weekend. In this photo, Jill and Brian Hunt and sons Nick and Caleb, get ready for an expected cool evening in the Dry Hollow area camp ground on Sunday evening.
Haven of the Ozarks Pet of the Week
Starsky and his buddy, Hutch, were found tied to the Haven sign at the end of the road with an electrical cord. These two sweet and friendly dogs deserve much better! Starsky is a brown colored Dachshund mix and is a small dog weighing 17 pounds. Date of birth is Feb. 24, 2020.
Exeter welcomes 3 to staff
The Exeter school district welcomed three new staff members this fall. They include: Lindsay Reed, K-12 librarian; Jennifer Brown, elementary secretary; and Andrea Howard, paraprofessional.
Sweet treats and time with grandparents
Harper Walker, 8, drizzled caramel over her ice cream during Thursday’s Grandparents Day treat at the Exeter school district.
News Briefs, Sept. 11
The last day to register to vote is Oct. 9 for those who are not current registered voters of Barry County and who wish to vote in the Nov.
