Barry County
Mattingly named SW Regional Teacher of the Year
The Southwest Center for Educational Excellence in Webb City recently hosted its annual Regional Teacher of the Year Luncheon to celebrate the best of the best in education.
Michelle Hilburn: Finding delight in nonfiction
After wrapping up my librarian duties, extended contract time, and a fun-filled summer school session, my summer has finally begun!
Jeremiah Buntin: Murder, lynching, and an Ozarks family
Recently the Barry County Museum received a donation from the Seitz family of a Smith & Wesson .32 caliber model 2 revolver reported to be the one used in the notorious murder of Jackson Carney and his wife Cordelia on December 4, 1869 by George Moore at their Shell Knob store.
OFO presents 2 Texas Tenors for pops concert
The Ozark Festival Orchestra will conclude its 45th season with its annual Marty Beckwith Memorial Pops Concert, slated for 3 p.m. on Sunday at the Monett High School Performing Arts Center.
News Briefs, July 2
The Purdy Community Picnic & Fireworks Show will be held Thursday at The Gathering Place in Purdy, located at 100 Old Business 37 and Highway C, beginning at 6 p.m. There will be a picnic meal, live music and a huge fireworks show at dark.
Old jail sells for $60K
The old Barry County jail has been sold. Cody Stehlik, of Cassville, purchased the property on June 19 with a negotiated bid of $60,000, which one county commissioner voted against.
Proposal could combine Washburn, Exeter police
Sheriff addresses how county would assist if cities combine
Southwest ends regular season on 3-game streak
A young Southwest baseball team battled through a difficult season this spring, but the Trojans ended the campaign on a high note by bagging half of their win total in consecutive games.
Through the Years, June 25
30 YEARS AGO: ALL-PURPOSE VISITOR—-Early day visitors to Cassville included those traveling types that could provide assorted services. In this instance, Dr. David Morgan was ready to provide veterinary, surgery or dental services. There is no indication as to why the number of observers were on hand, unless there was the possibility they either brought animals to town for the services provided or needed help themselves.
Finding wins in Wheaton
One- or two-win seasons have been commonplace for the Wheaton baseball team in recent years, and the Bulldogs are happy to have finished this spring with more wins than the last three campaigns combined.
