Cassville
Merlyn Johnson: Anticipation building for new school year
The 2024-2025 school year will begin on Tuesday, August 20. We are excited to welcome our students and staff back for another great year at Cassville R-IV School District.
Haven of the Ozarks Pet of the Week, Aug. 7
Lulu and her brother, O.J. (Odin), were abandoned in the country, but fortunately, they were found by a nice human. They are blackmouth cur mixes, date of birth March 4. They are good with dogs, cats and children. They are crate trained and love to play in the water. They would love to find a loving home and have a short stay in the shelter.
Crouch pleads to pair of felonies
A Cassville man charged with multiple felonies related to child sex crimes has pleaded guilty to two Class E felonies and is set to be sentenced on Oct. 3.
Body of Christ Outreach stuffs the bus
Body of Christ Outreach Ministries in Wheaton held a “Stuff the Bus” event on Saturday at Tractor Supply in Cassville. The ministry collected school supplies for students in the Barry County and surrounding areas, from Arkansas to Springfield.
Supplying supplies!
Remi Dunfee, 9, of Cassville, volunteered her time on Saturday to help with Cassville schools’ “Stuff the Bus” event at Walmart.
Federal disaster assistance near $1 million in first 10 days
FEMA completing on-site assessments for individuals affected by May storms In the first 10 days since President Joe Biden authorized federal disaster assistance for the state of Missouri, FEMA approved $903,720 dollars for 158 eligible individuals and households affected by May 19-27 storms. This money is in the form of grants that can help pay for eligible, disaster-related costs associated with a temporary place to stay, minimal home repairs and/or other serious needs not covered by insurance or other programs.
Pullin’ for the People returns
A charity tractor pull held in 2023 is getting new life this year, returning to the Stumpff Family Event Center this month with a new name and new individual the event will benefit. The 2nd Annual Pullin’ for the People tractor pull is set for Aug.
Fire spinner wins local talent show
Fire spinner Christopher Tackett walks the stage during his performance at the 2nd Annual Ozarks Got Talent show on Saturday at Zone 4 Mini Golf and More.
Final finance reports filed in sheriff race
Candidates for Barry County sheriff have all filed campaign finance reports required eight days prior to the election, detailing their donations received and their spending since the second quarter reports.
President approves major disaster declaration
The Federal Emergency Management Agency has announced federal disaster assistance is available to the state of Missouri to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes and flooding from May 19-27.
