Habitat staff pleads to community for better behavior
The South Barry County Habitat for Humanity ReStore has been lending a helping hand at its current location since the summer of 2017, but this year especially, the facility is facing a growing problem theft and dumping.
The ReStore offers all kinds of household goods and appliances in its nearly 6,000-square-foot building.
The habitat and ReStore missions are the same, putting Gods love in action, bringing people together to build homes, communities and hope.
But, the ReStore puts a focus on offering low-cost building supplies and household goods to the community.
Tabetha Cooper, ReStore manager, said the ReStore has always accepted donations in the same way, only during business hours.
Wednesday, March 10, 2021
Cassville Police participating in St. Patricks Day enforcement campaign
St. Patricks Day celebrations in America date back to the countrys founding, and while this years celebration may look a little different, Cassville Police hope however residents celebrate, they make sure they and their friends stay safe by remembering one important piece of advice: Buzzed Driving Is Drunk Driving.
This means that if you plan to drink any alcoholic beverage, its essential that you plan for a sober designated driver beforehand, said Dana Kammerlohr, Cassville Chief of Police.
To help keep the community safe, the Cassville Police Department is teaming up with the U.S. Department of Transportations National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to spread the message about the dangers of drunk driving. Even one drink can be one too many.
Anna Runau was found guilty of criminal attempt to commit first degree murder and sentenced to 20 years in the Arkansas Department of Correction. Runau, 24, was charged following a stabbing at Buzzard Roost Marina that was reported Aug. 31, 2015.
Arkansas Department of Corrections records show Runau’s earliest possible parole date is scheduled for May 25, just four days after her 21-year-old sister Amber Runau is scheduled to appear in Baxter County Circuit Court on a charge of first-degree murder in connection with a fatal stabbing.
Amber Runau faces a charge a of first-degree murder in connection with the fatal stabbing of her 72-year-old wheelchair-bound neighbor. Amber’s defense attorney notified the court the defense planned to use mental disease or defect as a defense theory.
A mental examination for first-degree murder suspect Amber Lea Runau to see if she is competent to stand trial and if she can be held criminally responsible in the death of her 72-year-old neighbor has been completed, it was announced Thursday in Baxter County Circuit Court.
In a November hearing, Circuit Court Judge John Putman ordered the 21-year-old Runau undergo evaluations to determine if she can help in her defense and if she can be held criminally liable for her alleged conduct.
Court officials now must await the results of the examination before the case can proceed. Should the results come back and indicate Runau is competent to stand trial in the killing of Sharon Adler, that may not be the end of the issue.
Wednesday, February 3, 2021
Lombard: I will do my best to bring justice
Stuart Lombard, former patrolman with Cassville Police Department, has been tested and passed to become the new detective, taking over the position vacated by now-sheriff Danny Boyd.
Dana Kammerlohr, Cassville Police Chief, said before his new role as detective, Lombard was the administrative assistant, patrolman and evidence tech.
He is now the Cassville PD Detective, she said. We opened the position up in-house to see if there was any interest, and we had one applicant Stuart Lombard.
Lombard was then tested for investigations, which he was able to study for for six weeks.