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In March, about ten cars parked at the YMCA had their windows smashed in on two separate occasions and valuables removed from inside. The vandalism was believed to be the work of members of a gang based out of Florida or New York, said George Daoud, chief of the Monett Police Department, and he doesn’t believe they’re done yet.

The new Monett City Council began its new administration under Mayor Randy Burke in a new location, new assignments and a new focus on technology. After certifying the results of the April 2 election, the council adopted a resolution assigning departments under the supervision of specific city council members.

Who: Dr. John Forsyth, a doctor at Mercy Cassville, who disappeared on May 21, 2023 and was found dead in Beaver Lake nine days later What: His death has been ruled a suicide by Dr. Ted Brown, chief medical examiner for the Arkansas State Crime Laboratory.

What: Gang breaking into vehicles and stealing valuables When: The gang is believed to be responsible for a number of smash and grabs at the Monett YMCA in March; they are expected to return. How to prevent being robbed: Take valuables out of cars or at least keep them out of plain sight.

Pierce City residents are reminded that the storm shelter at the high school is only available to the public during non-school hours. The city’s main storm shelter is at the fire house, located at 207 E.