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Battle of the Badges held in Wheaton
during the Battle of the Badges in Wheaton. Mike Gervais/mgervais@cherryroad.com .
Read MoreBattle of the Badges held in WheatonLocal exhibitors shine at annual event
The Ozark Empire Fair opened on July 29 with a flurry of activities for livestock exhibitors. All hands pitched in from the JCS Livestock in Mt. Vernon...
Read MoreLocal exhibitors shine at annual eventFamily favorites return to Stones Prairie Picnic
TOP: And Bingo was his name-o. Guests young and old at the Stones Prairie Picnic, held Friday, had the opportunity to win prizes at Bingo, one of the many games offered at the annual event. ABOVE: This vintage Chevy may not have been out “straightenin’ the curves or flattenin’ the hills,” but it still attracted the attention of Barry County Deputies David Harris and Clinton Bray as they admired several of the vehicles on display Friday evening at the annual Stones Prairie Picnic in rural Purdy. LEFT: Charlie Cornelius took dead aim at the bean bag toss Friday evening at the annual Stones Prairie Picnic, hosted by St. John’s Lutheran Church in rural Purdy. The event offered a host of games, along with food and music for the community’s enjoyment Melonie Roberts/mroberts@cherryroad.com
Read MoreFamily favorites return to Stones Prairie PicnicParty people celebrate in Purdy
Joshua Wormington, 5, of Purdy puts his skills to the test in the bull riding ring in Purdy. Mike Gervais/mgervais@cherryroad.com .
Read MoreParty people celebrate in PurdyFabulous fun on the Fourth of July
Throughout the annual Freedom and Fireworks display on Monday evening, a patriotic selection of music was broadcast over the loud speakers, which had spectators singing along to the likes of ‘Proud to be an American,’ ‘Courtesy of the Red, White and Blue,’ and ‘Born in the USA.’ Melonie Roberts/mroberts@cherryroad.com
Read MoreFabulous fun on the Fourth of JulyA warm day for ice cream
Dozens of community members joined the congregation of Waldensian Presbyterian Church Thursday to celebrate the church’s annual ice cream social. Mike Gervais/mgervais@cherryroad.com Dr.
Read MoreA warm day for ice creamFull day of fun in Purdy
The Terry family of Purdy hosts the community’s annual fireworks show each year, offering hot dogs for sale to help pay for the extravaganza. Mike Gervais/mgervais@cherryroad.com “Pawpaw” Kevin Hanson helps young Rowan Grimm, 3, cool off with a 4th of July popsicle Sunday afternoon.
Read MoreFull day of fun in PurdyReleasing their inner Michelangelo
Andrea Finnegan, co-director of Monett’s Art in Motion at Life360 Resource Center, chose random bits of left over paint from Friday’s free Pizza and Pour event to create a colorful postcard-sized abstract. Melonie Roberts/mroberts@cherryroad.com
Read MoreReleasing their inner Michelangelo