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The Mountain Grove Panthers’ football team hosted the 2024 Jamboree, giving players an opportunity to see time on the grid iron against three South Central Association (SCA) Conference opponents.In the first look of the season for Mountain Grove fans of the football team, the Panthers’ offense...
A community meeting to discuss the concept of a performing arts center for Mountain Grove was held on Thursday, Aug. 22 at the Mountain Grove High...
August 28, 2024, 9:54 AM
Author John T. Wayne with one of his books at his booth during the Heritage Festival in Mountain Grove.
Mountain Grove’s Heritage Festival featured around 200 vendors selling anything from crafts and novelties to food and beverages.One of those vendors...
August 28, 2024, 9:44 AM
The Masonic Temple building in Mountain Grove.
After more than an hour discussion at last week’s Mountain Grove City Council meeting, a 6-2 vote officially paved the way for the Masonic Temple on...
August 28, 2024, 9:38 AM
The Mountain Grove Panthers’ football team hosted the 2024 Jamboree, giving players an opportunity to see time on the grid iron against three South Central Association (SCA) Conference opponents.In the first look of the season for Mountain Grove fans of the football team, the Panthers’ offense...
August 28, 2024
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Author David Jerome speaks to folks about his book, “Bill Birdon, A Life in Baseball,” during a presentation on Aug. 12 at the Mansfield Area Historical Society.
August 28, 2024On Monday, Aug. 12, the Mansfield Area Historical Society hosted a special presentation by author David Jerome on his latest work, “Bill Virdon – A Life in Baseball.” The event drew... -
August 28, 2024Construction work has begun on the property of Southside Baptist Church just a little more than one year after the original building was burned down by arsonist. Southside Baptist Church Pastor Josh... -
August 28, 2024Like many singers who lend their talents to either the country, bluegrass or gospel genres, Mountain Grove’s Bethany Caudill had the ultimate dream of some day performing on the Grand Ole Opry...
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Mary Lou McElligott
August 28, 2024Mary Lou McElligott, daughter of the late Joseph and Francis (Spacier) Stetina, was born Sep. 29, 1937, in Berwyn, Ill., and passed away Aug. 18, 2024, at Autumn Oaks Caring Center in Mountain Grove... -
Ruth Ann (Byerley) Kelley
August 28, 2024Ruth Ann (Byerley) Kelley, daughter of the late Casper and Eunice (Sartor) Byerley, was born on Oct. 17, 1951 in Rock Island, Ill. and departed this life on Aug. 21, 2024 at the Autumn Oaks... -
Sandra Kay Lambert
August 28, 2024Sandra Kay Lambert, 79 years, 10 months, and 26 days old, passed away peacefully on Aug. 12, 2024 at Country Living Assisted living in Mountain Grove. Sandra was born Sep. 17, 1944 in Davenport...
Sports
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A Mansfield Lady Lions’ volleyball player goes up for a block during a 2023 match-up.
August 28, 2024The Mansfield volleyball team is entering its fourth season since returning to the Lady Lions’ court. If recent history continues to prove true, the 2024 fall season should be a special one.The... -
The Mountain Grove Panthers’ football seniors after a successful Jamboree held on Friday, Aug. 23. Shown, from left: Cooper Hoerning, Destin Unger, Josiah Schott, Brayden Haghey, Hunter Pope, Wyatt Fry, Jaxyn Proctor and Brandon Rottman.
August 28, 2024A new era of Mountain Grove football kicks off at home on Friday night when head coach Dan Swofford leads his alma mater into a tough battle against powerhouse Fair Grove.Coach Swofford brings to the... -
August 28, 2024A Back-to-School Cruise-In was held on Friday, Aug. 16 on the square in Mountain Grove. It was hosted by the Southern Cruisers Car Club and Matteo’s Pizza on the Square. (More photos on the WCJ...