Some cows make their way down Highway 60 on Friday, April 3 after an accident between Cedar Gap and Mansfield.
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Quite an ordeal occurred on Friday, April 4, just after 10 p.m., when a tractor-trailer hauling roughly 30 cattle, overturned on Highway 60 between Cedar Gap and Mansfield.The driver was heading eastbound in the dark, rainy conditions when this happened. Several cows escaped the trailer. Tragically...
A Missouri State Resolution honoring Wright County veterans was presented to veteran Roscoe “Rocky” Griffin, third from left, who was joined by his wife, Karen, second from left. State Rep. Melissa Schmidt (District 141), far left, and legislative assistant Hayden Brodgon, far right, took part in the presentation inside the Capitol in Jefferson City.
Wright County veterans were officially recognized at the Missouri State Capitol back in late March for a day that was also designated as Wright...
April 10, 2025, 9:36 AM
Christopher Swatosh is all smiles during a ribbon cutting ceremony, held alongside members of the Mountain Grove Area Chamber of Commerce, on Saturday, March 29. The event came after it took one full year to completely remodel The Studios apartment complex located at 201 E. 2nd St. in Mountain Grove.
Back in October 2022, an electrical fire featuring a lot of smoke led to The Studios apartment complex being vacated.With other factors leading to a...
April 10, 2025, 9:19 AM
In the City of Mansfield City Council Ward II race for a one-year term....
Tammy Barrett (39) defeated Josiah Hughes (9).As for Norwood R-I School...
April 8, 2025, 9:48 PM
Some cows make their way down Highway 60 on Friday, April 3 after an accident between Cedar Gap and Mansfield.
Quite an ordeal occurred on Friday, April 4, just after 10 p.m., when a tractor-trailer hauling roughly 30 cattle, overturned on Highway 60 between Cedar Gap and Mansfield.The driver was heading eastbound in the dark, rainy conditions when this happened. Several cows escaped the trailer. Tragically...
April 10, 2025
News
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March 26, 2025There are a number of rail cars scattered throughout Wright County, but only one will allow local residents and visitors alike inside for a nice, warm meal.The Frisco Diner is a new destination... -
March 26, 2025A tornado featuring winds around 60-70 m.p.h. touched down on Friday, March 14 in Wright County, resulting in damage to properties in rural Hartville.At 7:22 p.m., Lt. Kristi Akers, of the Wright... -
March 12, 2025The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) has announced movement on several fronts affecting the Wright County area.Contracts AwardedThe Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission...
Obits
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Fay Bernice Housley
April 10, 2025Fay Bernice Housley, daughter of the late John and Bercha (Robson) Yeager, was born Dec. 10, 1926, in Hartville, and departed this life April 2, 2025, at Autumn Oaks Caring Center in Mountain Grove,... -
Joan Lavon (Harris) Hoffarth
April 10, 2025Joan Lavon (Harris) Hoffarth was born on April 2, 1935, to Joe Ray Harris and Blanche Elizabeth (Welton) Harris in Vanzant. She passed away on March 31, 2025, at Mercy Hospital in Springfield. As a... -
Lida Grace Chism
April 10, 2025Lida Grace Chism, daughter of the late Edward Clinton and Mabel Irene (Hughes) Patterson, was born July 25, 1935, in Odin, and departed this life March 31, 2025, at James River Nursing and Rehab in...
Sports
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Mountain Grove’s Sam Peterson scores a run against Gainesvlle.
April 10, 2025Though a four game winning streak came to an end last week, the Mountain Grove Panthers did end their week by beating Gainesville, 6-2.The Panthers scored five runs over the first two innings and led... -
Mansfield’s Malachi Ussery gets ready to leap into the jump pit during the meet at Logan-Rogersville.
April 10, 2025Around 20 Mansfield boys and girls athletes are looking to earn team points for the Lions this spring 2025 season.The Lions feature 11 athletes, led by state cross country champion Nolyn Corder, who... -
April 10, 2025The Hartville Eagles’ baseball team advanced to the finals of the Purdy Tournament before falling last week in the championship game, 3-2, in extra innings.In the bottom of the 12th, Purdy...