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Christmas presents were provided for 100 children in the Wright County area during the annual Shop With a Hero program held recently at the Walmart in Mountain Grove. The local first responders are thankful for the support of local communities and businesses in making this year’s effort a...
Tamra Kuster reported that 652 total dinners were served during Mountain Grove’s Community Christmas Day dinner held on Dec. 25. “It was a great day of celebrating the birth of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ,” Kuster said. “Many people were truly blessed! There is no way to list everyone involved...
Jeff Rader, Helen Rader, Rose Bell, Alice Bell and Justin Moore, from Unique Services, and their check for $2,500 while joined by Mountain Grove Area Community Foundation Board members Dusty Schober, Jim Dickey, Jared Moore and Dr. David Barbe.
The Mountain Grove Area Community Foundation presented grants to eight area organizations totaling $12,000 at a brief award ceremony at the Mountain Grove High School Arena recently. Recipients of this year’s grants included Unique Services, Foster Adopt Connect, Care to Learn, Shine, Inc.,...
Earlier this month, sister-in-laws, Taylor McLear and Karley Linton, of Mountain Grove, opened their mobile drink trailer to the public. The Sippin’ Station currently offers coffees (iced and hot), lemonades and dirty sodas.The idea for The Sippin’ Station was born two years ago in a casual...
The Friendship House in Mansfield held a ribbon cutting with the Mansfield Area Chamber of Commerce and an Open House on Dec. 7.
The Friendship House is a well known historical home in Mansfield.Located at 210 W. Commercial Street, the giraffe stone home has a beautiful structure and colorful, whimisical and classy decor all year round for each holiday and season.Current owners of the home, Richard and Jacqueline Beeson, are...
There was a live performance of TubaChristmas at the Mountain Grove bandstand on Thursday, Dec. 19. The ensemble of low brass instruments (trombones, baritones and tubas) played a selection of Christmas hymns and songs. The tradition dates back to 1974 and was held previously at Rockefeller Center...
Recently, there’s been a lot of talk about the healthcare industry. If you turn on the news, you’ll see corruption and greed exposed even at the highest levels. Change is in the air.In such times, it’s important to spotlight the individuals—including those within the industry—who remain committed...
Edgar Janes II with a Ross’s goose he harvested.
Most holiday gifts come in a neatly wrapped box, complete with a ribbon. Maybe a surprise dinner or a kid may receive a new toy. But for Edgar Janes II, of Norwood, the ideal Christmas present is a freshly harvested Ross’s goose. Recently, he became the first person in the recorded history of...
Dave Davis was the Grand Marshal for the 2024 Christmas Parade in Hartville. Joining him inside his car was his wife, Wanda, along with Azleigh and Finleigh. Davis is retiring as the Shelter Insurance agent at the end of the year, leaving the agency to Ryan Wynn.The Grinch makes his way during the...
David Ruiz
Back on Dec. 5, the Wright County Sheriff’s Office noted that it charged David Ruiz, of Mountain Grove, with arson in the second degree for knowing burning and burglary in the second degree involving a structure fire that took place on Dec. 1, south of Mountain Grove.Ruiz is being held on a $25,000...