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Two life-changing months finally came to an end on Friday, Sep. 30 when law enforcement, first responders and community members lined the streets of Mansfield to welcome home 6-year-old Pearl Hartley, the daughter of Sam and Alesha Hartley. Pearl was the victim of a gruesome dog attack back on July...
Back in August of 2023, college and high school volleyball coaches and players watched on their television sets as Nebraska hosted Wisconsin for a...
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Two life-changing months finally came to an end on Friday, Sep. 30 when law enforcement, first responders and community members lined the streets of Mansfield to welcome home 6-year-old Pearl Hartley, the daughter of Sam and Alesha Hartley. Pearl was the victim of a gruesome dog attack back on July...
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News

  • Actor Dean Butler, who portrayed Laura’s husband Almanzo on the television series, “Little House on the Prairie,” was the grand marshal for the Wilder Days parade on Saturday, Sep. 28 in Mansfield.

    October 3, 2024
    Mansfield’s Wilder Days has always been about celebrating the life and career of acclaimed local author Laura Ingalls Wilder, but this year is a particularly momentous one. 2024 marks the 50-...
  • October 3, 2024
    The Mountain Grove Fire Department hosted an Open House for its new fire station on Friday, Sep 20 from 2-6 p.m. The new station is located at 215 S. Lake St.Firemen provided free burgers and hot...
  • Missouri Press Association President Amos Bridges, left, presents awards to Ron Schott, owner and publisher of the Wright County Journal, during the 158th Annual MPA Convention and Trade Show held at the Hotel Vandivort in Springfield.

    September 21, 2024
    The Wright County Journal received eight awards during this year’s Missouri Press Association Better Newspaper Contest awards ceremony held on Saturday, Sep. 21 at the Hotel Vandivort in...

Obits

  • Autumn Brooke Holt

    October 23, 2024
    With heavy hearts, we share the passing of Autumn Brooke Holt, a vibrant and beautiful 15-year-old who brought light and laughter to all who knew her. Autumn’s short life was well-lived, but as...
  • Clarence Dean Washburn

    October 23, 2024
    Clarence Dean Washburn passed away Sep. 25, 2024 peacefully with family by his side. He was preceded in death by his wife Shirley Moore Washburn Feb. 1, 2024; his brother, Johnny Washburn; parents,...
  • Betty Jo Jarrett

    October 23, 2024
    Betty Jo Jarrett, daughter of the late Roy and Mary (Burdick) Mitchell, was born June 20, 1958, in Norwood, Missouri. She departed this life on Oct. 7, 2024, in Cabool, at the age of 66. Betty grew...

Sports

  • October 9, 2024
    To give themselves at least a chance at earning a share of the South Central Association (SCA) Conference title, the Mountain Grove Panthers’ football team knew they would need to find a way to...
  • October 9, 2024
    The Mountain Grove Lady Panthers’ volleyball team continued their special season last week by putting themselves in the driver’s seat to win a South Central Association (SCA) Conference...
  • October 9, 2024
    Mansfield’s boys and girls cross country program hosted their first race in more than 20 years on Friday, Oct. 4. Local rival Norwood also competed in the race.It was only fitting the program...

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