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Mountain Grove

Three local musicians form new band

Just a few months ago, three local musicians decided to come together as a band—and were consequently thrust into the spotlight.  The trio, called Neon Scythe, began performing …

Sidewalk project takes big step on square

MO Liquidator offering new, cost efficient appliances and more at newest storefront location

With more than 400 appliances and a variety of quality, discounted household products for sale at new locations in both Mountain Grove and Marshfield, MO Liquidator, the Mountain Grove Area Chamber …
Mansfield

New principal hired for Wilder Elementary

The Mansfield R-IV School District is excited to announce Zak Konyha will take over as the next building principal at Wilder Elementary School for the 2024-25 school year.  Konyha has been …

Route EE to be closed for repairs

Route EE in Wright County will be closed as Missouri Department of Transportation crews replace several culverts under the roadway.   This section of roadway is located from U.S. …

OATHS OF OFFICE FOR CITY OF MANSFIELD

City of Mansfield City Clerk Nancy Conley issued the oath of office at the April City Council meeting.
Hartville

Skaggs gets 14-year sentence for fatal wreck that killed EMS, firefighter Justin Sanders

Mansfield’s Kody Skaggs, 22, was officially sentenced to 14 years in the Department of Corrections (DOC) on Feb. 1 for his involvement in a DWI accident the claimed the life of beloved EMS …

Hartville woman arrested in Douglas County

Way back on Jan. 6, the Douglas County Sheriff’s Department received information from Probation and Parole that Cristin Liles had provided a community service work sign in sheet indicating that …

Celebration of Unity meeting set for May 1

The Celebration of Unity is holding its first organizational meeting for the 14th Annual Celebration of Unity. This event will be held Sunday, July 2 at the Hartville City Park. If you are …
Norwood

Norwood Gleanings for Feb. 14

By Cindy Sullivan Howdy, Not much news this week, but here’s what I got. Happy Anniversary to Darren and Lori Jones on the 24th. On Feb. 24, we had a change at Reds Pizza for singing …

Norwood student presents at MVC Research Symposium

Cheyene Parsons, of Norwood, was among a record number of students presenting scholarly work at Missouri Valley College’s Student Research Symposium on May 1. The twice annual event was …

Class of 2023 graduates in Norwood

Education

Norwood R-I School District recognizes Honor Roll students

The Norwood R-I School District announced its list of Honor Roll students. Elementary School Third grade A-Julie Chadwell, Berva Davis, Bradlee Davis, Lane Keller, Parker McDaris, …

Grovespring names its Student of the Month

Stetson Luke is the third grade Student of the Month for Grovespring Elementary School. He is the son of Lonnie Luke and Katherine Rider. Stetson is a good friend, kind to others, and has great humor …
Sports

Mountain Grove Lady Panthers continue to roll

Pick up victories over Houston and Fordland to move record to 17-5 overall
Norwood Pirates fall in Homecoming game to the Sparta Trojans
In losing a big Summit Conference game with newcomer Sparta last week, the Norwood Pirates’ basketball team’s hopes of being in the conference title chase are officially over. On …
Hartville’s Archer McDaris wins district title for Eagles
In their first ever season for Harrtville’s golf program, they have already crowned a district champion. Archer McDaris shot a 76 in the Class 1, District 3 match played at Schifferdecker …
Winning back-to-back titles
The Mountain Grove Lady Panthers’ track and field team is adding another year to their banner after they dominated their way to back-to-back South Central Association (SCA) Conference …
Panthers fall in extras to No. 1 Logan-Rogersville
Heading into their Wednesday road match-up with Logan-Rogersville, the No. 1 team in Class 4 and the likely No. 1 seed in the upcoming District 10 tournament, Mountain Grove’s baseball team …
Obituaries
William Edgar Gladden
William Edgar Gladden, 96, Houston, passed away Feb. 9, 2024, at Cox Medical Center South in Springfield. He was born Jan. 2, 1928, in Houston, the son of Cecil Walter and Winnie May Gladden. He was …
Jillian Kallas
Jillian Kallas, 37, was born on May 16, 1986, in Muskegon, Mich., and went to her home in Heaven on Feb. 7, 2024, at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis.   Jillian's life was marked by her …
Vonna Faye Douglass-Hilt
Vonna Faye Douglass-Hilt, daughter of the late George “Junior” and Wilma (Spurgeon) Duey, was born Oct. 11, 1947 and departed this life Feb. 7, 2024 at 76 years of age. When Vonna and her …
Larrisa Renee (Walker) Saladin
Larrisa Renee (Walker) Saladin, 31, was born on Dec. 24, 1992, in Springfield, and passed away on Feb. 3, 2024, in Houston. She was a beloved daughter, sister and mother. Her untimely departure …
Charles Devon Campbell
Charles Devon Campbell was born on Sep. 5, 1941, the first child of Charles Henry (C.H.) Campbell and Nellie Cozette (Drewry) Campbell, in Witts Springs, Ark. Growing up on a farm instilled hard work …
Opinion

Letter to the Editor

To the editor: The Friends of the Library sincerely thank all who attended and supported our April Book Sale. Your presence at the sale is our reward for hours of work put in by the Friends …