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Madison Prescott during the Hog Show at last week’s Tri-County Fair held in Mountain Grove from June 11-14.
The following are Tri-County Fair Show results from the various animal show contests held June 11-14 in Mountain Grove.Breeding Gilt ShowOverall Champion Breeding Gilt-Boone RyanOverall Reserve Champion Breeding Gilt-Carter PrescottMarket Hog ShowChampion Project Hog-Madison PrescottReserve...
Hartville’s City Council held their monthly meeting back on March 10 at City Hall.According to drafted meeting minutes, it was noted that during the meeting, Chris Dashley informed City Council that he had attended the Missouri Rural Water Association Conference in Branson. He stated that Hartville...
A Mansfield man lost his life in a one vehicle accident that took place around 3:20 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 27.According to a Missouri State Highway Patrol Crash Report, a now deceased 28-year-old driver was driving a 1984 GMC Pickup on Highway EE, three miles northwest of Mansfield.He was heading...
The Sons of the Revolution (SAR) Josiah Howell Chapter hold their organizational meeting for 2025.
The Jan. 4 meeting of the Josiah Howell Chapter of the Sons of the Revolution (SAR) included the swearing in by John Hass the new officers for the 2025 year.This includes: Garry Pirch, President; Paul London, Vice President; Fred McKinney, Secretary; Dale Brake, Chaplain; Justin Mutrux, Registrar-...
Tomi Matlock, RN
Tomi Matlock, RN, is the latest addition to the Pregnancy Resource Center (PRC) team in Mountain Grove. Tomi has been a labor and delivery nurse for the last 13 years and is very passionate about the moms and babies she cares for. Tomi joined PRC as a Board member 10 years ago. When the nursing...
Mansfield residents woke up to an unpleasant surprise on Thursday, Jan. 2.They had no water or possibly unsafe water for that morning along with the next couple of days.Free bottles of water were provided by the Red Cross and handed out to everyone in need by volunteers at City Hall from 5-7 p.m....
Mountain Grove Lion Ray Richey with his Melvin Jones Award.
The Mountain Grove Lions Club had their first meeting of 2025 on Jan. 9.Long time Lions Club Member Ray Richey was recognized for his service to the club and community with the Melvin Jones Award. The award was presented to him by Phil Krebs, IPDG. Congratulations to Ray.Soap Box Derby forms have...
A home on Highway N was damaged by vandals between Nov. 17 and Dec. 4.
Some area residents, who wish to remain anonymous, are hoping those responsible for damaging a home on Highway N will be held accountable for breaking into and vandalizing a home sometime between Nov. 17, 2024 and Dec. 4, 2024.Upon assessing the damage, all windows were broke out of the home. The...
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...
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...