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Three Wright County residents have recently been arrested by the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office.Pickens arrestedOn March 28, at approximately 10 p.m., Douglas County Sheriff Chris Degase and deputies with the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office and Ava Police Department served a search warrant on...
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...
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 County Day.Those visiting the Capitol were greeted by State Rep. Melissa Schmidt (District 141).As part of the visit, a State Resolution was presented to...
An arrest was made in Wright County for a Douglas County warrant for possession of methamphetamine and unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia back on March 25.According to a Douglas County Sheriff’s Office Report, the warrant was the result of an investigation conducted by Sgt. Aaron Box and...
O and C Family Nursery is open and ready to serve customers in Mansfield on Highway F.
Spring has sprung once again! With birds singing, plants blooming, and the sun shining, people have begun planting. Whether it be for a hobby, themselves, others, or a business, the time has come to be outside working to make it beautiful again. One local business in this category that many may not...
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 complete remodel mostly during the past year, a celebration of the work done on the complex was held with an Open House on Saturday, March 29. This...
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 Board:In the three-year term race...Debbie Shelton (Wright 124+ Douglas 11=135)R.A. Bradshaw (Wright-120 +Douglas 15=135Colby Allen (Wright-83 +Douglas...
Randy Lee Liles, Jr.
A Hartville man has received a four year sentence to the Department of Corrections.According to a Wright County Sheriff’s Office report, Randy Lee Liltes, Jr., of Hartville plead guilty to child molestation in the fourth degree back on Monday, March 18.Wright County Judge Craig Carter, of the 44th...
Cevin Briley
Mansfield man has been arrested after the Wright County Special Operations Group executed a narcotics search warrant on Tuesday, March 19 in Mansfield.According to a Wright County Sheriff’s Office report, Cevin Briley, of Mansfield, was arrested and charged with distribution of a controlled...
There 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 eatery in Mansfield set to open early next month, offering a unique setting while also paying tribute to...