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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....
On Sunday, Dec. 29, the Mansfield Police Department requested assistance from the Wright County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Division to investigate a suspicious death within the City limits of Mansfield. Since then, several interviews have been conducted, and numerous leads have been...
In the early morning hours of Jan. 8, the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office reportedly received vehicle information from the Mansfield Police Department regarding a stolen vehicle. The vehicle was last seen on Highway 5 south heading toward Ava.According to a Douglas County Sheriff’s Report, Cpl....
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...
Bridget Williams, of Mountain Grove, an avid quilter, dreamed of owning a fabric shop for most of her adult life. In 2022, this dream came true when she joined forces with her daughter, McKenzie, who has a degree in business and an interest in Western fashion, to open Williams General Store. “It is...
Sandy Farran, from Shelter Insurance in Mountain Grove, is grateful that her husband, Deric Farran, and no one else was killed or more seriously hurt when a vehicle ran into their 17th St. office back on Friday, Dec. 20.According to Sandy, an unnamed driver was looking on his GPS traveling north on...
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...
After more than 40 years caring for patients in and around Mountain Grove, Dr. David Barbe has officially retired.The long-serving family medicine doctor hung up his stethoscope on Dec. 31, 2024, capping an impressive career that impacted the health of the Mountain Grove community and left a...
On Dec. 31, John Miller retired from his position as Wright County Public Administrator at the County Courthouse with several family members and coworkers present.Miller, 62, served the county for 40 years – the longest-serving public administrator in Missouri.A lifelong resident of Wright County,...
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...