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Janet Cain
For the first time ever, the Mansfield Chamber of Commerce hired a director.Funding was secured for a year for this position. The new director, Janet Cain, has stepped into the role.When asked what she wants for the future for the Chamber of Commerce of Mansfield Janet said, “I would like to see...
The Mountain Grove Cemetery Association was awarded a $1,000 grant. Pictured are Jim Dickey, Liz Citron, Sondra Mahoney, Kay Woodward, Brenda Clark, Sheri Unger, Wendell Yarger, Dusty Schober and Dr. David Barbe.
The Mountain Grove Area Community Foundation presented grants to seven area organizations totaling $8,400 at a brief award ceremony at the Mountain Grove High School Arena recently. Recipients of this year’s grants included Unique Services, Mountain Grove Cemetery Association (for historic...
Doug and Amy Driesel, third and fourth from left, were joined by friends and family along with members of the Mountain Grove Area Chamber of Commerce during a recent ribbon cutting for radio stations 92.5 FM, the Ozark Mountain Groove (OMG), and 98.1 Hoss FM. The event was held at the main studio located at 800 N. Hubbard St. in Mountain Grove.
Though the radio station at 800 N. Hubbard St. in Mountain Grove has been under the direction of multiple radio groups since 92.5 FM The Grove ceased operation several years ago, most of the music reached the airwaves through syndication.Those days are officially over as Doug Driesel and his wife,...
Local volunteers are being sought for Quilts for Kids, founded in August 2000 by Linda Arye. The program is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing warmth and comfort to children in need through well-crafted quilts.Over the past 25 years, their program has not only brought warmth to...
Jimmie Marler received the Premier Artist Prize 2025 from the Contemporary Art Station from Madrid, Spain. It was in recognition of an exceptional trajectory and profound impact in contemporary art. “I feel very honored to get this award,” Marler said. The drawing was where Christ was creating a...
The Mansfield FFA Chapter recently received the prestigious Gold Emblem and a Top Chapter Award as it was 36th place out of 365 total FFA Chapters. Only 10% of state FFA chapters receive the top chapter designation.
The Missouri FFA Association awarded the Mansfield FFA Chapter a Gold Emblem and a Top Chapter Award. Mansfield placed 36th out of 365 chapters. Only 10% of state chapters receive a top chapter designation annually.The National Chapter Award Program recognizes FFA chapters that actively implement...
Alisa Steere inside her A’s Collection tent on Saturday, May 10 in the parking lot of Craig-Hurtt Funeral Home in Mountain Grove.
Diamonds are a girl’s best friend – a sentiment that’s practically indisputable. In this economy, though, best friends (at least of the crystalline kind) are hard to come by.That’s why 15-year-old Alisa Steere launched A’s Collection, a pop-up shop offering an array of high-end jewelry at...
Class of 2025 seniors in Mountain Grove, Mansfield, Norwood and Hartville receive their diplomas.
Colten Deckard stands alongside his Farmers Trash Service trailer.
In small towns, when an individual is in need, someone else will almost certainly step up to assist. This was exactly the case with Colten “Farmer” Deckard and his burgeoning trash collection service, eponymously named “Farmer’s Trash Service.”This local business emerged last year when many Wright...
Dorothy Bell Cantrell enjoyed the blessing of family and friends during her recent 100th birthday celebration.
Dorothy Bell Cantrell had a 100th birthday celebration back on Saturday, March 15 from 2-4 p.m. She turned 100 on March 17. Around 100 people attended the celebration. Each person attending provided her a card with a special memory they shared with Dorothy.Her oldest son, Jerry, came in from...