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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...
There was a live performance of TubaChristmas at the Mountain Grove bandstand on Thursday, Dec. 19. The ensemble of low brass instruments (trombones, baritones and tubas) played a selection of Christmas hymns and songs. The tradition dates back to 1974 and was held previously at Rockefeller Center...
Recently, there’s been a lot of talk about the healthcare industry. If you turn on the news, you’ll see corruption and greed exposed even at the highest levels. Change is in the air.In such times, it’s important to spotlight the individuals—including those within the industry—who remain committed...
Edgar Janes II with a Ross’s goose he harvested.
Most holiday gifts come in a neatly wrapped box, complete with a ribbon. Maybe a surprise dinner or a kid may receive a new toy. But for Edgar Janes II, of Norwood, the ideal Christmas present is a freshly harvested Ross’s goose. Recently, he became the first person in the recorded history of...
Dave Davis was the Grand Marshal for the 2024 Christmas Parade in Hartville. Joining him inside his car was his wife, Wanda, along with Azleigh and Finleigh. Davis is retiring as the Shelter Insurance agent at the end of the year, leaving the agency to Ryan Wynn.The Grinch makes his way during the...
David Ruiz
Back on Dec. 5, the Wright County Sheriff’s Office noted that it charged David Ruiz, of Mountain Grove, with arson in the second degree for knowing burning and burglary in the second degree involving a structure fire that took place on Dec. 1, south of Mountain Grove.Ruiz is being held on a $25,000...
The First Nazaren Church was the winner of the Mansfield Area Chamber of Commerce Christmas Parade float contest held Saturday, Dec. 14 in Mansfield. Renovation Church was the second place winner and the Garden Club was third place overall. There was a full afternoon of activities in Mansfield on...
Local artist, teacher and writer, Jimmie Lee Marler, has been honored to be on the cover of the A Marquis Who’s Who Magazine “MILLENNIUM Seventeenth Edition.” This is where they honor the Legacies of Professionals from around the world. His biography was listed in the magazine. This was a great...
Filing officially begins on Dec. 10 for election races throughout Wright County that will be held on April 8, 2025. The deadline to file to an upcoming race is Dec. 31.Mountain GroveIn the City of Mountain Grove, there are seven positions up for election.Incumbent Mayor Fred VanBibber has his seat...