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K.C Short was joined by her children, Kerrigan Short and Emrehn Short, and Mountain Grove Area Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Becca Coble along with her daughter, for a recent ribbon cutting ceremony at Splatter 101, located at 111 W. 11th St. in Mountain Grove.

KC Short recently opened Splatter 101,  a fun hangout spot for families and friends of all ages, at 111 W. 11th St. in Mountain Grove.The location features two fun paint rooms with everything needed to have a fun time while wearing protective gear and making a big mess.One room is for reservations...

Petty Officer Second Class
Stephen Madonia

The Mountain Grove R-III School District is proud to host its annual Veterans Day Celebration on Monday, Nov. 11 at 9 a.m. This is a district-wide event hosted for the community. All veterans and community members are invited to attend.“Our veterans are the backbone of our country. Any time that we...
Hartville Propane Owners Phil and Crystal Rippee recently received recognition from the Hartville Area Chamber of Commerce.Fall FestivalDuring the recent Hartville Fall Festival, Phil Rippee, owner of Hartville Propane with his wife, Crystal, was recognized by the Hartville Area Chamber of Commerce...
Shop Off the Square owners Liz Citron and Teresa Bradley were joined by a large crowd of chamber members, friends and family for their ribbon cutting ceremony with the Mountain Grove Area Chamber of Commerce on Friday, Oct. 25. The location at 118 E. 1st St. is a self-described home decor and...

MRTA-F President Karen Miller talks to the retired personnel at the Oct. 15 meeting.

Wright County Retired School Personnel met on Tuesday, Oct. 15.After the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag and prayer, Technology Chairman Jimmie Marler reminded us to be cautious about opening unexpected texts or emails.It would be good practice to call the business and check on validity of the...

Urban Dogg co-owner Brad Taylor, left, with Dylan Royston (GM).

In knowing that many of his customers have a challenging time getting on the busy schedule of area groomers, Urban Dogg co-owner Brad Taylor says his business is now filling that gap by starting a same-day grooming service at their location on E. 20th St. in Mountain Grove.Customers can make...

The staff at the Blue Star Café Bakery surround the baked goods display case at their locaiton on the square in Mountain Grove.

Blue Star Café Bakery offers a warm and welcoming experience on the Mountain Grove Square. Operated by Tim Howard and Peter Formosa, Blue Star has become a gathering place for area residents to enjoy handcrafted meals, freshly baked goods, and live music.When Howard visited Mountain Grove a few...
A large crowd battled the heat and took part in the many activities at the 46th Annual Fall Festival hosted by the Hartville Chamber of Commerce.The Fall Festival Queen Coronation winners from this year’s Fall Festival, from left: Austyn West, first grade, Grovespring Lower Elementary, daughter of...
A little more than two decades ago, Trish Watterson was nearing five years working in the real estate industry.Meanwhile, her husband, Shannon, worked his nights as a referee and spent long days as well as many nights working with his dad, Johnny, on the family’s dairy farm started by Ray, his...
As of 12:26 a.m.This according to the New York Times and their Live Presidential Forecast as of 11:57 p.m. (CST), they project Donald Trump to eventually garner 306 Electoral College votes to 232 for Kamala Harris. They also are showing Trump to win the popular vote. As of five minutes ago, the NYT...

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