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Russell Lee
A Mountain Grove man was among two suspects arrested recently in a cold case murder that took place in August of 1986 in the state of Louisiana.Russell Lee, 60, was arrested on July 9 by the Mountain Grove Police Department without incident and has since been charged with second degree murder and...
The MO Eats location on E. 20th St. in Mountain Grove also features a drive thru. A delivery service will soon be available.
Mountain Grove residents may be 1,100 miles from New York City, but thanks to the new MO Eats location on 20th St., they are now enjoying countless fresh food options found solely in the most populated city in the world.Former City Administrator Tim Schook, his wife, Pam, who previously operated a...
The Matt Carroll Family performs during the Celebration of Unity event in Hartville on Sunday, June 30.
Bounce houses were placed at the Hartville City Park for youngsters during the 2024 Celebration of Unity event in Hartville.
Brenda Rhoades sings for the crowd from the platform at Hartville City...
The following are Wright County marriage licenses as recorded in the Recorder of Deeds office from the end of February through June 2024.Arthur Morstatter, 55, of Hartville, married Terri Morstatter, 49, of Hartville, on Feb. 29 in Hartville.Amus Stoltfus, 20, of Hartville, married Syliva King, 19...
An area resident enjoys his time with a therapy pig.
In a heartwarming initiative, Mark Bengston has captured the attention of Wright County for his unique and impactful work raising therapy pigs and bringing them to nursing homes. Bengston’s journey from a CDC employee in Atlanta to a beloved community figure highlights animal therapy’s power....
A 101st birthday celebration was held for Mae Murin as she officially turned 101 on May 31. A small party was held at her grandson’s home in Mountain Grove. Mae says she would like to thank everyone for her party, especially Country Mart for the donation of a beautiful cake.
There are less than 40 days until this year’s “Fruit and Feathers” Mountain Grove Heritage Festival.This year’s event celebrates the history of both the Fruit Station’s 125 years and the decommissioned Poultry Station. Many do not know that Mountain Grove even had a Poultry Station or what happens...
The Mountain Grove High School Class of 1974 had a full float during the 2024 Mountain Grove High School Alumni Association’s Annual Parade held on Saturday, July 6. The photos show both sides of their float at two different points of the parade route around the Mountain Grove square. The full...
Ivan’s Mexican Grill owners Ramon and Mary Balboa and their family were joined last week by members of the Hartville Area Chamber of Commerce ribbon cutting ceremony outside their next restaurant, located at 354 S. Main Ave. in Hartville.The Balboas moved their faily of five from Oklahoma to...
Franklin Armstrong Jr., formerly of Mountain Grove, was convicted of child molestation in the first degree, statutory sodomy and rape in the first degree and other sex crimes after a jury trial. The trial lasted three days from April 8-10. The jurors were Wright County citizens. He was sentenced by...