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The Missouri State University Board of Governors elected new officers during its regular meeting Oct. 3.Dr. Melissa Gourley, Mountain Grove, was elected chair. Travis Freeman, Chesterfield, was elected vice chair.Dr. Gourley is a veterinarian at Whetstone Veterinary Service in Mountain Grove.She...
Shown, from left: Cheryl Plowman (Kathy’s sister-in-law), Andy Hirt (Kathy’s nephew), Ernie Ehlers, Tom Plowman (Kathy’s brother), RaMona Andrus, David Ellis, Kim Ehlers, Kaitlyn VanCleave; Shaela, Dawson, Jack and Watson Smith.
The 28th Annual Kathy Smith Memorial St. Jude Benefit Trail Ride and Auction was held Saturday, Sep. 27, at the ranch of Ernie and Kim Ehlers north of Mountain Grove. There were 89 riders and about 150 community members who raised over $34,000 for St. Jude Children’s Hospital in Memphis, Tenn.,...
Elizabeth Kuster, RN-BSN, with her family.
The Pregnancy Resource Center (PRC) or Mountain Grove is currently equipping teens and empowering futures through a health program provided in local schools called “Worth It.”“Worth It” empowers youth to recognize their intrinsic value and make informed, healthy choices by providing medically...
In unrelated decisions, two prominent Wright County officials announced departures from their elected posts during the past two weeks.Wright County SheriffSonny ByerleyOn Oct. 1, Wright County Sheriff Sonny Byerley officially announced his plans to retire effective on Nov. 1, 2025.Sheriff Byerley...
Rick Outersky
Several City of Mountain Grove employees recently provided a celebratory send-off to Rick Outersky, recent Interim City Administrator for the City of Mountain Grove. Outersky stepped in to help the City when the position was vacated before a meeting. He stayed on to help with the transition of new...
The Wright County Health Department’s schedule for October 2025. Office Hours:Mountain Grove office: Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m., 417-926-0009.Hartville office: Tuesday-Friday, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m., 417-741-7791.Both offices closed for lunch from 12-1 p.m.. Visit the website athttps://linkprotect...
“Little House on the Prairie” actor Dean Butler (Almanzo Wilder) talks to those attending the annual Wilder Days dinner on Friday, Sep. 26. Also joining him were, from left: Jonathan Parker, director and producer of the “Little House Homecoming” documentary; Wendi Lou Lee (Baby Grace); and Charlotte Stewart (Miss Beadle).
Over the past half decade or so, Mansfield has become a go-to destination for stars of the “Little House on the Prairie” TV show.The year 2025, which marks the 50th anniversary of the annual Wilder Days celebration, is no exception.The sixth annual Wilder Day Dinner, held Friday night at Mansfield...
Wendi Lou Lee enjoys a visit from a fan on Wilder Days.
Wendi Lou Lee was a tender 6 months old when she was cast as Laura Ingalls’ sister, Grace, in the “Little House on the Prairie” television show. It was a role she shared with her twin sister, Brenda, for the last four seasons of the series—a role she wouldn’t have received had it not been for her...
E. Marie’s Antique Mall & Boutique held their annual Fall Junk Fest for the many bargain hunters who came to their location on Saturday, Sep. 20. It was held from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. and featured unique treasures, a bounce house city, food trucks and more.
A large contingency of law enforcement and motorcycle escorts stopped in both Mansfield and Mountain Grove during the annual Missouri Vietnam Wall Run on Friday, Sep. 19. Above: Veterans stand outside the American Legion Post No. 30 in Mountain Grove to greet those coming through town who were...