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Malisha’s Sunflowers to Spurs, along with other local businesses, had the pleasure of donating a Valentine’s Day bouquet to residents and clients of Arc of the Ozarks, Autumn Oaks Caring Center, Country Living Assisted Living and Unique Services during the second annual Royalty For A Day event....
The Missouri House of Representatives has passed House Bill 737, legislation aimed at improving the welfare of foster children across the state. Sponsored by State Rep. Melissa Schmidt, the bill ensures that federal benefits intended for foster children are used solely for their unmet needs, rather...
Longtime Mountain Grove barber Dwain Murphy once said that all it takes to get a haircut is “a whole lot of grit and a little money.” Murphy worked as a barber in his well-known establishment, Murphy’s Barber Shop, in downtown Mountain Grove for 54 years.The location, now called Gibson’s Barbershop...
The entire Wright County area was shut down for most of the week between Monday, Feb. 17 through Friday, Feb. 21 as snow and ice blanketed the region. Temperatures in some places dipped to around negative 10 degrees with some windchills recording colder than negative 20 degrees. This led to icy...
Dr. Robert Doneski
Missouri Ozarks Community Health is pleased to welcome Dr. Robert Doneski, a psychologist, to our behavioral health team in Mansfield. Dr. Doneski is the first psychologist to join Missouri Ozarks Community Health.“We are excited to have an additional level of behavioral health care at Missouri...
Daniel Smith
A Mountain Grove was indicted by a Douglas County jury on Feb. 14 for charges dating back to Dec. 17, 2024.According to a Douglas County Sheriff’s Office report, Daniel Smith, 44, was arrested after being indicted by the jury for unlawful possession of a controlled substance and unlawful possession...
HomePride Bank is pleased to announce the promotion of Jeremy Tennison to the position of Chief Executive Officer, effective Jan. 30.This strategic move underscores the bank’s commitment to leadership excellence and continued growth.Jeremy Tennison, previously serving as Executive Vice President,...
One of the most important events in any town, big or small, is that special night we all know as prom. It’s a night for those coming-of-age folks to pair up, dress up, and parade their glamor in front of their families and peers.Unfortunately, though, not every young adult can participate in this...
Several candidates officially signed up by the Dec. 31, 2024 deadline to run for one of several Wright County city and school district positions up for election on April 8, 2025.Mountain GroveThere are several contested races on tap for the April election with the City of Mountain Grove.Incumbent...
Town & Country Bank is proud to be once again recognized as one of Newsweek’s Best Banks in the Nation, earning a prestigious 5-star rating for the second consecutive year.Among Missouri’s financial institutions, Town & Country Bank is one of only 18 banks and credit unions to achieve this...