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A home on Highway N was damaged by vandals between Nov. 17 and Dec. 4.
Some area residents, who wish to remain anonymous, are hoping those responsible for damaging a home on Highway N will be held accountable for breaking into and vandalizing a home sometime between Nov. 17, 2024 and Dec. 4, 2024.Upon assessing the damage, all windows were broke out of the home. The...
Dr. David Barbe
After more than 40 years caring for patients in and around Mountain Grove, Dr. David Barbe has officially retired.The long-serving family medicine doctor hung up his stethoscope on Dec. 31, 2024, capping an impressive career that impacted the health of the Mountain Grove community and left a...
John Miller during his retirement celebration.
On Dec. 31, John Miller retired from his position as Wright County Public Administrator at the County Courthouse with several family members and coworkers present.Miller, 62, served the county for 40 years – the longest-serving public administrator in Missouri.A lifelong resident of Wright County,...
Christmas presents were provided for 100 children in the Wright County area during the annual Shop With a Hero program held recently at the Walmart in Mountain Grove. The local first responders are thankful for the support of local communities and businesses in making this year’s effort a...
Tamra Kuster reported that 652 total dinners were served during Mountain Grove’s Community Christmas Day dinner held on Dec. 25. “It was a great day of celebrating the birth of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ,” Kuster said. “Many people were truly blessed! There is no way to list everyone involved...
Jeff Rader, Helen Rader, Rose Bell, Alice Bell and Justin Moore, from Unique Services, and their check for $2,500 while joined by Mountain Grove Area Community Foundation Board members Dusty Schober, Jim Dickey, Jared Moore and Dr. David Barbe.
The Mountain Grove Area Community Foundation presented grants to eight area organizations totaling $12,000 at a brief award ceremony at the Mountain Grove High School Arena recently. Recipients of this year’s grants included Unique Services, Foster Adopt Connect, Care to Learn, Shine, Inc.,...
Earlier this month, sister-in-laws, Taylor McLear and Karley Linton, of Mountain Grove, opened their mobile drink trailer to the public. The Sippin’ Station currently offers coffees (iced and hot), lemonades and dirty sodas.The idea for The Sippin’ Station was born two years ago in a casual...
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...