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A firefighter with the Northern Wright County Fire Department has been arrested and later charged with leaving the scene of an accident resulting in property damage exceeding $1,000.Joseph Garrison Sr., of Mountain Grove, was arrested by the Wright County Sheriff’s Office back on Sep. 20 due to his...
The Mountain Grove R-III School District held an Open House for its new weight room before Senior Night on Friday, Oct. 9. Superintendent.
The Mountain Grove R-III School District held an Open House for its new weight room before Senior Night on Friday, Oct. 9. Superintendent Dr. Aaron Gerla made some brief remarks before doors were opened to the public to tour the near 5,000 sq. ft. facility.He thanked Crawford Construction and...
After more than 20 years, the Mountain Grove location of Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP) is moving to Faurot Hall, home of the Missouri State University Fruit Experiment Station.Since 1995, MSU-WP has been meeting educational needs in Mountain Grove and the surrounding communities....
The Mountain Grove Area Community Foundation is currently accepting applications for its fall grant-making cycle. Any area not-for-profit organization is eligible to apply for a grant. Typical grant amounts are $250 to $1,000 with occasional grants up to $2,000. Preference will be given to...
Gov. Mike Kehoe announced a slate of 18 members appointed to the newly formed Missouri Child Welfare Task Force. Established by Executive Order 26-17, the Missouri Child Welfare Task Force is charged with establishing a common framework grounded in objective assessments of safety threats, child...
Wright County Journal owner and publisher Ron Schott, right, after receiving his awards from Missouri Press Association President Bryan Ches
One week after receiving six national newspaper awards, the Wright County Journal wrapped up the industry’s award season this weekend by winning three state awards in the Missouri Press Association’s 160th Annual Missouri Press Convention & Trade Show held in Columbia.Their top honor was a...
Actor Richard Thomas during the dinner held on Friday night.
It was a sold-out crowd with lines out the door of Mansfield High School at this year’s Wilder Dinner. Now in its seventh year, the Wilder Days Dinner provides an opportunity for local Mansfield residents, fans of Laura Ingalls Wilder and everyone in between to come together and enjoy food,...
Three cases of measles have been reported to the Wright County Health Department. These ill persons were evaluated by local healthcare providers and tested positive for measles. Persons with known possible exposures are being contacted. Details of potential public exposures have been limited thus...
Missouri Press Association (MPA) President Bryan Chester, left, after presenting awards to Ron Schott, owner and publisher of the Wright County Journal.
One week after receiving six national newspaper awards, the Wright County Journal wrapped up the industry’s award season this weekend by winning three state awards in the Missouri Press Association’s 160th Annual Missouri Press Convention & Trade Show held in Columbia.Their top honor was a...
Wilder Days will be held this week in Mansfield Friday-Saturday, Sep. 25-26.Highlighting this year’s event will be the appearance of actor Richard Thomas, who is famous for his role as John Boy on “The Waltons.” Thomas also portrayed Charles “Pa” Ingalls on the made-for-TV movie, “Beyond the...