The Mountain Grove R-III School District held an Open House for its new weight room before Senior Night on Friday, Oct. 9. Superintendent.
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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...
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...
October 20, 2026, 6:07 PM
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...
October 20, 2026, 6:06 PM
Three cases of measles have been reported to the Wright County Health Department. These ill persons were evaluated by local healthcare providers and...
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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...
October 20, 2026
News
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Missouri Press Association (MPA) President Bryan Chester, left, after presenting awards to Ron Schott, owner and publisher of the Wright County Journal.
September 27, 2026One 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... -
September 27, 2026Wilder 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... -
September 26, 2026The Eighth Annual Missouri Vietnam Wall Run came through Mountain Grove on Friday, Sep. 14. It was hosted by the Liberty Riders of America, who began their journey in Springield and were headed or...
Obits
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Jane Marie Moody
October 20, 2026Jane Marie Moody was born in Springfield to Irene and Garner Moody on Nov. 18, 1957, and died Sep. 30, 2026, in St. Louis. She leaves her brother, John Moody, of Mansfield, and her sister, Martha... -
Patricia “Patti” Gaye Raney
October 20, 2026Patricia “Patti” Gaye Raney, of Norwood, went to be with the Lord on Oct. 6, 2026. Patti was born on June 22, 1955, at Fort Carson, Colo., to retired U.S. Army Sergeant First Class Marion... -
Robert Dale Ratterree
October 20, 2026Robert Dale Ratterree was born on July 7, 1931, in Huggins, to Roy Earl and Jessie (Ellis) Ratterree. He passed away on Oct. 2, 2026, at his home in Mountain Grove. He was 95 years of age. Robert...
Sports
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The Mansfield Lions’ baseball team after defeating rival Hartville, 11-1, to win the Summit Conference Tournament championship.
October 20, 2026The Mansfield Lions’ baseball team capped off 12-6 fall season last week by winning the Summit Conference Tournament championship with a big 11-1 win over rival Hartville.The Lions scored four... -
Mountain Grove golfers Peyton Tyrrell and Gabby Miller with head coach Matt Anderson.
October 20, 2026The Mountain Grove Lady Panthers’ golf team left the Deer Lake Golf Course in Springfield last week with a share of an individual Class 2, District 3 championship and have two golfers advance... -
The Mansfield Lady Lions’’ volleyball team with the third place plaque from the Lady Lions’ Invitational.
October 20, 2026The Mansfield Lady Lions’ volleyball team earned a third place plaque after hosting the Fourth Annual Lady Lions Volleyball Tournament. Mansfield picked up big victories over Niangua (25-21, 25...