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Bud Hutchison’s Memorial Trail Ride took out on its spring 2026 episode from Champion about 10 a.m. Wednesday morning.No bears or bad dogs or rough water crossings marred their journey and it was described as a good ride on a beautiful day.The roads were good and being made better by a trio of road...
FosterAdopt Connect receives a $25,000 check rom the Community Foundation of the Ozarks. Shown, from left: Winter Kinne, CFO; Carla Randall, FosterAdopt Connect; and Jill Reynolds, Commerce Trust.
FosterAdopt Connect has received a $25,000 grant as part of the Coover Regional Resiliency Grant Program, a partnership of the Community Foundation...
May 19, 2026, 3:43 PM
The Mountain Grove Chamber of Commerce held its annual Mayfest event on Saturday, May 2 at the square in Mountain Grove.
May 12, 2026, 4:02 PM
In a shocking last-minute change, Wright County Presiding Commissioner Zach Williams removed his name from the Aug. 4 primary ballot for re-election....
April 29, 2026, 9:28 AM
Bud Hutchison’s Memorial Trail Ride took out on its spring 2026 episode from Champion about 10 a.m. Wednesday morning.No bears or bad dogs or rough water crossings marred their journey and it was described as a good ride on a beautiful day.The roads were good and being made better by a trio of road...
May 19, 2026
News
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Ron Schott, owner and publisher of the Wright County Journal, on right, receives three state awards during the Missouri Press Advertising and Marketing Executives’ (MPAME) 2026 Best Ad Contest. He received the awards from MPAME President Stephanie Vandeven at the Courtyard Marriott in Jefferson City on April 16.
April 29, 2026The Wright County Journal was a recipient of three state advertising awards in the Missouri Press Advertising and Marketing Executives’ (MPAME) 2026 Best Ad Contest.Owner/Publisher Ron Schott... -
April 29, 2026At the City of Mountain Grove’s City Council meeting Monday, April 13, Chief of Police Danny Bledsoe dropped a staggering figure at the feet of the Board.“As of right now, we are on track...
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Clinton Gibbens
April 15, 2026The City of Mountain Grove announced last week the resignation of Fire Chief Clinton Gibbens and his final day with the City will be April 10. City Administrator Dakota Bates notes that “...
Obits
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Lois Kay Daniels
May 19, 2026Lois Kay Daniels, 79, of Falcon, daughter of the late Elmer George and Melba Pauline (Helms) Smith, was born Feb. 7, 1947, in Sullivan. She departed this life on May 2, 2026, at her home in Falcon,... -
Roy Lee McDaris
May 19, 2026Roy Lee McDaris, son of the late Arque “Pete” and Violet “Marie” (Stigall) McDaris, was born Dec. 31, 1946, in Twin Falls, Idaho, and departed this life May 4, 2026, at Mercy... -
Benjamin Robert Ellis
May 19, 2026Benjamin Robert Ellis, 23, passed away on May 3, 2026, at Mercy Hospital in Springfield. Born on Dec. 20, 2002, at Cox Hospital in Springfield, Ben was deeply loved by his family and those fortunate...
Sports
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Mountain Grove’s Kylie Roth, right, won the 100-meter hurdles race while her teammate Abigail Sons,left, finished second in the SCA Conference.
May 19, 2026For the second straight year, the Mountain Grove Panthers’ track and field team won the South Central Association (SCA) Conference championship after winning the title on May 4 in Mountain... -
Hartville’s Kinley Cryer and McKenzi Stigall both won district titles.
May 19, 2026The Hartville Lady Eagles’ track and field team won two individual district championships and qualified for sectionals in six different events after competing in last weekend’s Class 2,... -
May 19, 2026It was a solid showing for both the Mountain Grove boys and girls track and field teams at last weekend’s Class 3, District 5 meet held in Cuba.The Panthers scored 100 points for second place...