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Ron Schott, owner and publisher of the Wright County Journal, with national awards recently earned by the publication.
The Wright County Journal was nationally recognized with six prestigious awards, including one best in the nation award, at Friday night’s 140th National Newspaper Association (NNA) Convention held in Detroit, Mich.The publication earned four total awards, the third most earned by a Missouri...
Mark Fugitt
Leafwood Publishers is excited to announce the release of Quiet Time: The Past, Present, and Potential Power of Personal Bible Study. This is the latest book by local pastor and author Mark Fugitt, who said it took him around two years to write.Fugitt is a long-time Wright County resident. He grew...
There’s been a buzz in the Mansfield community as several famous people are on tap to make an appearance in town for events. In a little more than two weeks, actor Richard Thomas, best known for his role as John-Boy on “The Waltons,“ and “The Voice” finalists Dek of Hearts, will be appearing at the...
Breanna Seiber
On Aug. 21, Wright County Deputy Kinser responded to a report of a domestic assault in the Mountain Grove area.During the investigation, deputies learned that an altercation had occurred between Breanna Seiber, 29, of Mountain Grove, and a male victim. The investigation indicated Seiber struck the...
There were 47 cases on the docket for Judge Craig Carter on July 9 with a few guilty pleas entered.Joseph Magera, 62, of New Market, Ala., received two years unsupervised probation for interference with custody.Rebecca Magera, 62, of Mountain Grove, received two years unsupervised probation for...
Cynthia Ramsey,
Progressive Ozark Bank is proud to announce that Cynthia Ramsey, SVP of Marketing and Business Development, has graduated from the Graduate School of Banking at Colorado (GSBC), bringing to Progressive Ozark Bank new leadership skills and industry perspectives. Ramsey was among 134 banking...
The Wright County Industrial Development Authority (IDA) recently presented the Retirement Appreciation Award to Dennis Ramsey. Presenting the award was Wright County IDA President David Tripp.
Daniel Mack
On July 3, at approximately 10:39 p.m., deputies with the Wright County Sheriff’s Office responded to a reported hostage situation at a residence north of Mountain Grove. The investigation determined that Daniel Mack, 28, of Miamiville, Ohio, had traveled to Missouri and confronted multiple victims...
Dallas Lansdown
Dallas Lansdown, 29, of Mansfield, is facing multiple felony charges following an investigation by the Wright County Sheriff’s Office.On Aug. 13, deputies with the Wright County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report involving four young children who had left a residence on foot and were found...
Dr. David Barbe
Dr. David Barbe, a retired physician from Mountain Grove, has joined the Board of Directors for the Community Foundation of the Ozarks.His first three-year term began July 1. He is the longtime chair of the Mountain Grove Area Community Foundation, an affiliate of the CFO, and a past board chair of...