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The Wri-Comm 911 Board recently recognized Board members for their years of service. Left: Dan Divine is recognized for being the Board chair since 2024 and will go back to being a Board member. Right: Tim Short was recognized for his years of service on the Board. Past vice chair and new chair,...
The Mountain Grove Chamber of Commerce held its annual Mayfest event on Saturday, May 2 at the square in Mountain Grove.
Dr. Angela Collins
Missouri Ozarks Community Health is pleased to welcome Dr. Angela Collins, a board-certified pediatrician, to the Mountain Grove and Cabool clinics.“Bringing a pediatrician of Dr. Collins’ caliber to Missouri Ozarks is really exciting for our communities and for our care teams,” said Randall Gann,...
The Mountain Grove Area Community Foundation is in the final week of accepting applications for its spring 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...
In a shocking last-minute change, Wright County Presiding Commissioner Zach Williams removed his name from the Aug. 4 primary ballot for re-election.At approximately 4:45 p.m. on the final day for decisions on the August primary ballot, the commissioner submitted a letter notifying Wright County...
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.
The 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 received the awards on April 16 during a presentation held at the Courtyard Marriott in Jefferson City.The...
At 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 to receive almost $500,000 in grant funds in quarter one and two,” Bledsoe announced.Multiple aldermen...
Aubrey Ballew
A Hartville man is arrested after a domestic incident back on May 26.According to the Wright County Sheriff’s Office, Wright County deputies responded to a domestic incident, outside of Hartville, involving an armed, highly intoxicated male subject.While deputies were responding, they were advised...
Edward France
The Wright County Sheriff’s Office recently arrested a Mansfield man, who received several charges.According to a Wright County Sheriff’s Office report, Edward France, 43, of Mansfield, has been charged with second degree domestic assault (two counts, Class D felony), first degree burglary (Class B...
Doug Driesel, Jr. talks to participants as albums can be seen on the ground. Fun was had by all on the hunt.
Everyone loves a good, old-fashioned Easter Egg Hunt. But when an adult who can buy their own candy, what exactly would an adult hunt for? On Good Friday, 92.5 FM Ozark Mountain Groove came up with a great answer, they held a hunt for records.After taking entries for three weeks, five winners were...