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On Sep. 4, the Wright County Sheriff’s Office conducted a transport to the Missouri Department of Corrections for five individuals who had been sentenced by the courts.The transport included three men and two women, with sentences ranging from three to five years.Those transported were:• Anthony...
The Ozarks Family YMCA received a Pinnacle award honor at the Fifth Annual Mountain Grove Chamber of Commerce Awards Gala held at The Candler on Saturday, Sep. 15. The awards were presented by Mountain Grove Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Becca Coble.
Gary Moore was named Citizen of the...
The 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 Perryville, which is the home of the Missouri National Veterans Memorial (replica Vietnam Wall)....
The Isaacs, entertained a large crowd on Saturday, Sep. 12 on the square in Mountain Grove. Their concert featured southern gospel music, hymns, some country favorites and more. The emcee was Duane Garren and the City sponsored the event.
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...