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Trenton Boyd

Congratulations to senior Trenton Boyd, our September Student of the Month at Hartville High School. Trenton was nominated for his positive attitude and his ability to set a great example for his peers. His kindness, dependability and positive influence make him a valued member of the school...

Grace Reed

Grace Reed, a teacher at Mountain Grove R-III School District, received a $500 grant from the Community Foundation of the Ozarks to purchase items needed for her classroom.The grant, presented in recognition of Reed’s participation in the Ozarks Teacher Corps, was funded through the Rural Schools...
On Wednesday, Aug. 19, Hartville Middle School teacher, Ms. Avery Drake, was presented with a $500 grant from Missouri Retired Teachers Association (MRTA) Foundation. Although Drake knew that she had applied for this grant, she was unaware that she was selected as a recipient.Hartville Middle...

The Mountain Grove Class of 2026 thanks business who supported their class through Project Graduation and the Project Graduation Golf Tournament.

The Mountain Grove High School Class of 2026 would like to thank the following businesses for their support. A big thank you for investing in the lives of our future and supporting our night of fun for the graduates to celebrate their achievements! We appreciate each and every one of you!If for...

Sabrina Francis

With a new school year about to start in August, the Manes R-V School District will be under the direction of a new superintendent.Sabrina Francis was hired for the superintendent position, taking over for Mary Holder, who retired from the district.Francis brings to Manes R-V 18 years of education...
The Mountain Grove Heritage Festival is scheduled for Aug. 7-8.This year, they are celebrating America’s 250th Anniversary and the theme is “Red, White & True Blue.”To commemorate the them, they are hosting a coloring contest.There are three age groups: 3-6, 7-9 and 10-12 years old.Please...
Each semester, students at Missouri State University who attain academic excellence are named to the Dean’s List. For undergraduate students, criteria include enrollment in at least 12 credit hours during the spring semester and at least a 3.50 grade point average.More than 5,000 students were...
Congratulations to the Norwood FFA and Norwood 4-H Grasslands teams for their success at the National Mid-America Grasslands contest on June 3. Teams have to qualify at State Grasslands in the Fall to compete at Mid-America. The Grasslands contest consist of four sections including plant...

Norwood’s Class of 1976 held their reunion on Saturday, May 23.

On Saturday, May 23, the seniors of 1976 at Norwood High School met in the school’s cafeteria.Some had not seen one another since graduating a half century ago.The whole group spent the evening talking, eating food they had brought and enjoying the company of one another.They were honored with the...
Several local students earned academic honors during the spring semester at Missouri State University-West Plains.Chancellor’s List (4.0 grave point average)Mansfield-Calie LemonsMountain Grove-Kinberlie Busalaki, Ashley McGowan and Brock RuchNorwood-Trenton CarmonVice Chancellor’s List (3.5-3.9...

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