On Friday, July 19 around 7 p.m., a fatal motorcycle crash involving a Marshfield Police Department truck occurred at the intersection of Spur Drive and Jefferson Street. The motorcyclist was dead on … more

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Two Marshfield residents have chosen to give of their time, talents and, compassion to volunteer for the Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program. more

St. Louis – The FBI is renewing efforts to locate Ten Most Wanted fugitive Donald Eugene Fields II. He may be hiding in Central Missouri, a few hours-drive from where he used to reside in Franklin County. He may also be in the Tampa area as he was known to travel to Florida during vacation. The FBI has ads that are currently running on Facebook and Instagram in those two areas. more

Arvest has announced the bank’s 14th annual Million Meals campaign raised $1,300 to help provide the equivalent of 6,500 meals to benefit Webster County Food Pantry. more

The Cherry Blossom Festival Auxiliary (Cherry Blossom Travelers Group) recently traveled to Abilene, Kansas for the unveiling of the world's largest "I Like Ike" Button. During the visit the group enjoyed dinner with Mary Jean Eisenhower (granddaughter of President Dwight D. Eisenhower and Patron of the Cherry Blossom Festival), visited the graves of President Dwight and Mamie Eisenhower, enjoyed lunch at Legacy Kansas (formerly Brookville Hotel), visited the Russell Stover Factory and stopped in Wamego, Kansas to tour the Wizard of Oz Museum. more

Thunder Ridge Nature Arena hosted a media day on Monday, July 15 to give a sneak peek at the exclusive dishes specifically created for the venue. Those who have experienced something created by … more

Nestled amidst the breathtaking landscapes of the Ozarks, Thunder Ridge Nature Arena acts as a premier concert venue as a testament to both natural beauty and musical excellence. Operating through … more

Marshfield, MO – July 1, 2024 – Marshfield Community Theatre is thrilled to announce the Sizzling Summer Variety Show, set to take place on July 13 at 7 PM. This highly anticipated event will showcase an array of talents, including singing, dancing, and comedy. Attendees can also enjoy an interactive photo booth, delectable concessions, and a unique boutique, making for an unforgettable evening of entertainment and fun. more

One hundred and two high school students participated in Missouri's 61th annual Missouri Electric Youth Tour to Washington, D.C., June 14-20. Local delegates were Alexis Jared, Rogersville and Tara Mortensen, Fordland. They were sponsored by Webster Electric Cooperative, Marshfield. more

The Missouri Department of Transportation is conducting an environmental study, called Forward 44, of more than 250 miles of Interstate 44 from the Oklahoma state line to the Route 100 east interchange near Gray Summit in Franklin County. This summer, MoDOT is holding a series of public meetings and encourages the public to give input on their concerns and observations along I-44. more

Don’t feed bread and crackers to geese and ducks. more

The Back-to-School sales tax holiday is coming up in Missouri. By state law, the sales tax holiday begins on the first Friday in August and continues through the following Sunday. more

On Saturday, June 29th, Webster County bore witness to the 1st Annual Webster County Market Animal Show and Sale. From the crack of dawn, the atmosphere was electric with anticipation as agricultural industry leaders and enthusiastic youth supporters gathered to witness a showcase of dedication and hard work. more

The City of Marshfield has closed on a piece of property just larger than two acres off of A Highway in town, near City Hall. The site is the former location of Southtowne Grille, also formerly known as Sheila’s Place. more

Marshfield High School was the site of the recent MAPT State Bus Driving Safety Competition. The event was set to take place in Camdenton when a last minute opportunity to host the event arose. Tony Blackstock, the Marshfield Schools Transportation Director took the opportunity to bring the event to Marshfield. more

Marshfield’s Darin Cleir received the MHS Alumni Outstanding Achievement Award as a surprise at the 13th Annual Marshfield Reunion Festival, where he was celebrating his 40th class reunion. more

The 13th annual Reunion Fest went off without a hitch on Saturday, June 29; despite incoming storms moving the event inside the Marshfield Community Center. Many appreciated the air conditioned gymnasium and celebrating the all-class reunion inside the building that used to be the Marshfield High School. more

The 39th Annual Starvy Creek Bluegrass Festival will continue the longstanding Ozarks tradition of music and fellowship. Last year, the festival saw record crowds and this year’s festival is expected to draw a similar interest. The 2023 July Festival was expanded to include a Wednesday night show, a festival first. This year’s festival will begin Wednesday, July 10 and run through Saturday, July 13. more

Conway’s fourth grade summer school just wrapped up their lemonade wars based off the book “Lemonade Wars” by Jaqueline Davies. more

For decades the community in Webster County enjoyed the pageantry and friendly competition of the Little Miss and Mister Firecracker contest. For years, the parade festivities on the 4th of July have been without the fan-favorite contest, which highlights the youth of Webster County’s patriotism. more

Below is a summary of the Webster County 4-H results from the regional 4-H Shooting Sports tournament.   Photos from the event will be sent separately. more

Marshfield’s Reunion Fest returns Saturday, June 29 at the Marshfield Community Center Reunion Field. The 13th annual event will begin at 5 p.m. and music will start at 5:30 p.m. through 11 p.m. more

Marshfield Community Theatre (MCT) has announced its upcoming production of Disney’s High School Musical On Stage! Audiences of all ages are invited to join the fun at the Carl & Glessie Young Auditorium, where Troy, Gabriella, and the East High crew will bring the beloved story to life. more

The brothers of Webster #98 often hand out big checks, but soon there is another big check they would rather not be writing. Recent hailstorms, that affected so many, did considerable damage to the lodge hall roof, prompting the need for repairs. more