A Marshfield man who is shown on video violently assaulting his wife in front of their toddler in November 2024 was sentenced Wednesday, Dec. 3, in Webster County Circuit Court. more

The Vivian Stuber Memorial Library is inviting patrons to clear their overdue fines while supporting a local cause through its newly launched “Food for Fines” program. Effective immediately and continuing until further notice, library users may bring unexpired, undamaged non-perishable food items to the library in exchange for their accumulated fines. more

A Wright County man involved in a long-running child-sex abuse case spanning both Webster and Wright counties has been sentenced to ten years in the Missouri Department of Corrections. more

Longtime Webster County resident Alan Rost has announced he will file as a candidate for Presiding Commissioner in the upcoming election, stepping forward shortly after current Presiding Commissioner Paul Ipock confirmed he will not seek reelection and will retire at the end of his term in 2026. more

A Marshfield man shown on video violently assaulting his wife in front of their toddler in November 2024 received a suspended sentence last week in Webster County Circuit Court—sparking intense community outrage after the surveillance footage went viral online. more

The Marshfield Square was filled with holiday cheer Saturday as the Marshfield Area Chamber of Commerce hosted its annual Christmas Market and Christmas Parade, drawing families from across the community for one of the most anticipated events of the season. more

The Rogersville Area Chamber of Commerce is inviting local businesses to show off their Christmas spirit with a communitywide Best Decorated Office Contest. The friendly competition encourages workplaces to get creative, spread holiday cheer and compete for this year’s top honor. more

The Chit-Chat-n-Chocolate Women’s Ministry has launched its 5th annual Adopt An Angel program, a holiday tradition that brings Christmas cheer to residents in area care facilities. more

With the Christmas season approaching, the Webster County Share Your Christmas program is once again preparing to ensure families across the county experience a brighter holiday, serving 186 kids this holiday season. The effort, now more than four decades strong, continues its mission of helping parents who may be struggling to provide gifts and holiday meals for their children. more

Drivers traveling near Diggins will want to take note of a newly rescheduled road closure on Webster County Route A. more

Webster County is home to several homeschool families and co-ops. The Pursuit Homeschool Co-Op is one of the longest-standing groups in the Marshfield area. The Pursuit got its start by a small group of moms who wanted to offer core curriculum classes like Math, Science, English and History in a group setting. However, like most things, it’s evolved over the years as new ideas and ways to expand learning have become available. more

The Salvation Army’s Red Kettle Campaign for Webster County officially kicked off Wednesday, Nov. 26, with bell ringers stationed at Walmart, Bomgaars and Price Cutter in Marshfield, as well as Price Cutter in Seymour and the Shop ’n Go in Fordland. The annual effort marks the start of the county’s season of giving, with the familiar sound of the bell serving as a reminder that small contributions can make a meaningful difference. more

Portions of Missouri have already been impacted by winter weather. With more winter weather impacting a significant portion of the state, the Missouri State Highway Patrol would like to remind travelers to practice safe driving behaviors. more

Seymour’s Historic Owen Theatre is inviting the community to enjoy a full day of free Christmas movies on Saturday, December 6, 2025. The theatre will begin screenings at 10 a.m., with the final film expected to finish around 3 p.m. The event aligns with Seymour’s Hallmark Christmas celebration and the evening parade, making it a full day of holiday activities on and around the square. more

A brisk Thanksgiving morning did not stop Webster County residents from showing up in force for the annual Gobble Wobble 5K, hosted by the Webster County Health Unit. A total of 175 runners, walkers and observors braved the cold, helping raise more than $5,300 for this year’s beneficiary, The Forgotten Initiative, which serves foster youth and families throughout Webster County. more

The Marshfield Police Department has executed several search warrants over the past few weeks, leading to multiple arrests tied to drug possession, stolen property and illegal firearm possession. Chief Doug Fannen said these warrants are part of continued efforts to address what he calls one of our community’s “number one threats.” more

A Marshfield man who was arrested after police say he stabbed his roommate during a disturbance at a home on Tomahawk Court earlier this month appeared in front of Judge Justin Evans on Tuesday, Nov. 25, for a bond hearing. more

Marshfield residents are invited to step into the holiday spirit during the 3rd Annual Christmas Home Tour, set for Saturday, Dec. 6, from 1–5 p.m. All proceeds from the event will benefit the Marshfield Public Schools Foundation, supporting local teacher grants and student scholarships. more

The Marshfield Area Community Foundation has awarded more than $30,000 in grant funding to support thirteen organizations serving residents throughout Webster County. The awards were presented during a ceremony held Nov. 10 at the Marshfield Assembly of God fellowship hall. more

New Growth Transit, a volunteer-based transportation network, shared its mission and recent accomplishments during the Marshfield Area Community Foundation’s quarterly community meeting at the end of October. The organization detailed its efforts to close transportation gaps across the region and expressed interest in expanding service into Webster County. more

When you hear the gentle ring of a bell outside your local store, it’s more than a sound — it’s the sound of hope. Each year, the Salvation Army of Webster County sets out red kettles as a reminder that even small acts of kindness can make a big difference right here at home. more

The Webster County Victim Assistance Program/Safe Harbor is proud to announce it has received a $1,500 grant from the Missouri Foundation for Health in support of the organization’s upcoming fundraising initiatives. The funds will help enhance community engagement and increase resources available for victims of crime across Webster County. more

The Webster County University of Missouri Extension is holding a dry cured bacon (pork belly) workshop for youth and adults. more

The Webster County University of Missouri Extension is offering a Barn / Garden Quilt Class on Saturday, December 6th, 2025, at 10 am. American barn quilts can be tracked back almost 300 years, to the arrival of immigrants from the central regions of Europe. Typically, these barn quilts are large, either 2’ or 4’ to be mounted to the side of a barn. The barn quilts offered in this class will be 2’ x 2’. Garden quilts are similar, but are 1’ x 1’, good for smaller sheds or indoor decorating. more

“Start your 2026 cattle operation recordkeeping off on the right foot by purchasing your Redbook,” says Patrick Davis MU Extension Livestock Field Specialist.  more