The Marshfield Area Chamber of Commerce is bringing back a beloved community tradition with this year’s Breakfast with Santa, scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 6 at 10 a.m. The event will take place at the WebsterElementary/Junior High FEMA Building at 660 North Locust in Marshfield. This event is open to children from prekindergarten through fifth grade. more

The Marshfield Area Chamber of Commerce is preparing for a full day of Christmas festivities as the Marshfield Christmas Parade and Christmas Market return to the Square on Saturday, December 6. The celebration will begin with the Christmas Market from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. on the Marshfield Square at 101 South Crittenden, followed by the Christmas Parade at 5 p.m. more

The planned closure of Route A in Diggins has been rescheduled as work continues on the U.S. Route 60, Route A, and Route Z interchange improvement project between Diggins and Fordland. The Missouri Department of Transportation announced that the closure of Webster County Route A just north of Normandy Road will now take place from December 1 through December 10. The work was originally scheduled for November 10 through November 20 but was postponed because of weather. more

The Logan-Rogersville Board of Education accepted the retirement of Assistant Superintendent Jennifer Katzin at its October 15, 2025, meeting. Dr. Katzin will retire at the conclusion of her 2025-2026 contract, marking the end of a remarkable 29-year career in education. more

Marshfield will once again honor its veterans with the third annual Veterans Day Parade, set for Saturday, Nov. 8, at 2 p.m. on the historic Webster County Square. more

The Marshfield R-I School District is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Garrett Lowder as superintendent, effective for the 2026–2027 school year. Dr. Lowder brings a strong background in innovative educational leadership, deep community roots, and a proven commitment to preparing each student for a successful future. more

The following Food Inspection Reports are compiled by the Webster County Health Unit. more

Families are invited to dress up, grab a bucket, and head to the Marshfield Square this Halloween for an afternoon of festive fun hosted by the Marshfield Area Chamber of Commerce. more

The Webster County Health Unit is inviting the community to get into the fall spirit with its annual pumpkin decorating contest, and this year, every vote will make a difference for families in need. more

COLUMBIA, Mo. – Agricultural lenders serving Missouri’s farmers and rural communities are invited to attend the 2026 Agricultural Lender Seminars this fall, hosted by University of Missouri Extension, the Food and Agricultural Policy Research Institute (FAPRI), and the Rural and Farm Finance Policy Analysis Center (RaFF). These seminars provide essential updates on commodity markets, input costs, cash flow, land values, and region-specific agricultural topics. more

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Wednesday, Oct. 8: Sloppy Joes WG, Savory Potato, Jello with Carrots, Coleslaw, Dump Cake more

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Suggested donation: $4.00 for ages 60+, $8.00 for under 60 more

Lunch served 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.Suggested contribution: $5.00 for ages 60+, $7.00 for under 60 more

A Marshfield native and his bandmates recently took center stage on NBC’s The Voice, earning a coveted four-chair turn during their blind audition and winning over millions of viewers across the country. more

Children across Webster County spent a Saturday reeling in memories during the annual Free Kids Fishing Day, hosted by the Webster County Baptist Association. more

On Thursday Oct. 2, a small wooden gas station that once served motorists along old Route 66 was permanently placed in its new home off the roundabout at Hubble Drive and Banning Street in Marshfield. The 100-year-old structure, believed to be an original Phillips 66 station, now stands as the centerpiece of a developing Route 66 Plaza that will greet travelers just as the nation prepares to celebrate the centennial of the Mother Road in 2026. more

The Webster County Health Unit recently participated in a full-scale, multi-agency vaccination exercise designed to test regional readiness in the event of a public health emergency. more

Motorists along Spur Drive were treated to an unusual sight on Thursday, Oct. 2, as a group of inflatable dinosaurs paraded down the street, drawing honks, laughter, and plenty of cell phone videos. more

Greg “H” Holtschneider, longtime Marshfield educator and debate coach, has been inducted into the Speech and Theatre Association of Missouri (STAM) Hall of Fame. Widely known to generations of Blue Jays simply as “H,” Holtschneider’s name now joins the ranks of the state’s most influential speech, debate, and theatre educators. more

MoDOT is moving forward with a $32.8 million project to improve safety and traffic flow along U.S. Route 60 in Webster County. more

When Marshfield resident Donald Plevka was diagnosed with stage four metastatic prostate cancer earlier this year, the news was crushing. more

On Thursday, Sept. 25, the Marshfield Mail hosted its annual Breast Cancer Awareness conversation at Southern Charmed Boutique, an evening created in partnership with Hometown Supplements and Southern Charmed to honor local survivors and to talk candidly about the realities of breast cancer. Three local women, Teresa Meizler, Brenda Crawford, and Melanie Fraker, sat shoulder to shoulder and, with remarkable grace, traced their journeys from diagnosis through treatment and into the long, often overlooked season of recovery. more