Students at Strafford Elementary sailed the seas and learned some important lessons as Author Isaiah "Izzy B" Basye visited the school on Nov. 8. He and illustrator Ben Askew were there talking about their latest book, "The Mighty McKraken." This fun story introduces kids to concepts such as please and thank you, sharing, and treating others with respect. more

Seymour resident MaKoy Gehrke will appear in Dallas County Court for an appearance with Judge Hackett presiding on Dec. 11. more

Do you have free time on Thanksgiving morning and want to help a good cause? Consider participating in the 13th Annual Gobble Wobble hosted by the Webster County Health Unit on Nov. 23, asking that participants this year ‘Walk With Us To Help Them Walk Away.’ more

As the weather gets colder, it will not be long before frost settles in and snow starts falling. With that in mind, preparing for the upcoming weather is something that's never too early to start. One of the best ways is to see what is in store for the day. more

Last Tuesday, Nov. 7, a special election was held in Webster County. The ballot only had one question for citizens to answer. more

On Friday, Nov. 10, Niangua school held its Veterans Day Assembly. The assembly included programming to honor veterans and educate the public about the ultimate sacrifice service men and women make. However, students, teachers, and community members in the crowd were in for an extra special surprise. more

Deer season is on full blast as the opening firearms portion was last weekend, Nov. 11 and 12. According to the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC), preliminary data shows deer hunters statewide harvested 99,913 deer, with Webster County gathering 1098 of them. more

The Elkland Lions Club was first established in the early 1960s. Elkland Lions Club, like many others, serves its communities in several ways. For Elkland, it is through the park, arena, and clubhouse. more

On the evening of Nov. 9, the Marshfield Board of Aldermen gathered, ready to take on their agenda. more

All the leaves are turning brown, red, orange, and yellow as autumn has arrived in Webster County, and the need to clean up those same leaves also arrives as now they are all over the yard. While that seems straightforward, the issue emerges when figuring out what to do with all the grass and leaves. But, for Marshfield residents, there is a solution. more

With Veteran’s Day falling on a Saturday, many schools and businesses honored and celebrated their service early. Such was the case at Webster County Nursing Home District, also known as Webco, with the collaboration of Good Shepard and Three Rivers Hospice, which held a ceremony honoring the residents who answered the call to serve. more

Even though Veterans Day fell on a Saturday this year, that did not stop local schools from honoring those alive and passed. Conway schools held an assembly on Nov. 9, with all students k-12 attending. Other schools around Webster County, including Marshfield, Logan-Rogersville, Strafford, Niangua, and Fordland, held assemblies on Nov. 10. Many drew large crowds as guests and vets attended. The assemblies included speeches, music, and meals, with each school honoring those who answered the call to serve. more