In late October 2023, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services and the North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services began investigating the cause of lead poisoning in four children who had high amounts of lead in their blood systems. The departments' investigations found that WanaBana apple cinnamon fruit puree pouches contained high amounts of lead. more

Sparks were flying on Dec. 28 as the Marshfield Area Chamber of Commerce welcomed RS Welding and Fabrication. Located at 495 Jump Rd, Marshfield, this new family-owned business is run by Robert Silkey and his sons Rhett and Reece. more

Dale P. Lang, of Elkland, appeared in court on Dec. 21 before Judge Hendrickson for sentencing after a jury found him guilty Aug. 22 of two felony counts of first-degree statutory sodomy following a two-day trial and deliberation. more

We have often heard the expression that you can not put a price tag on happiness. Such was the case for one resident of Webco Manor, who got one more opportunity to do something he loved… truck driving. more

The Quill and Ink Writers have met at the local library since they were founded by Nicholas Inman in 2009. more

It is a new year, and the Marshfield High School Speech and Debate Team members have been seeing success. Since starting competitions in October, the students have been bringing home trophies, some being 1st place. more

For the last three years, local Rotarians have joined forces and pulled from their own personal funds to provide Christmas gifts to strangers in our community. Just after Thanksgiving, a group from the Marshfield Rotary Club got together and had a white elephant sale, where they raised right at $2,400 towards their goal to make Christmas a bit brighter for a few local families.  more

The gears are turning for the Strafford Robotics team. more

While the firearms portion of turkey and deer season has ended for the year and alternative methods continuing until Jan. 2 and archery continuing through Jan. 15, Missouri hunters will have to wait until April before they can start drawing their bows and loading their rifles. During a meeting on Dec. 8, the Missouri Conservation Commission approved the hunting dates for 2024-2025. more

John William “John Bill” Greer, Marshfield, MO, son of Joseph R. and Verna M. (Young) Greer was born on October 22, 1928, in Webster County, MO, and departed this life on December 18, … more

The following information was reported by the Webster County Health Unit for the month of December. more

Missouri Farm Bureau members returned to their annual meeting December 2-5 at the Lake of the Ozarks. The 109 th meeting theme, Guided by Tradition, focused on the organization’s strong traditions in leadership and policy development as it paves a path for the future of agriculture. Farm Bureau leaders’ main responsibility at the meeting is to discuss and approve Farm Bureau legislative policies for 2024. more