A new year has started and, like clockwork, the people of Webster County will receive a letter from the Assessor’s Office. It may not be everyone’s favorite piece of mail, but it is part of our civic duties as citizens of this place we call home. more

With the new year upon us, this might be the year to learn a new skill. A great place to learn skills is at the University of Missouri Extension. They hold classes and workshops year-round where readers can discover a wide range of skills, including how to feed cattle when food is scarce, can vegetables from gardens, or even paint a barn sign. more

Every year, the Missouri Farmers Care Foundation and Missouri 4-H collaborate to educate and raise public awareness of food insecurity in families. To bring that awareness, 4-H clubs all around the state participate in a competition called 4-H Feeding Missouri every spring. The competition includes food drives, collecting donations, and volunteering in local food pantries. Between community service and friendly competitions, this partnership helps combat hunger statewide. more

We have a new series starting this week to educate pet owners with help from a local nonprofit organization with the same goals. This week, let's get to know the organization more with an introduction from the organization's director, Cynthia Susanne. more

Species: Eastern cottontail rabbit more

Mark your calendar for Thursday, Oct. 5, when Missouri State Parks will celebrate Bennett Spring State Park’s 100th anniversary. A variety of activities have already been scheduled. Following is the tentative agenda and subject to change. The celebration begins at 10 a.m. more

Marshfield’s own Justin David (Bertoldie) has released the first single off his new Back Pew Session project, a song titled “Why I Pray.”  more

Arthur Medley will appear in court for a pre-trial conference on May 15, followed by a three-day jury trial that will start on July 10 with Judge Chuck Replogle presiding, according to CaseNet. more

All of the schools in our reading area were cancelled due to inclement weather Tuesday. The forecast calls for more freezing precipitation in the upcoming week. The National Weather Service wants to remind everyone to be safe and remember these helpful tips when the cold weather arrives. more

As the new year starts, so does the second half of the school year. It will be the final semester for high school seniors before they venture out into the real world; some will join the workforce, and others will go on to college. more

A small crowd gathered in a field just outside of the Mercy Clinic off Spur Drive and Highway OO on Thursday, Jan. 4, for the official groundbreaking ceremony of Jordan's Place. The brisk afternoon did not affect the positivity of the ceremony, which was kicked off with an opening speech by Danielle Boggs, Webster County Public Administrator and Board Secretary for both WC CapeAbilities and WC Partners. more

A groundbreaking was held on Thursday, Jan. 4 at the future location of a housing complex for adults in the Webster County community with disabilities. Jordan’s Place is a housing project that non-profit WC CapeAbilities, along with the Webster County SB 40 board, has worked tirelessly to bring to Webster County. WC CapeAbilities was formed to support people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Webster County. The SB 40 board was created by Senate Bill 40. Each person in Webster County pays a small tax that goes specifically toward individuals with developmental disabilities due to this bill. Two weeks ago, the SB 40 board sold and transferred a piece of property they owned on West Washington Street, which put the plan for a housing complex in motion.  more

Justin Michael McCormack, of Marshfield, was arrested Christmas Eve for 1st Degree Attempted Burglary.  more

Charges are pending against Jaie Tyson, of Marshfield, after a motor vehicle accident at Maple Street, near Crittenden Dec. 17.  more

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