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

Philip Cotrone will appear in court for a hearing on Jan. 2 with Judge O’Brien Hendrickson presiding over the case. The Mansfield resident has been charged with a Class D felony of Second Degree Burglary, Class E felony of First Degree Stalking, Class E felony of First Degree Harassment, and Class B Misdemeanor of Making a False Report. The charges come after an investigation that occurred earlier this year. more

The third annual Adopt-An-Angel program has finished with success and many senior citizens getting their Christmas wishes granted. more

In the next couple of weeks, readers could be going over the river and through the woods to grandmother’s house or someone close to spend the holidays in fellowship and good cheer. Regardless of the destination or the occasion, the Missouri Highway Patrol and the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) remind drivers to be safe and practice good driving habits, including buckling up and avoiding drinking and driving. more

The holidays are about to take off, and with that is the importance of being in top shape, especially if you are a magical reindeer running around the world in one night, delivering presents to all the good children. more

The Elkland Independent Methodist Church again baked and collected cookies for the troops at Fort Leonard Wood. Carol Larimore started the project in honor of her brothers and father, who were in the service. She explained to the church that she remembered when they would receive special items in the mail and how that would lift their spirits and make them remember everyone at home. With the project now in its second year, Congregation members brought their cookies to the church last week, and they were bagged, sorted, and then placed in boxes for delivery. A total of 64 boxes were filled with an estimated 2,000 cookies baked. The cookies were then delivered to Sarah Stewart in Lebanon and taken to the USO at Fort Leonard Wood. Church members assisting in the project were Larimore, Margo Delgado, Sunny Fuller, Dianna Witte, Butch Alcorn, Chuck Witte, Pastor Nicholas Inman, Sarah Inman, Reagan Inman, and Emmett Thiele. Numerous additional church members aided in baking the cookies, and Larimore announced to the congregation that they would plan to do it again next year. more

Last Wednesday, Dec. 13, the Marshfield Area Chamber of Commerce officially welcomed The Marshfield Art Group with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. more

Next year, the highway is going to get a lot safer. Colonel Eric T. Olson, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, announced in a press release that 25 state troopers will graduate from the Patrol’s Law Enforcement Academy on Friday, Dec. 22, 2023. Among the graduates is Seymour native Trooper Chad K. Johnson. more

Marshfield, MO – The Webster County Health Unit announces a contract continuance to provide WIC services for federal fiscal year 2024 has been signed with the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services. more

For what is presumed to be the first time in Missouri, a father/son pair has harvested a pair of black bears in the same season. Doug and Gage Fannen were drawn in this year’s lottery by the Department of Conservation to participate in the third annual bear season in Missouri. Both of them filled their tags on the Fannen family's 300-acre farm located just inside Douglas County. more

Last Wednesday, Dec. 6, started as a regular administrative day for Dr. Thomas Davis III until he took a lunch break and found several people waiting for him in the lobby of the Marshfield VA clinic. Webster County Northern Commissioner Dale Fraker and Greene County Commissioner Bob Dixon were among them. more

With the holiday season upon us, folks are in the spirit of giving. Sadly, many are taking advantage of that generosity. In a recent press release from Andrew Bailey, the Missouri Attorney General, he asks fellow Missourians to be cautious of scammers, especially this time of year. more

Last Saturday, Dec. 9, the Marshfield Police Department partnered with the Webster County Children's Division, and the Marshfield Walmart SuperCenter held its annual Shop with a Cop. This program was established in 1994 and is a yearly event sponsored by local law enforcement agencies that aims to provide children with a happier holiday season and encourage positive relationships with police. more

Timothy Webster is scheduled for an arraignment with Judge Replogle presiding on Monday, Dec. 18. Webster, a Seymour resident, has been charged with three Class D felonies of Forgery following an investigation. more

With the giving season upon us, consider giving the gift of life by donating blood. Readers considering giving will have a chance Thursday, Dec. 21, from 12:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. to donate blood at the Marshfield Senior Center at 427 W. Washington Street, Marshfield. to the Community Blood Center of the Ozarks (CBCO). more

In this week's winter weather preparation, we are talking about traveling. Winter is a time for snow, travel, storms, and more. more

Chad Gibson pleaded guilty before Judge Replogle on Nov. 27 to a Class A misdemeanor of domestic assault in the fourth degree. more

As citizens drive around Marshfield, they may notice it's a bit brighter than previous years. That is because more Snowflake lights than ever were set up the last month. In total, 74 snowflake lights were hung around the inner city. more

The weather may have been a little frightful and wet, but that did not keep the holiday spirit from getting folks out to come and celebrate this past weekend. more

The Marshfield High School Choral program has been earning honors and breaking records for the past few months. more

Marshfield Community Theatre is bringing the spirit of the season to the Jubilee Theater Center with its production of “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever,” written by Barbara Robinson. Performed with licensing from Concord Theatrical, this heartwarming Christmas classic promises to captivate audiences of all ages. more

As we prepare for the holiday season, the Webster County University of Missouri Extension is already playing for the New Year resolutions as the center will hold two country cured ham classes. more

Marshfield is in for a new kind of holiday tradition with its first ever Christmas Home Tour scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 9. Several residential houses in Marshfield will be available to tour both inside and out as the homeowners open their doors in the spirit of Christmas, all to benefit the Marshfield Public Schools Foundation. more

The Fordland Clinic was one of several organizations recognized by the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame for their philanthropy at the Highland Springs Country Club in Springfield on Tuesday, Nov. 28. more

Ho, ho, ho and a Merry Christmas! Santa will make a stop in Marshfield ahead of the All-American Christmas parade on Saturday, Dec. 2. The Marshfield Area Chamber of Commerce is gearing up for the … more