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Suspicious vehicle leads to multiple arrests at Marshfield gas station

A routine patrol led to the arrest of three individuals after officers responded to a suspicious vehicle at Casey's General Store, located at 919 W Washington, at approximately 4:04 a.m. on January 16.
TJ Slocum and his father, Randy, pictured on their first day going door-to-door at local businesses for the Share a Heart Campaign. 


Mail Photo by Shelby Atkison

Shara a Heart campaign returns

Marshfield’s annual McTJ Night is back, and this year’s event promises to be bigger and better than ever. On Thursday, February 6, from 3 to 8 p.m., 20% of all sales at Marshfield McDonald's will benefit the Share a Heart Campaign, with a goal of raising $10,000 for the Springfield Ronald McDonald Houses. This event, piloted by local resident TJ Slocum, is a beloved tradition in the community that helps support families in need.

Marshfield Backpack Program: A supplemental resource for students in need

For some children, school is the most reliable place where they receive the meals they need to fuel their day. For some of these students, the weekends can present a different challenge. The Marshfield Backpack Program, a vital initiative started in 2007, steps in to help students who face food insecurity when school is out of session.

Respiratory viruses take a toll on Webster County

As cold and flu season continues, Webster County health officials are urging the public to take preventive measures to protect themselves and others from respiratory viruses, including the flu, COVID-19, and RSV. One of the most effective ways to reduce the spread of these viruses is by staying home when you're sick and getting vaccinated.
Sports
Basketball
Conway's basketball season has ended shorter than anyone would have wanted. On Feb. 20, the boys' team entered their district tournament and went up against Dixon. That game would see Conway Bears give it their best shot, but Dixon would come out on top. The final score was Conway 45, Dixon 59, thus ending the Conway boys basketball season 6-21.
Mar. 3 was a big night for the Logan-Rogersville Wildcats Boys Basketball as they prepared to take on the Hollister Tigers. Both teams going into the game had an impressive season with over 20 wins, but one of these felines would be district champions and move on to State. After four intense quarters, Logan-Rogersville would be crowned Champions with a final score of 53-40 against Hollister.
Districts and State championships are in full swing. On Friday, Feb. 24, the Niangua Boys Basketball Team competed in the final round of districts against Chadwick. The Cardinals would get off to a slow start in the first quarter and gain momentum. That momentum, though, was not enough, and they would lose to Chadwick with the final score of 40-43.

Blue and Gold Finals Set

Logan-Rogersville got the number two seed and took care of business to advance into the Blue Division Championship against (1) seed Springfield Kickapoo. This game is taking place as we go to press.


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Here is how our local teams fared in the Blue and Gold Tournament.
Lady Jays square off vs Fair Grove after press deadline Monday, Dec. 30 in the Semi Finals of the Pink and White. Pictured is Quinn Aldridge moving past a Glendale defender in early White Division action. 


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Pink and White Tournament Update

Tournament Update – White Division
Tanner Davidson, pictured as a 2x Union Champion.


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Wrestling improves to 10-0 on season after Union Tournament

The Marshfield Blue Jays boys wrestling team remains undefeated on the season, improving to a perfect 10-0 after an impressive performance at the Union Tournament on Saturday, Dec. 14. The squad continues to show its dominance, with several standout individual achievements adding to their early-season success.
Coach Trish Marsh addresses her team on the bench during a time out. 


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Lady Jays start season strong in home win

The Marshfield Lady Jays kicked off their basketball season with a commanding 71-34 victory over Clever in their home opener on Tuesday night. The Lady Jays showed strength on both ends of the court, dominating the game from start to finish and showcasing the talent of key players like senior guard Ward, who led the team with 25 points, and sophomore forward Greenfield, who contributed 17 points in the blowout win.
Left to right: Mackenzie Stewart, Elizabeth Mason, Will Mason, 1st Place Junior Team, Compound Archery.


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Webster County Shooters shine at state competition

Over 800 enthusiastic 4-H youth showcased their skills during the Missouri State Shoot competitions held throughout August and September. Among the standout participants were the dedicated members of the Webster County 4-H Shooting Sports team, who demonstrated remarkable commitment and talent, earning top honors in several categories.
Opinion
I do, but unless you’re near my age, you likely don’t. According to a 2012 broadcast on National Public Radio, the last nickel Coke was sold in 1959 — the same price it sold for when introduced in 1886 as a fountain drink.
Note: These are not wholly my words, rather more or less a summary of newspaper articles originally printed March/April of 1899. Many dates do not add up and will require further research. -CCH
Saturday evening, I had the honor of attending the Marshfield Community Theatre’s annual award show. MCT is not only one of my favorite groups in Webster County because of my past involvement in performances, but also because of Kelby Lorenz.
Since two new releases made about $11 million each at the domestic box office this past weekend, and since I don’t have much to say about either movie, I’ve decided to throw them both a quick review.
In the quietness of the early morning, he sat staring out the window at the first winter snow. The thermometer out the window showed that the temperature was in the mid-teens again, as it had been for several mornings lately. At least it was not windy and causing single-digit wind chills. What happened to global warming?
Schools
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.
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.
The gears are turning for the Strafford Robotics team.
The Marshfield High School Choral program has been earning honors and breaking records for the past few months.
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.
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