On December 14, 2022 a warrant was issued for Clifford Lacefield with a bond amount of $500,000. According to the probable cause statement completed by Detective Joe Taylor, Lacefield had previously been accused of sexual assault in 2018, however new evidence that was submitted to the detective in November of 2022 ultimately lead to the warrant. more

This week the Marshfield Mail got to know Ruby Dudley. Ruby is a loan officer at Stockman’s Bank in Marshfield and is the incoming board President for the Marshfield Area Chamber of Commerce. more

All through the town, Mrs. Jo Jones' bus wheels went round and round. For 33 years, she ensured Marshfield R-1 school district students safely made it to their destinations. After all this time, Jones decided to hang up the keys and drove her bus one last time on Wednesday, Dec 21, 2022. more

Logan-Rogersville School District is hosting an open event. It is free for the community and will help raise awareness about our children's technological world and how we can reach, teach and support them. In addition, there will be a film screening of the documentary Childhood 2.0. Afterward, Katey McPherson from Bark for Schools will lead a discussion and question-answer session. There are two opportunities to attend, January 3rd or 4th, at the Logan Rogersville High School Auditorium at 300 N. Missouri Blvd, Rogersville, MO. more

WebCo Manor Nursing Home residents got a pleasant visit from Santa Claus on Friday, Dec 16. He went around the building, taking photos and bringing holiday cheer. more

We conclude our Webster Electric Roundup series by looking closely at the quaint town of Seymour, where the community’s love helped restore a memorable piece of history. more

Since beginning my job at the Marshfield Mail, I’ve been given crime report after crime report to cover for the newspaper. more

The Marshfield Lady Jays swim team traveled to Webb City on Saturday December 10 to compete in the Red Bird Invitational. The team placed fourth overall. more

Last Saturday, Dec 17, the Marshfield Police Department partnered with the Webster County Children's Division and held its annual Shop with a Cop. This national program helps local youth and cops find camaraderie. more

A few weeks ago, on Dec. 8, the students of Fordland got an early Christmas present as Mid AM Metal Forming donated 34 bicycles to the Fordland Care to Learn outreach. more

On Friday, Dec 16, the Logan-Rogersville Wildcats took on the West Plains Zizzers. Both teams had a burning passion for winning on that cold night, but only one would win. So, whose fire burned brighter? more

The art of sword fighting is one that many might think is long forgotten, however, here in the Ozarks it is alive and thriving. This week the Marshfield Mail took some time to get to know a local swordsman. more

On December 6, Officer Taylor with the Webster County Sheriff’s Office was actively patrolling the area of US Highway 60 near Lynch Drive. According to the probable cause statement Officer Taylor observed a blue Honda coupe with expired tags. more

The Marshfield High School Speech and Debate team has been off to a great year. The team has competed in multiple tournaments and taken home several trophies. Here is an update from the most recent tournament and back. more

On December 8, 2022 the Webster County Drug Court hosted their bi-yearly drug court graduation. The drug court graduation is an event hosted by the Drug Court Judge and the team that makes drug court possible for Webster County to recognize and celebrate the hard work of the people who made it through the program. more

Breast Cancer affects many women- mothers, aunts, daughters, grandmothers and so on. However men can also be affected by this relentless disease. According to the Centers for Disease Control's website, one in every 100 breast cancer cases diagnosed in the US is a man. Those odds are small but never zero. Such is the case for Marshfield resident John Paul Bearden. more

The girls swim team kicked off its swim season on December 1 at the All Relays meet in Carthage. more

Jessica Rothwell was arrested on November 13, 2022 by Police Corporal Eric Pedersen for harassment, assault and resisting arrest. more

Do you or someone you know like manga? Those books you see people read backwards or watch anime? You may like Japan's culture and want to learn more about it, but you can only travel a little or may have little time. Do you feel you are the only one of your friends who likes Pokémon? more

On November 8, 2022 Missouri voters made history when when they voted to legalize Marijuana for recreational use in the state. The new law goes into effect on December 8, 2022. more

On the chilly morning of Saturday, Dec. 3, while most residents of Marshfield were in bed or pouring their first cup of coffee, others decided to start their day off on the right or maybe left foot. The first annual Ugly Sweater 5K Run was held at the First Baptist Church in Marshfield. The Missouri State University Baptist Student Union, a non-profit organization, hosted the run. All proceeds from the event went to helping BSU, which further helps students in their religious studies while they attend college. The event was successful, with 33 participants, several spectators, and volunteers. more

Starting in 1940 with only 17 members, the small group organized a temporary charter or membership with the American Legion and set up a post in Seymour. One of those members, C.O. Taft believed in the American Legion's Mission so much that he would lease some of his lands to erect an American Legion building. In the 1960s, the American Legion Post #306 building was officially built in Seymour. more

This week our community was hit with loss after loss. more

For the first time in several years the Lions Club was able to partner with the Marshfield Junior High for the annual Lions Club Peace Poster Contest. more

Imagine this, on Christmas Morning, you wake up, and the family gathers together, ready to open presents, when suddenly there is a knock on the door. You open it, and there, standing before you is Santa Claus. Sounds too good to be true, right? But if you live in Logan-Rogersville, that dream might become a reality with help from Care to Learn. more