After the revival of the Marshfield Saddle Club last year, the group continues to grow while regularly hosting events. The Fun Show Saturday, July 8 saw a great crowd despite the event taking place over a busy weekend following the Independece Day holiday.
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By Shelby Atkison
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7/12/23
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The 12th annual Reunion Fest went off without a hitch on Saturday, July 1st. Local bands entertained alumni and their families, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Chad Day was honored with the Outstanding Alumni of the Year, and an impressive firework show closed the night.
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by Ryder Berger
ryderb@marshfieldmail.com
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7/12/23
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It was a record year for the Webster County Fair last week with the 2023 season breaking the overall attendance record!
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By Shelby Atkison
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7/12/23
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The Webster County Beef Cattle Show was a raging success this year. In total, 106 head were shown on Saturday July 8, 2023. Children and adults of all ages participated, including an impressive showing from the local 4-H, along with members of FFA organizations across the county. Winners from the beef cattle show are recognized below.
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By Ryder Berger
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7/12/23
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The livestock shows started on Wednesday, July 5 with the sheep show at 6 p.m. There were several entries from local farms and ten categories awarded with ribbons.
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By Shelby Atkison
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7/12/23
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The Greenwood Community Club met Sunday, July 9, 2023 at the Greenwood Community Building. Members in attendance were Celina Cron, Betty Templeton, Grace Ray, Belinda Rust, Alice Bertoldie, Jan Williams, Carol Cruise, Betty Herman, Evelyn Whitehurst, and Paula Ankrom. Those who were not able to attend were missed.
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Submitted by Paula Ankrom
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7/12/23
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Thousands set up camp along the parade route leading up to the Marshfield square Tuesday as the city celebrated its 144th Fourth of July parade. Since its first in 1879, the parade has brought hundreds of thousands of people to the area to celebrate the holiday. Dubbed “The longest-running July 4th parade west of the Mississippi”, the event is highly anticipated each years and draws massive attendance as we recognize our freedom and those who served to ensure it.
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By Shelby Atkison
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7/12/23
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On the evening of July 4, Fordland citizens lined up on Main Street or gathered at the city park to watch the parade and enjoy other patriotic festivities.
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By John “J.T.” Jones
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7/12/23
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Kicking off the evening at the Webster County Fair on July 7 was the Meat goat show. A few farms gathered to show their best, and here are the results:
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By John “J.T.” Jones
johnj@marshfieldmail.com
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7/12/23
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Thank you, Seymour Bank, for sponsoring our lunch today. Thanks also to Good Shepherd Hospice for calling Bingo for us on the 19th. A representative with Ozarks Food Harvest will be here today, Wednesday, July 12, from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. to share some good nutrition information. Please stop in and visit with her!
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By Chris Parker/SeniorAge AAA
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7/12/23
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