Kansas City, MO — As temperatures rise, so does the risk of vehicular, heat-related illnesses and deaths for children. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Region 7, which includes Arkansas, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, and Nebraska, is working together to promote the national Look Before You Lock effort to ensure that children are not left in the car by parents and caregivers, and that children cannot gain unsupervised access to motor vehicles. As of today, 16 children have already died due to vehicular heatstroke this year, according to NoHeatstroke.org. more

The next event from the Marshfield Area Chamber of Commerce is set for Tuesday, Aug. 15 at Las Cazuelas Mexican restaurant, located at 104 Wilson Way, Marshfield. more

Great-grandparents don’t necessarily expect to raise their grandkids but that is what happened to some recent OACAC clients. Their retirement home is a large travel trailer, really meant just for grandma and grandpa. Circumstances developed that meant they needed to include their two great grandkids, ages seven and nine, to the travel trailer and make it home for four and forget retirement. more

Wild West Day will take place Saturday, Aug. 26 at the Fordland Park from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. This family friendly, free admission event is sponsored by the Fordland Community Betterment Association. more

Stock up your quivers and draw your strings; August 26 will be the 17th Annual Outdoor Sportsman Event, also known as The Bow Shoot, hosted by The Webster County Baptist Association. The event offers a variety of entertainment for both adults and children. Last year around 850 people participated in the Bow shoot, and at least 500 attended the event's church service. more

On Aug. 3, the Webster Electric Co-Op held its third quarter Round-Up grant distribution meeting. Webster Electric gave $3,300 to OACAC-Webster County Neighborhood Center, which will use the funds for back-to-school vouchers and Darkness to Light training. more

Volunteering is an excellent opportunity to help out in the community. Regardless of who you are, everyone can help in one way or another. Over a few weeks in June into July, the Marshfield Action Sports Syndicate (MASS) held a volunteering event to repaint teeter-totters at Hartley Park, located at 325 N Clay St, Marshfield. more

Join us at Wendy's on Saturday, Aug. 12, for a Wendy's Fundraiser. Go to our Facebook page; /MarshfieldSeniorCenterSeniorAgeMO, and show them our flyer's electronic version; we will receive 30% of eligible sales. Or stop by the Senior Center for a copy of the paper flyer to show: sales do not qualify for the 30% unless you show the flyer. Thank you, Wendy's of Marshfield! more

R.I.P. Our Friend Mr. Wayne Cooper, Passed away last Wednesday. All of us will miss him at the center. more

With it still being hot for this time of year, it is still essential to be safe if you plan to spend time outside. more

Seymour resident Julia M. Young appeared in court before Judge Justin Evans on July 18 and pleaded not guilty to her charges. more

Heidi Johnson, a Pottersville resident, has been charged with a Class B felony of first-degree burglary and a Class D felony of Possession of a controlled substance after an incident at Walmart. more

See You at the Library is happening this Saturday at the Webster County Library on 219 West Jackson St, in Marshfield. This free event is part of BRAVE Books, whose mission is to help parents … more

Country-cured ham is an old tradition that preserves the meat by salting it and letting it age in a controlled environment. Over the years, this tradition has waned as refrigeration has become the modern way to preserve meat. The taste of country-cured ham is one of a kind.   more

As Friends of Hidden Waters gets closer to completing the Welcome Center, also known as the new Chamber of Commerce office located at 720 W Hubble Dr, people visiting will see a natural addition to the place thanks to a local surprise. more

Each year in July, this action-filled three days provides high school students opportunities to learn first-hand what it is like to be involved in politics, the cooperative form of business and being a leader. The program included nationally known speakers and time at the Missouri State Capitol learning how a bill goes through the process to become a law. more

Whitney Kay Lelei, a citizen from Buffalo, is facing charges following a crash that occurred in Webster County earlier this month. more

Cattle farmers and livestock owners must be aware that something could lurk in the grass. An invasive species called the Longhorned tick has been going through the U.S. and recently in Missouri. This tick has already cost millions of dollars to livestock producers worldwide. more

Homesteaders, farmers, or those eager to learn the art of self-reliance, mark your calendars. The 2023 Ozarks Homestead Expo will take place at the Webster County Fairgrounds, located at 614 North Marshall Street, Marshfield on Aug. 25 and 26. more

Please call one day in advance for pick up/delivery of the lunch for the day. (417)620-2034. Annie, our Cook, will be serving lunch from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. more

In an effort to reach a greater number of its residents, the Webster County Health Unit is announcing an expansion of its mobile public health outreach program. Scott Allen, Administrator for the Health Unit says “By adding these additional visits across the county, we hope to address the needs of our county’s most vulnerable residents”. Allen went on to explain “This change will have us visiting many of the homes of our seniors, some of who can’t travel for routine healthcare services”. more

On the evening of July 27, the Marshfield Board of Aldermen gathered, ready to take on their agenda. more

Join us on Wednesday, Aug. 2, for “Lunch Time Trivia.” We did this once before, and it was a hit. So come in and test your knowledge with us! more

The Dickerson Park Zoo is celebrating its 100th birthday this year — and Community Blood Center of the Ozarks donors are invited to join the party. CBCO, the sole supplier of blood, platelets, and plasma to patients at 44 area healthcare facilities, is partnering with the Dickerson Park Zoo to help boost the region’s blood supply for local patients. more

The Webster County University of Missouri Extension is offering a salsa making class. more