The first annual Marshfield Veterans Day Parade and Resource Fair is set for Wednesday, Nov. 11. The parade theme is "Freedom isn't Free" and is scheduled to begin at 2 p.m., following the same route … more

Strafford alum’ and Chief of Police Dennis Shook has been in law enforcement for over 30 year, with 25 of them at the Springfield Police Department, and now almost a decade as the Chief in Strafford.  more

The city of Marshfield has many forms of public safety. When an accident or fire occurs, it will not be long until the town hears those familiar Marshfield Fire Protection District sirens coming to the rescue. Fire Chief Michael Taylor leads the staff and team of firefighters and first responders. more

Paul Laughlin was born and raised in Rogersville. He was raised around law enforcement and wanted to be a part of it. more

Growing up on a farm in Kansas, Marshfield Police Chief Doug Fannen says he always dreamed of being a police officer, but envisioned a career of farming in his future. Ultimately, he decided that serving the community through law enforcement was his destiny. He graduated from the academy in Kansas and started out as a police officer in his hometown of Fort Scott, where he worked for a few years before moving to Utah. He went through the academy in Utah and was hired at the Lehi Police Department where he also attended the Advanced Officers Academy. It was also here that he met his wife and had three boys. more

Born and raised in the town of Seymour and graduated in 2015, Steven Pogue has been proudly serving his hometown as chief of the Seymour Police Department—something he has always wanted to do. more

Many of us know and love someone who has been diagnosed with breast cancer. For nearly four decades, October has been recognized as National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. This time is devoted to educating everyone about breast cancer and the importance of early detection and access to timely, high-quality care. more

When you think about law enforcement in recent years, a lot of the narrative is negative – which is ironic considering the ones spewing negativity have relied on officers to keep them safe or help them out in times of crisis. Webster County is home of the Sheriff’s Office, along with five municipal departments covering land in the county; Marshfield, Fordland, Rogersville, Seymour and Strafford. more

Leonard Duane Sanders is one of the most experienced lawmen in the county. With over three decades in law enforcement, he currently serves as Chief of the Fordland Police Department. more

Sheriff Roye H. Cole—son of Jack Cole and Cathy Baird—has been in law enforcement since the age of 16 years old. For 15 years, Cole has served as the Sheriff of Webster County.  more

On Oct. 18, The Marshfield Board of Aldermen gathered, taking on the evening's agenda. more

On Oct. 10, 80 high school tenors and basses gathered at Southwest Baptist University for a day of extraordinary music-making. more