Have you ever heard the legend of the cave? For generations, tales have persisted that beneath Marshfield lay a grotto of extraordinary breadth and depth, connecting many of the buildings around the square. The stories range from outlandish to downright plausible, with no one able to put an “X” on a spot of known entry. Rumors of alleged openings, some still supposedly in use, follow every building with a lower level. The only thing found thus far that even closely denotes an entrance is/was an old cistern in the back of the Ritz, which served in the theater days as part of an arcane cooling system. It is unknown whether it survived the remodel, but pictures of it can be seen at the museum. Scouring the rock outcroppings in the park and springs around the city yields nothing, but every old-timer you ask, can relate, with a twinkle in his eye, about somebody long dead, “who coulda told ya.” more

Two Webster County children are sporting new, significantly shorter hairstyles. Adalynn and Nadia Rowe, sisters in Marshfield, made the decision to cut off their hair to donate to a charity that makes wigs for patients with medical hair loss. more

Species: Eastern Bluebird more

BOLIVAR, MO – Missouri’s signature family festival combining fun activities with a celebration of the  state’s beef industry – Missouri Beef Days – returns to Bolivar May 4-11, 2024. This year’s event will  host a full slate of events including a concert by The Ozark Mountain Daredevils.  more

The Ozarks have always been known as a region for Ozark Mountain music; bluegrass. For decades, folks have flocked to Missouri for picking and grinning at some of the finest modern bluegrass venues. High upon that list of stages is the one at Starvy Creek in Conway, Mo. more

The Missouri Sports Hall of Fame has announced its 2024 Wynn Award recipients, which recognize individuals who have made significant contributions to the advancement of women’s sports. more

Students can now apply for $1.7 million in scholarships administered by the Community Foundation of the Ozarks. By completing the CFO’s new universal application, students can more efficiently apply for scholarship opportunities. Students can begin the process at cfozarks.org/applyforscholarships. more

In an effort to further support of non-profit organizations in and around the Webster County area, the Marshfield Area Community Foundation hosted the first Non-profit Networking event of the year at the Marshfield Assembly of God Fellowship Hall. more

The first Marshfield Area Chamber of Commerce networking event of the year took place last Tuesday, Jan. 23 at Webster Electric. Dozens attended the Lunch & Learn meeting and heard from Better Business Bureau’s Pamela Hernandez as she shed light on the significant role of the BBB and how small businesses could leverage their participation for growth and success. more

The Webster County Democrats Club has planned a February meeting with an updated list of the democrats running for office in Webster County, including Michele Day for Webster County District 3 Nursing Board, Jed Fisher for Marshfield Mayor, Susan Keene for Niangua School Board, Jeanette Cass for Missouri’s US Congressional Dist. 4 and Missi Hesketh for Missouri’s US Congressional Dist. 7. more

Whether or not a groundhog can predict weather is questionable, but this animal has other characteristics that make it an interesting member of Missouri’s wildlife world. more

The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services will no longer support free COVID-19/FLU/RSV testing events after March 31st, 2024. more