John “J.T.” Jones

Last Saturday, Dec. 9, the Marshfield Police Department partnered with the Webster County Children's Division, and the Marshfield Walmart SuperCenter held its annual Shop with a Cop. This program was established in 1994 and is a yearly event sponsored by local law enforcement agencies that aims to provide children with a happier holiday season and encourage positive relationships with police.

With the giving season upon us, consider giving the gift of life by donating blood. Readers considering giving will have a chance Thursday, Dec. 21, from 12:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. to donate blood at the Marshfield Senior Center at 427 W. Washington Street, Marshfield. to the Community Blood Center of the Ozarks (CBCO).

Last Wednesday, Dec. 6, started as a regular administrative day for Dr. Thomas Davis III until he took a lunch break and found several people waiting for him in the lobby of the Marshfield VA clinic. Webster County Northern Commissioner Dale Fraker and Greene County Commissioner Bob Dixon were among them.

Timothy Webster is scheduled for an arraignment with Judge Replogle presiding on Monday, Dec. 18. Webster, a Seymour resident, has been charged with three Class D felonies of Forgery following an investigation.

Dale P. Lang, of Elkland, appeared in court on Dec. 21 before Judge Hendrickson for sentencing after a jury found him guilty Aug. 22 of two felony counts of first-degree statutory sodomy following a two-day trial and deliberation.

In late October 2023, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services and the North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services began investigating the cause of lead poisoning in four children who had high amounts of lead in their blood systems. The departments' investigations found that WanaBana apple cinnamon fruit puree pouches contained high amounts of lead.

We have often heard the expression that you can not put a price tag on happiness. Such was the case for one resident of Webco Manor, who got one more opportunity to do something he loved… truck driving.

Sparks were flying on Dec. 28 as the Marshfield Area Chamber of Commerce welcomed RS Welding and Fabrication. Located at 495 Jump Rd, Marshfield, this new family-owned business is run by Robert Silkey and his sons Rhett and Reece.

Cody Keener is scheduled to appear back in Webster County Court on Feb. 14 for an arraignment with Judge Justin Evans presiding, according to CaseNet.

David Hall will be back in Webster County court for a hearing on Jan. 30, with Judge Justin Evans presiding over the case.