Webster Electric News Today

John William “John Bill” Greer, Marshfield, MO, son of Joseph R. and Verna M. (Young) Greer was born on October 22, 1928, in Webster County, MO, and departed this life on December 18, …

Aldermen have granted a request from Philadelphia Transit seeking funding. 

As citizens drive around Marshfield, they may notice its a bit brighter than last year. That is because more Snowflake lights were set up the previous month. In total, 74 snowflake lights were hung up.

On Nov. 2, Webster Electric Co-Op wrapped up the 2023 year with its fourth quarter round-up grant distribution meeting. Closing out this quarter, Webster Electric gave $67,642.50 to local non-profits to aid in their various projects.

Victor J. Yturraspe, of Lewiston, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, at his home, due to metastatic appendiceal cancer Thursday, Sept. 14, 2023.

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.

The city of Philadelphia saw its state sales tax returns reach an all-time high during the fiscal year 2022-2023 which ended June 30.

As summer creeps through Webster County and the days get longer, a long-time celebration is on the horizon. The Webster County Fair is gearing up for its 87th season with events and family fun for all ages.

The city of Philadelphia set an all-time high for sales tax collections during the month of April, according to the most recent figures from the Mississippi Department of Revenue.

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen voted last week to create a Leisure and Recreation District (LRD) in downtown Philadelphia.