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Vehicle fire extinguished in Marshall Walmart parking lot

The front half of a Ford Explorer was engulfed in steam and smoke in the Marshall Walmart parking lot at approximately 3:15 p.m. Wednesday afternoon as firefighters with the Marshall Fire Department worked to put out any hot... >>
Ott named one of '50 rural hospital CEOs to know'

CHICAGO -- Ronald Ott, president and chief executive officer of Fitzgibbon Hospital in Marshall, has been recognized as a top hospital executive in the country. Ott was included in a Jan. 26 article in Becker's Hospital... >>
Piccadilly auction to raise funds for YMCA programs

By Sarah Reed/Editor

A new fundraiser for Salt Fork YMCA invites women to enjoy a ladies night out, with food, fellowship and a piccadilly auction. "Bubbles and Bling" is a new fundraiser for the Y, which will benefit programs offered at the... >>
Fitzgibbon receives designation from World Health Organization

By Lucas Johnson/Staff Writer

Fitzgibbon Hospital was recognized as a baby-friendly hospital Tuesday, Jan. 27, in the hospital's atrium. According to a press release from the hospital, the distinction is a part of the World Health Organization's global... >>
Cinema history revived with 'Dead Files'

By Sarah Reed/Editor

Many walk through the lobby of Marshall Cinema for a couple of hours of entertainment. But this summer the cinema will not only provide newly released films to its audiences, it will also be featured in a popular Travel... >>

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State news

Valuable Thomas Hart Benton painting may go on display soon

Parts of Iowa, Missouri nearing drought status

Man accused of throwing brick at police during protest

Innocent motorist hurt in chase crash still in induced coma

SIU student newspaper bids farewell to old printing press

Weird news

Indiana city parking meters besieged with crow droppings

Michigan Lottery drawings have some people seeing double

Pro wrestler cheats at Wing Bowl, hides food in fanny pack

Bats cause mayhem, send people screaming from Arkansas court

Crash on interstate caused by trucker pulling his tooth

Man who died in 2012 gets reappointed to county board

Pennsylvania shop owner makes deflated chocolate football

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Mitt Romney is not running in 2016

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Video shows meeting that snared scientist

Senate Passes Bill for Keystone XL Pipeline

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Marshall city council approves tax measure, Law enforcement provides community outreach programs (01/30/15)
The Marshall City Council met Monday, Jan. 26, during a special meeting where a tax measure was passed for sales tax of...

County commission further discusses emergency plan (01/30/15)
The Saline County Commission met Thursday morning, Jan. 29, to elaborate on the county-wide emergency plan currently in...

Grief support topic of Inter-Agency meeting (01/30/15)
The Saline County Inter-Agency Council met Tuesday, Jan. 27, for the first time in several months. The meeting was...

Hunter Education Class Offered (01/30/15)
Hunter education training is a form of life insurance. Only rarely is anyone who has had such training involved in any...

Ott named one of '50 rural hospital CEOs to know' (01/29/15)
CHICAGO -- Ronald Ott, president and chief executive officer of Fitzgibbon Hospital in Marshall, has been recognized as...

City of Sweet Springs approves truck purchase, community requests (01/29/15)
The Sweet Springs Board of Aldermen reviewed truck bids during a special meeting Tuesday, Jan. 27. According to...

Piccadilly auction to raise funds for YMCA programs (01/29/15)
A new fundraiser for Salt Fork YMCA invites women to enjoy a ladies night out, with food, fellowship and a piccadilly...

Vehicle fire extinguished in Marshall Walmart parking lot (01/28/15)
The front half of a Ford Explorer was engulfed in steam and smoke in the Marshall Walmart parking lot at approximately...

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Fairy Prom Mothers shop

Fairy Prom Mothers is located at First Presbyterian Church, in Marshall, and provides dresses for high school girls who otherwise cannot afford them. Girls may contact the church to make an appointment.

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