Lifestyle

Marshall man reflects on Napton's past (04/30/08)
Although drivers passing quickly by Napton in southeast Saline County may not see it, taking a closer look reveals the history of a town that was the county seat from 1831-1838, when court was held in a hewed log tavern built on a sloping bank of Salt Fork Creek valley...

Wells discusses the ethics of service at 'Ethics in Action' award ceremony (04/02/08)
Missouri Valley College hosted its Fifth Annual Awards Luncheon celebrating the 2008 "Ethics in Action" award winner, Diehm's Tire Service, on Tuesday, March 25. William Grace, associate professor of business administration and Students In Free Enterprise (SIFE) chapter advisor at MVC, began the program by introducing the guest speaker for this year's event...

Bigger and better: Slater ramps up for second Steve McQueen festival (03/26/08)
Fans of the late actor Steve McQueen will have plenty of ways to celebrate his life and work in the coming weekend. Slater's second annual Steve McQueen Day birthday celebration begins Friday, March 28. The event kicks off with a 5:30 p.m. barbecue dinner, followed by a talent show at 6 p.m...

Saline County Century Farm/Phillips recalls days when Marshall square was main market for farm produce (03/25/08)
Charles Phillips remembers when they took the produce they raised on their farm to town, selling it at Latimer's grocery store, which was located on the north side of the square. "The square used to be a shopping mall," said Phillips. He married his wife, Wilma Ruth Harris, in 1942 and eventually took over farming from her parents, Giles Thomas and Ruth Harris. ...