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(02/09/10)
Saline County is expected to get 5 inches or more of snow from Sunday night, Feb. 7, Monday night, Feb. 8. The wintry weather often causes cancellations and postponements of school and community events and activities. Anyone responsible for announcing cancellations or postponements can get the news to the community quickly and continuously by contacting The Marshall Democrat-News. We update our Web site frequently during the day and into the night...
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Weather or not: Area activities affected by weather Feb. 9
(02/08/10) Area school and community activities affected by winter weather Tuesday, Feb. 9. To report more cancellations or postponements, visit www.marshallnews.com/forms/postponement.
Sweet Springs aldermen to vote on sewer charge increase
(02/08/10) Sweet Springs aldermen voted to draw up an ordinance to raise the minimum sewer charge to $6 for Sweet Springs' water customers during their meeting Monday, Feb. 8. They will vote to pass the ordinance during the next board meeting, scheduled for 7 p.m. Monday, March 8...
Probation revoked, Marshall woman gets 7-year sentence
(02/08/10) Lisa A. Oltmer, 35, of Marshall, was sentenced Monday, Feb. 8, to serve seven years in Missouri Department of Corrections by Circuit Court Judge Dennis A. Rolf. Oltmer was charged with class C felony forgery in April 2006. After pleading guilty in July 2006, she received a suspended imposition of sentence and a five-year term of probation...
Schlatweiler sentenced
(02/08/10) Aaron M. Schlatweiler, 17, of Sweet Springs, pleaded guilty Monday, Feb. 8, in Circuit Court to class C receiving stolen property in connection with multiple thefts from vehicles and garages in Saline County in July 2009. Schlatweiler, one of two area youths arrested for the crimes, received a suspended imposition of sentence and a five-year term of probation, along with a long list of special conditions, and a 30-day shock incarceration in Saline County Justice Facility...
In Print: Stories in today's print and e-edition February 8
(02/08/10) Interesting news and features published in our print edition and e-edition February 5. On page 2: Comics, puzzles and the astrograph. On page 3: Advice from Annie's Mailbox and the calendar of events. News from The Optimist Club of Marshall... 
MVCAA official notes variety of social services provided by local agency
(02/08/10)Missouri Valley Community Action Agency Community Volunteer and Public Relations Manager Ellen Shinkle gave a presentation on the many services offered by MVCAA during the Saline County InterAgency Council meeting Tuesday, Jan. 26. Most of the services she mentioned fall under one of seven categories: information, assessment and referral services; back-to-school fairs; children's services; New Directions Initiative; consumer education; crisis intervention; and energy assistance...
Marshall man charged with drug possession
(02/08/10) Antoine Darnell Falls, 22, has been charged with class B felony possession of a controlled substance with intent to distribute after he was arrested Friday, Feb. 5. At 12:47 a.m., Marshall police served a search warrant at a North Ellsworth Avenue home with police dog Boomer present. Police, with Boomer's assistance, located marijuana inside the residence...
Marshall man charged with child endangerment after tot found wandering
(02/08/10) A Marshall man was arrested Wednesday, Feb. 3, after a young girl in his care was found outside by Marshall police. Shortly before 10 a.m., patrolling Marshall police observed a 3-year-old girl standing in the yard of a West Vest Street home. A West Vest Street resident stated he had been outside walking his dog when the girl had walked out of her home, approached him and began to pet his dog... 
Snow storm weakens but still disrupts classes, activities and travel
(02/08/10)Jimmy Garrett of Marshall Municipal Services sweeps snow from the walks in front of the City Office Building early Monday, Feb. 8. Garrett was among a crew of three making sure the walkways were clear of an inch of snow that fell overnight. While snow accumulation was not great, travel in the area proved to be hazardous...
KC man suffers minor injuries in 1-vehicle crash Saturday
(02/07/10) A Kansas City man suffered minor injuries Saturday, Feb. 6, in a one-vehicle crash in Saline County, according to a Missouri State Highway Patrol report. Vance A. Robinson, 41, declined medical treatment at the scene, trooper said. The crash occurred about 1:20 p.m. as Robinson was driving a 2001 Volkswagen northbound on state Highway 240 a little more than one-half mile south of 260th Road...
Sweet Springs man hurt in 1-vehicle crash Friday evening
(02/06/10) A Sweet Springs man suffered moderate injuries Friday evening, Feb. 5, in a one-vehicle crash in Saline County, according to a Missouri State Highway Patrol report. Lee A. Nienhaueser, 53, was taken to Fitzgibbon hospital in Marshall for treatment, troopers said...
In Print: Stories in today's print and e-edition February 5
(02/05/10) Interesting news and features published in our print edition and e-edition February 5. On page 2: Kelly Christopherson and Preston Hisle announce their plans to marry. On page 3: Advice from Annie's Mailbox and the calendar of events. Area school lunch menus... 
Pace racks up more honors in music
(02/05/10)Marshall High School junior Brandon Pace has received yet another musical honor this school year, after already being selected as a clarinetist in Missouri All-State Band and a bass in Missouri All-State Choir. Now, Pace has been selected to participate in Music for All's 2010 Honor Band of America, which will perform at the Music for All National Festival in Indianapolis, Ind., on Saturday, March 6. ...
Crawford offers advice for what to do when 'feeling frayed'
(02/05/10) Cynthia Crawford again addressed members of the group formerly known as Saline County Circles, during another session of Tackling the Tough Skills on Tuesday, Feb. 2. She handed members two short pieces of thin rope tied together at either end and asked them to examine the knots before then telling them to untie the ropes. A few moments later, she told them to retie the ropes together exactly as they were...
Feeling lucky? Project Grad fundraiser returns for 5th year
(02/04/10) For the past four years, some lucky area residents really have found the "pot of gold" at the end of the rainbow (which these days comes in the form of a check for $10,000) -- but anyone who wants to be lucky this year will have to buy a ticket to the annual Luck of the Irish dinner...
In Print: Stories in today's print and e-edition February 4
(02/04/10) Interesting news and features published in our print edition and e-edition February 4. On page 3: Advice from Annie's Mailbox and the calendar of events. Tournament results from Marshall High School Debate Squad. On page 4: Columnist Bob Stewart writes about hanging onto clothing for sentimental reasons... 
3 properties selected to serve as Marshall community garden sites
(02/04/10)Five community members met Wednesday morning, Feb. 3, to discuss Missouri Valley Community Action Agency's community garden project. Currently, three properties belonging to the city of Marshall have been identified as sites for gardens between March and October 2010... 
Hardeman students help lead local efforts for Haiti earthquake relief
(02/04/10)To assist Haiti in recovering from the effects of the Jan. 12 earthquake, local schools, organizations and churches have gotten involved in fundraising efforts. A Hardeman R-X School District fundraiser that ended Friday, Jan. 29, raised $1,545.55 to donate to Haitian relief efforts, said Principal Kristy Forrester... 
Speaker tells Marshall library audience about Chinese New Year, other aspects of Chinese culture
(02/04/10)This year the Lunar New Year, also known as the Chinese New Year or the Spring Festival, runs from Saturday, Feb. 13, to Sunday, Feb. 28. The two-week holiday will usher out the year of the ox and ring in the year of the tiger, which is determined by the repeating 12-year animal zodiac cycle...
KIDS COUNT: Conditions for children in Saline County continue to lag
(02/03/10) In Garrison Keillor's fictional town of Lake Wobegon, "all the women are strong, all the men are good-looking and all the children are above average." But what's true for children in Lake Wobegon isn't true for children in Saline County. The latest release of "KIDS COUNT in Missouri Data Book" shows very clearly that, despite improvement in a few areas, conditions for children in Saline County have not improved in any meaningful way in several years...
Bockstetter opts for bench trial
(02/03/10) Scott Bockstetter, the Marshall police officer charged Sunday, Jan. 31, with assault on a teenage girl, appeared before Judge James T. "Tut" Bellamy in Associate Court Wednesday, Feb. 3. Bockstetter, who has been suspended from his duties at the police department pending the outcome of the charges, waived his right to a jury trial and requested a bench trial as soon as possible. Bellamy set the trial for Wednesday, March 10...
Marshall park board approves lease of 15 golf carts
(02/03/10) Marshall Parks and Recreation Department board members approved the lease of 15 more golf carts at their meeting Wednesday evening, Feb. 3. The cost of the carts will be $1,500, but it is not an expense the park can't afford. "The golf carts bring in about $70,000-plus a year," Parks Director Jeff Stubblefield said...
In Print: Stories in today's print and e-edition February 3
(02/03/10) Interesting news and features published in our print edition and e-edition February 3. On page 2: A listing of cases heard in Division 6 at Saline County Courthouse. A summary of calls to Marshall Fire Department. On page 3: Advice from Annie's Mailbox and the calendar of events. Dean's Lists from Central Methodist University, Freed-Hardeman University, Metro Business College and Missouri Valley College...
Holiday Project helps nearly 1,300 people at 2009 event
(02/03/10) The 2009 Saline County Holiday Project served 1,297 individuals, said Debbie Wallace, director of The Lighthouse Shelter, during the Saline County InterAgency Council meeting Tuesday, Jan. 26. This number includes 638 children and 659 adults. An additional six adults and nine children were served after the project's completion... |
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