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Marshall mayor proclaims National Family Week as Nov. 22-29
(11/20/09)On Friday morning, Nov. 20, Marshall Mayor Connie Latimer signed a mayoral proclamation recognizing Nov. 22-29 as National Family Week in Marshall. Butterfield Youth Services employees collected boxes of food and toys for the 2009 Holiday Project as part of their celebration of the week...
Marshall police warn of another mail scam
(11/20/09) Marshall Assistant Chief of Police David Roscher reported Friday afternoon, Nov. 20, that the police department has received information from a Marshall resident about another mail scam. The resident received a letter and a $3,980 check from Extreme Secret Shopper of Austin, Texas, though the check was from a bank in Salina, Kan., and the postmark was Ontario, Canada. ... 
City, MoDOT officials cut ribbon on turn lane at Vest and 65
(11/20/09)Marshall city officials and Missouri Department of Transportation representatives cut the ribbon on the new turn lane at U.S. Highway 65 and Vest Street Friday afternoon, Nov. 20. This project was a partnership between the two entities, and part of the $7.6 million resurfacing of U.S. 65 from Marshall to Carrollton, which was completed earlier in the year, according to a press release...
Local veteran finally gets 'thank you'
(11/20/09) Navy veteran Floyd Case recently took advantage of an opportunity to see the National World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C., for the first time, which also allowed him to experience another first: receiving mass thanks for his military service. With two of his children, Case went to Columbia and got on a bus for St. ...
Marshall man jailed; charged with statutory sodomy
(11/20/09) Laurence C. Hays II, 33, of Marshall, is in custody at Saline County Justice Facility, held on a $25,000 cash-only bond and charged with three counts of class C felony statutory sodomy in the second degree. Hays was arrested Thursday, Nov. 19, after the victim reported the incidents to Marshall police. A police report accompanying the probable cause statement said the victim told officers she had not reported the incidents earlier because she was worried that if she said anything, Hays would hurt her...
Newscope: Aull to host 2 'It's Your Turn' sessions Monday in Marshall
(11/20/09) State Rep. Joe Aull, D-Marshall, will be available during two sessions Monday, Nov. 23, to speak with constituents about state government issues. The sessions at Marshall City Office Building Monday will be from 3 to 5 p.m. and from 7 to 9 p.m...
Newscope: Marshall school board to meet Nov. 24
(11/20/09) The Marshall Board of Education will hold its regular monthly meeting Tuesday, Nov. 24, at 7 p.m. in the Central Administration Office, intersection of Vest Street and Miami Avenue. On the agenda are updates on the food service study and the Comprehensive School Improvement Plan committee's work, information about the Six Trait Writing Program and district technology efforts... 
Lottery scam exposed by Saline County resident
(11/19/09)Yet another scam has been uncovered in Saline County. Klara Arth, of Gilliam, recently received a letter and a $4,885 check in the mail from Global Trust and Finance Inc. of Ontario, Canada, supposedly informing her of her winnings in the "Super Seven Contests."...
In Print: Stories in today's print and e-edition November 19
(11/19/09) Interesting news and features published in our print edition and e-edition November 19. On page 2: Carolyn Lewis is named employee of the month at Marshall Habilitation Center. Charles Mayfield, who works at Missouri Valley College, was elected president of Missouri Association of Financial Aid Personnel... 
MVC jazz band to play first concert Nov. 22
(11/19/09)There's a new sound at Missouri Valley College this fall: a jazz band. Garry Anders conducts the ensemble, which is part of Valley's hopes of reviving its instrumental music program. From a jazz combo last semester, the group has grown into almost a full jazz band, with 11 members. But the small size doesn't necessarily affect the music, Anders said...
Malta Bend man charged with assault
(11/19/09) Ryan M. Arnold, 26, of Malta Bend, was charged with class A misdemeanor assault on a law enforcement officer Saturday, Nov. 14, in connection with an incident in Malta Bend. According to information filed with the probable cause statement, a Saline County Sheriff's deputy and a Missouri Highway patrolman were called to a Malta Bend residence on a report of an "out of control male," and found Arnold lying on a sidewalk in front of the home...
Marshall man held for child abuse
(11/19/09) Robert W. King Jr., 28, of Marshall, is being held in Saline County Justice Facility, charged with class C felony abuse of child, in connection with an incident at the King home Thursday, Nov. 12. According to an incident report filed with the probable cause statement, King pushed a five-year-old child, causing a bruised cheek or "sort of a black eye." The report indicates King said he did not intentionally hurt the child and that the incident was an accident...
Two arrests in 24 hours for Marshall woman driving illegally
(11/19/09) An 18-year-old Marshall woman was arrested twice within 24 hours and charged with class A misdemeanor driving on a revoked license. Toni L. Brumit was cited for class A misdemeanor driving on a revoked license at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 16, and cited again for the same offense at about 1:00 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 17, according to a report from Marshall police... 
8th annual nativity festival helps build 13th Habitat for Humanity House in Saline County
(11/19/09)More than 250 nativity scenes from around the world will be on display at the eighth annual Nativity Festival to benefit Habitat for Humanity of Saline County, according to a press release from event organizers. This year, the event will be held Saturday, Nov. 21, from 3 to 6 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 22, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Covenant Presbyterian Church, located at 710 E. Yerby St. in Marshall... 
KCP&L workers volunteer to benefit Sweet Springs Food Pantry
(11/19/09)Sweet Springs Food Pantry workers got some help from Kansas City Power & Light employees Wednesday, Nov. 18, as part of KCP&L's company-wide campaign "renewable energy from the heart." KCP&L Employees Heather Allred, Vic Taylor, Kathy Gaughan, Linda Reid and Corey Miller, alongside James Jones and Bill Meyer from The Lighthouse Shelter, helped Sweet Springs Food Pantry workers transfer the food in one truck to another in Marshall before the newly-laden truck headed to Sweet Springs. ... 
Food pantry receives two donations
(11/19/09)The Community Food Pantry in Marshall received two donations from area organizations Thursday, Nov. 12. Dean Nelson, representing Whitetails Unlimited, handed food pantry chairman Ron Duvall $1,000, half of which will go to fund the food pantry, with the other half going to Share the Harvest, which allows deer hunters to donate a felled deer by taking it to Smith Locker in Slater. ...
Tourism commission awards $90,000 in funds, elects officers
(11/19/09) It was an eventful morning for the Marshall Tourism Commission Wednesday, Nov. 18. Meeting with a full quorum for the first time in several months, the members heard presentations from community organizations requesting tourism funds. Suzanne Smith and John Raines were present representing Salt Fork YMCA. They requested $922.50 to upgrade their current flag football field into a soccer field... 
Local officals receive advice about complying with state Sunshine Law
(11/18/09)Local government officials and several residents got a crash course in the purpose of and compliance with the state's Sunshine Law Tuesday, Nov. 17. Tom Durkin, public education director in the Missouri Attorney General's office, spoke at the Saline County Courthouse, one stop on an educational tour of the state that he hopes will take him to every Missouri county... 
Airport improvements part of local economic development efforts
(11/18/09)Editor's note: Readers often respond to stories about improvements being made at the Marshall airport in recent years by asking what the project is costing the city and what is the purpose of investing in the facility. This story attempts to provide answers to those questions....
In Print: Stories in today's print and e-edition November 18
(11/18/09) Interesting news and features published in our print edition and e-edition November 18. On page 2: Librarian Amy Crump talks about the proper treatment of library books in her weekly column. On page 3: Advice from Annie's Mailbox and the calendar of events. News from the Daughters of Isabella and The Monday Club...
Enhanced 911 to include texting, photo capabilities
(11/18/09) At their meeting Thursday, Nov. 12, Saline County 911 Commission members voted to purchase NextGen 9-1-1 equipment from PlantCML. This equipment will allow telecommunications specialists to receive text and photo messages from cellular telephones. This equipment will also allow the dispatch center to adapt to "whatever comes new with cell phones," said Assistant Director Stacie Smith... |
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