Community News

The Eastside Church of Christ will host a Vacation Bible School on Saturday, July 29, from 1-7 p.m., located at 159 N. Park Ave. in Marshall. Preschool through sixth grade age children are welcome to attend. A picnic supper is included.

The Marshall Branch of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will host a movie night to celebrate Pioneer Day featuring “17 Miracles” on Saturday, July 22, at 7 p.m., located at 1000 S. Apache Dr. in Marshall. Admission is free for this event. Root beer floats and popcorn will be served...

Slater Methodist Church will host Community Vacation Bible School on Monday, July 31, through Friday, Aug. 4, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Children ages 3 through completed fifth grade are invited to attend to learn about Digging For Treasures, with the Parables revealed. The event is sponsored by the Slater Methodist and Christian churches, and will include Bible stories, crafts, light meals and music...

Covenant Presbyterian Church and First Christian Church will host Vacation Bible School on Monday, July 31, through Thursday, Aug. 3, from 5:30-8 p.m., at Covenant Presbyterian Church in Marshall, located at 710 E. Yerby St. Children ages preschool through sixth grade are welcome to attend. Dinner will be provided...

Katie Miles, of Saline County, learned about political processes in the vibrant, living classroom of the nation’s capital as part of Citizenship Washington Focus (CWF), an intensive 4-H civic engagement program for high school youth held at the National 4-H Conference Center in Chevy Chase, Md. Katie was one of 44 Missouri 4-H’ers from across the state who attended CWF from June 11 to June 16...

Jeremy Williams, DAI/CMA, was announced Employee of the Month for June 2017 at Northwest Community Services. According to a press release, since the day that Williams started working for Optimistic Beginnings, he has held a great attitude even in times that most of us would show a negative emotion or reaction. ...

Katie Scott will celebrate her 90th birthday Saturday, July 22, from 2-5 p.m., at the First Baptist Church, located at 104 Main St. in Sweet Springs. The family requests no gifts.

The University of Missouri Extension is offering a program that helps to understand the need for an estate plan and the fundamentals of creating one. “Every estate is planned — either by an individual or the government, “says Trish Savage, MU Extension family financial education specialist. “Just starting the process is a big step for many. This program explains the basics of estate planning which can lead to getting started, providing solutions and even realizing potential problems.”...

St. Luke UCC in Grand Pass will hold its annual church picnic on Wednesday, July 19, from 6-9 p.m. Everyone is invited to come and share in the games, raffle quilt drawing, the dunk tank, and lots of food, along with ice cream and homemade cakes and pies...

The Houstonia Community Club will host its third annual Independence Day Bash on Saturday, July 15, from 3-10 p.m. A patriotic parade with the theme of the Grand ‘Ol Flag will begin with lineup at 2:30 p.m. at the Granny Howard Park with no entry fee. ...

The Scharnhorst-Arndt reunion was held on Sunday, June 25, in Marshall at the North Point Shelter at Indian Foothills Park. Those in attendance were Neil, Melissa, Laker, Parker and Kyla Hemme of Sedalia; Ryan, Olivia and Kelsey Luna of Oak Grove; Jordan, Amy, Josiah, Megan and Harper Parks of Kansas City; Del and Rosie Scharnhorst of Lexington; Anthony, Amanda, Kattie and Aiden Mullins, and Paisley and Avery Cooper of Concordia; Halley Scharnhorst of Lansing, Kan.; Paul and Ann Collier, Robin Mullins, Alleen Mullins, Jim and Madoline Scharnhorst, Billie Joe, Lynn and Taylor Simmons and friend, David and Maxine Mullins, Kerry and Cortney Mullins, and Morgan Jolliff of Marshall; Mike Scharnhorst, Gary and Bonnie Scharnhorst, Tony and Kristi Visocsky of Leavenworth, Kan.; Terry Mayden of St. ...

The Missouri Valley College School of Nursing received full approval for its BSN program from the Missouri State Board of Nursing in May 2017. The Missouri State Board of Nursing has different levels of approval. Prior to May 2017, the MVC BSN program was on initial approval which indicates that a nursing program is new and has not met all requirements for full approval. ...

Marshall Public Library presents “Voces Americanas/American Voices: Latino Literature in the United States,” an exhibition produced by Humanities Texas, the state affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities. A literary renaissance has been going on in the United States for more than three decades, and it speaks with a Spanish accent. ...

Northfield, Vt. — Marshall native and Air Force Col. Andrew Hird has been named as dean of the College of National Services, which oversees Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) programs at Norwich University through the departments of Army Military Science, Aerospace Studies and Naval Science...

Salem Evangelical Church’s annual Ice Cream Social will be held Sunday, July 9, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Dinner will consist of your choice of a juicy burger, hot dog or polish sausage, served with chips, tea, lemonade, cake, pie and of course ice cream for a freewill donation. There will be a bounce house, games, musical entertainment and a country sing-along...

The Arrow Rock Chapter of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution held a sack lunch meeting Tuesday, June 20, at Arrow Rock State Park. Regent Barbara Thieman welcomed 10 members, one associate member and one guest. She lead in the DAR ritual, the Pledge of Allegiance, The American’s Creed, the Star-Spangled Banner and the Preamble recited prior to adjournment...

St. Luke UCC in Grand Pass will hold its annual church picnic on Wednesday, July 19, from 6-9 p.m. Everyone is invited to come and share in the games, raffle quilt drawing, the dunk tank, and lots of food, along with ice cream and homemade cakes and pies...

A Unity Gospel experience will be held Saturday, July 8, from 5-8 p.m., at Slater Park, located at 400 W. Lincoln St. in Slater. Everyone is welcome to share their vocal or instrumental gift in this mass choir while singing popular contemporary Christian songs. There will be no auditions and no denominational barriers. Workshops will be held Thursday, July 6, and Friday, July 7, at 6:30 p.m., at Marshall High School...

More than 500 Central Methodist University students received degrees this spring. Graduates were from CMU’s College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (CLAS) and College of Graduate and Extended Studies (CGES). This comprises of CMU's main campus in Fayette, extended locations and online programs...

Slater High School has been recognized in the U.S. News’ national rankings and has earned a bronze medal. According to the U.S. News & World Report website, rankings are based on the school’s performance on state-required tests, and how well it prepares students for college...

Seventeen sport fishers from 4-H clubs throughout Saline County competed for trophies and bragging rights during the Saline County Fair 4-H Sportfishing Derby on Monday, June 12. During the derby, a record number of fish were caught, with the most common species caught being bluegill and bass. Because there were different species caught, a conversion factor was multiplied by the fish’s length to determine points for each fish...

A community blood drive will be held Thursday, June 29, from 2-6 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church, located at 225 E. Arrow St. in Marshall. Call 1-800-733-2767 or visit redcrossblood.org and enter FirstUMCMarshall to schedule an appointment...

Marshall Circle No. 535 Daughters of Isabella met Wednesday, June 14, at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Marshall.   Regent Maureen Burks opened the meeting. Chancellor Virginia Sprigg led the opening prayer. Pledge to the flag was given.   Roll call of officers showed eight present and two excused...

The University of Cape Town, South Africa, has invited Robert Nyenhuis, a graduate of Marshall High School, to be a visiting scholar from July 2017 at its Institute for Democracy, Citizenship and Public Policy. During this time, Professor Doctor Nyenhuis will be involved in a large number of discussions and seminars...

Darion Lawrence, DAI/CMA, was announced Employee of the Month for May 2017 at Northwest Community Services. According to a press release, Lawrence acted immediately when one of the individuals with whom he worked started showing signs of distress. When the individual became unresponsive and stopped breathing, Lawrence lowered him to the floor and began administering CPR. ...

Most of us have some memories of Vacation Bible School. For some, the memories might only be a few years old. For others, like myself, the memories are decades in the past. But I still remember. Maybe your family went to church every week and Bible School was just a part of what you did. ...

Mark Bailey, of Harrison, Ark., will be presenting a patriotic multi-media program titled “God and Country Once Again” at the Marshall Baptist Temple on Sunday, June 25, at the 11 a.m. service with another program at 1 p.m., located at 1595 W. Vest St...

More than 300 Central Methodist University student athletes received awards and recognition for athletic accomplishments during the 2016-2017 school year. Central held its annual All-Sport Awards Ceremony on Thursday, April 27, during which many of the athletes were honored...

The Sedalia West-Central Chapter Missouri Archaeological Society will hold its annual Native American Artifact Show on Saturday, June 24, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the Convention Hall at Liberty Park in Sedalia. This event is free to the public. Area collectors and archaeology chapter members will set up displays of artifacts and historical items. ...

Denver — Karsyn Fuchs, a seventh-grade student at Bueker Middle School and daughter of Robbie and Miranda Fuchs, has earned a position on the Missouri state/provincial National Junior High rodeo team. She will be traveling with fellow teammates to Lebanon, Tenn. June 18-24 to compete at the 13th annual National Junior High Finals Rodeo in the pole bending competition...

Kirk Isenhour, from Kansas City and part-time resident of Arrow Rock, will be a special musical guest at the Arrow Rock Federated Church this coming Sunday, June 18. He will be singing the Lord's Prayer. The service begins at 9:30 a.m. and is open to all...

WARRENSBURG — West-Central Independent Living Solutions, an organization that empowers people with disabilities to live independently, is celebrating the 27th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, a landmark bill signed into law by George H.W. Bush on July 26, 1990. The ADA is a civil rights law that prohibits discrimination based on disability...

Area residents were among the more than 1,000 individuals who were eligible to participate in the University of Central Missouri’s 2017 spring commencement exercises, May 5-6, in the university’s Multipurpose Building. Students who completed their degree requirements by the end of the spring 2017 semester were honored at the event and are as follows. ...

William Woods University reports that Zachery Glassmaker, a senior from Marshall, has been named to the dean's list for academic excellence during the 2017 spring semester. A total of 221 students were honored on this list. To be included on the dean's list, a student must be fulltime and have achieved a minimum 3.6 semester and cumulative GPA on a 4.0 scale...

William Woods University celebrated its 147th commencement on Saturday, May 6. The university conferred 840 degrees, including 243 undergraduate and 597 graduate students. They earned degrees including associate of applied arts, bachelor of arts, bachelor of fine arts, bachelor of science, bachelor of social work, master of business administration, master of education, education specialist in administration and doctorate in educational leadership...

The Saline County Career Center Practical Nursing Program requests the honor of your presence at its graduation exercises for the 49th class Thursday evening, June 22, at 7 p.m., at Bueker Middle School in Marshall. A reception will follow the ceremony...

Tuesday, May 2 : 1st — C. Peterson/J. Hartley; 2nd — A. Wilson/S. Meuschke; 3rd — C. Diehm/D. Diehm. Friday, May 5: 1st — R. Dimond/H. Satterwhite; 2nd — J. Miller/E. Foster; 3rd — S. Meuschke/G.A. DeMoss; 4th — Tie: M. Fenner/M. Reeder; 5th — Tie: C. Peterson/J. Hartley...

The Office of the Registrar at Truman State University has released the Spring 2017 Vice President for Academic Affairs’ List. Area student Lauren Wiggins, of Waverly, was among students on the Spring 2017 Vice President for Academic Affairs’ List. To qualify for this list, an undergraduate student must attain a semester 3.50-3.99 grade point average and must complete 12 semester hours of credit...

Jester School will have a reunion at the home of David and Linda Brown, Saturday, June 24, at 11:30 a.m., located at 24248 Marigold Ave. in Marshall. Please bring a contribution for a potluck meal, as well as old photos and memorabilia.   After lunch, former students will share memories of attending the one room school, or later the two-room school for eighth grades...

Marshall Parks and Recreation is now signing up children for Red Cross swim lessons. Registration must be completed by the Friday prior to each session. Lessons will be held on Monday through Thursday during each session. Session I — June 19-29, evenings; Session II — July 10-20, mornings and evenings; Session III — July 24-Aug. 3, mornings...

Out of Central Methodist University's nearly 5,000 College of Liberal Arts and Sciences and College of Graduate and Extended Studies students, 964 were named to the spring semester dean's list. These students study at CMU's main campus in Fayette, at a CMU center, or through CMU's online program...

The State Fair Community College nursing faculty recently selected nursing students to receive awards because they have demonstrated compassion, commitment, sensitivity, gratitude, leadership, and professionalism in addition to their knowledge and skills...

The Covenant Presbyterian Church is holding its seventh annual pulled pork supper and bake sale Saturday, June 17, from 4:30-7:30 p.m., located at 710 E. Yerby St. The menu includes pulled pork, baked beans, cole slaw, chips, dessert and a drink for a nominal fee. Drive-thru service will be available...

A joint meeting of the Marshall and Patsy Gregg Chapter of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution, to celebrate Flag Day, was held on June 2 at Stone Hedge Golf Club in Marshall. A luncheon was served by the Stone Hedge Golf Club staff...

Glasgow's Friends of the Glasgow Pool will host its first Beer Bash on Saturday, June 17. The festivities begin at 4 p.m. and are scheduled until 8 p.m. Music will continue until 9:30 p.m. Music, food, beer and distilled beverages will make for a relaxing, fun filled evening. ...

Howard Bell, former Marshall resident and Marshall High School Band director, will conduct a Bach work and a march on Father’s Day, June 18, as part of an Overland Park Civic Band concert. The concert will be held at the Santa Fe Commons Park, in downtown Overland Park, Kan., beginning at 7 p.m. and held at the gazebo at 81st Street and Santa Fe Drive...

The Pettis County Historical Society will host a Historic Downtown Sedalia Crime Tour, Sunday, June 11, from 1-3 p.m. It will start west of Main Street and Ohio Avenue intersections in downtown Sedalia. This will be a guided tour of sites where crimes took place in downtown Sedalia between 1867 and 1961. Crimes include attempted arson, kidnapping, robbery and murder...

State Fair Community College, located in Sedalia, presented a list of students named to the president’s list and dean’s list for the spring 2017 semester. To qualify, students must complete 12 or more hours with a grade point average of 4.0 for the president’s list, or a grade point average of 3.5-3.99 for the dean’s list...

The Arrow Rock Chapter of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution held a luncheon meeting Tuesday, May 16, at Catalpa Restaurant in Arrow Rock. Regent Barbara Thieman welcomed 10 members and two guests and led in the DAR ritual, including the Pledge of Allegiance, The American’s Creed, the Star-Spangled Banner and the Preamble...

The Marshall Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution is searching for decedents of two World War I veterans. Marking 100 years since the United States entered WWI, plans are being made to rededicate a restored Missouri State Society DAR plaque at the Missouri State Capitol in Jefferson City on July 14. Two Marshall soldiers’ names — David Winton and Wallace Haines — are on the plaque, and decedents of each soldier are invited to the rededication ceremony as special guests...

Nine county students received awards honoring their achievements in the 2017 school year from the Marshall Chapter of the National Society of Daughters of the American Revolution. The chapter works with four area schools — Marshall, St. Peter Catholic School, Miami and Malta Bend, and has awarded certificates, medals and monetary gifts annually to students for many years...

A reunion will be held for anyone that ever worked at the Sweet Springs Rival Plant on Saturday, June 10, at 11:30 a.m. It will take place at the Sweet Springs City Park shelter house No. 5. This will be a potluck carry-in dinner. Bring your own table service, drinks and lawn chairs...

The Marshall Circle No. 535 Daughters of Isabella met on Wednesday, May 17, at 7 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus Hall. Regent Maureen Burks called the meeting to order. Chancellor Virginia Sprigg led the opening prayer. Pledge to the flag was given, and the roll call of officers showed nine present and three excused...

Kaylee Holt, of Slater, received a Master of Arts degree in museum studies from Marist College the weekend of May 19. Marist College is located in the historic Hudson River Valley and at its branch campus in Florence, Italy. It is a comprehensive, independent institution grounded in the liberal arts...

An educational program, hosted by Missouri Community Betterment, will be held Wednesday, May 31, at 802 S. Gordon St., Room 203, in Concordia, from 1:30-4:30 p.m. Each year, MCB hosts six regional meetings throughout the state that are open to anyone who wishes to attend. This year’s presentation is titled “Strengthening Your Organization.”...

The Katy Bridge Coalition is hosting a fundraiser, Spirits of the Katy Bridge Wine Walk, for development of the Katy Bridge, Saturday, June 3, from 4-8 p.m, at The Katy Railroad Bridge and Depot, 300 First St. in Boonville. The event will include wineries, breweries, distilleries, music, entertainment and food vendors. There is a nominal fee for tickets, which will be on sale at the event...

“Even though we are thousands of miles apart we had many things in common,” Lawton Johnson of the Saline County 4-H Junior Leaders stated in a follow up discussion after the group’s Service Learning project over Easter weekend. Ten youth and four adult volunteers from Saline, Boone and Barry counties traveled to Nassau, Bahamas, to complete a Service Learning Exchange Trip with the Lignum Vitae Bahamas 4-H...

The Marshall Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution held its monthly meeting at Marshall Family Worship Center. Regent Raylene Cornine called the meeting to order welcoming members and guests. Members recited the pledges and salutes to the flags and sang the National Anthem, followed by the DAR ritual...

Blackwater R-11 Monday — Memorial Day - No School Tuesday — Breakfast: Bacon and eggs, toast, choice of fresh fruit, milk. Lunch: Hot dog, french fries, green beans, bananas, milk. Wednesday — Breakfast: Powdered donuts, pears, juice, milk. Lunch: Beef nachos with salsa, chili beans, applesauce, frozen juice cup, milk...

Two local students received recognition from William Jewel College for the 2016-2017 academic year during the annual Celebration of Honors ceremony at the college’s Liberty campus. Chemistry and studio art senior Jesse Lundervold, of Marshall, received the Frank H. ...

St. Peter Catholic School recognized Brian Henke as its “Friend of St. Peter” on Thursday, May 11. Henke currently serves on the school advisory board, and on the sub-committee of buildings/grounds. During the school year, he could be found making bookshelves for the library, installing windows, fixing screens and working on many other jobs that needed to be complete...

A total of 618 students participated in Park University’s Kansas City Area Commencement ceremony held Saturday, May 13, at the Community of Christ auditorium in Independence. Of those students, two Saline County natives graduated. Erin Elizabeth Harrell, of Emma and who attended Sweet Springs High School, received a Bachelor of Arts degree in communication arts / journalism. ...

Kelley Mills, storekeeper I, was announced employee of the month for April 2017 at Northwest Community Services. According to a press release, Mills has been a dedicated worker to NWCS for several years. During this time, Mills has provided staff and individuals alike with a lot of needed items. Whether it is ordering something or telling you where and how to get what you need, she has always been a wealth of information along with a smile and a little joke...

A 19th annual fish fry benefit will be held Friday, June 2, from 5-8 p.m., at the American Legion Hall in Blackburn. Proceeds are to assist Carol Dial and Glenda Cross with medical expenses. The menu consists of fried fish, fried potatoes and onions, potato salad, baked beans, cole slaw, desserts and drinks for a free-will donation...

Central Methodist University student Monika Wolfe, of Marshall, was recently awarded by CMU's Division of Health Professions. At the end of each academic year, the division recognizes students for excellence in their fields of study. For 2016-2017, 37 nursing students received pins, and six nursing and athletic training students were honored with special awards...

Marshall Elementary Schools Monday — Breakfast: French toast sticks; Breakfast pizza; Cereal or Oatmeal bar with yogurt; orange smiles, fruit juice. Lunch: Chicken nuggets with italian bread; Meatball sub, salad, corn, applesauce, fresh fruit; Mandarin orange chicken salad, corn, applesauce, fresh fruit, italian bread...

Area students were recently named to the University of Central Missouri Spring 2017 dean’s list. To be eligible for the dean's list, a student must be an undergraduate who earns 12 or more semester hours (9 or more hours during summer semester) of UCM credit with a grade point average (GPA) for the semester of 3.50 or above...

Missouri Valley College senior Tea G. Mortensen has won the Loren C. Gruber Honors Award for her thesis, “The Unknown/Rejsen.” Mortensen’s project combines choreography, performance and scholarly research to produce two pieces. “The Unknown” is an 11-minute performance piece based in Mortensen’s historical and cultural research on zombies, while “Rejsen” is a shorter, more personal piece...

The Patsy Gregg Chapter of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution met with the Missouri Pioneers and Marshall and Arrow Rock chapters at the Blackwater Depot for a visit with the state regent. The Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag was led by Treva Freeze, Missouri Pioneers. ...

The Marshall Monday Club held its monthly meeting, May 8, at First Christian Fellowship Hall for its annual spring luncheon and installation of officers. The Rev. Melanie Dees Campbell said a blessing before the lunch that was catered by Lori Godsey...

The president of Saline County Democrat Club, the Rev. Mary Williams, and its officers brought members of the SCDC, the Saline Democratic Committee and Mid-Missouri Progressive together two times in the first eight days of May. Stephen Webber, chairman of the State Democrat Party, addressed the first dinner meeting May 1. Four speakers from throughout the state then spoke Monday night, May 8, at the dinner and celebration honoring former President Harry S Truman’s birthday...

"Jasper's Musical Kids" will participate in a spring recital at Gill Memorial Baptist Church Thursday May 18, at 6:30 p.m., located at 475 S. Miami Ave in Marshall. Participants are as follows: Lilian Buie, daughter of Dan and Rebecca Buie of Marshall; Abby Cramer, daughter of Dr. ...

The Office of the Registrar at Northwest Missouri State University announced the names of students named to the Academic or President's Honor Roll at the end of the 2017 spring trimester. To be included on the Academic Honor Roll, a student must carry a minimum of 12 credit hours and attain a grade point average of 3.50 or above on a 4.00 scale. Students named to the President's Honor Roll have attained a perfect 4.00 GPA for the trimester...

Dylan R. Chevalier, son of Burt Chevalier, of Marshall, was commissioned as a second lieutenant in the U.S. Army during the University of Central Missouri's Army ROTC commissioning ceremonies on May 5. Family and friends participated in the ceremony, which preceded the UCM Spring 2017 Commencement ceremonies. Chevalier, a social work major, will serve in the Transportation Corps. The speaker for the event was Major General Troy Douglas Kok, U.S. Army...

Marshall Elementary Schools Monday -- B: Pancakes; Sausage biscuit; Cereal or Oatmeal bar with yogurt; grapes, fruit juice. L: Popcorn chicken with italian bread; Pizza grilled cheese sandwich, salad, steamed broccoli, fresh fruit, cinnamon apple slices; Mandarin orange chicken salad, steamed broccoli, fresh fruit, cinnamon apple slices, italian bread...

Dylan R. Chevalier, son of Burt Chevalier, of Marshall, was commissioned as a second lieutenant in the U.S. Army during the University of Central Missouri’s Army ROTC commissioning ceremonies on May 5. Family and friends participated in the ceremony, which preceded the UCM Spring 2017 Commencement ceremonies. Chevalier, a social work major, will serve in the Transportation Corps. The speaker for the event was Major General Troy Douglas Kok, U.S. Army...

A benefit dinner will be held for Tammey Sevier on Saturday, May 20, from 5-7 p.m., at Northwest High School in Hughesville, with a live auction to begin at 7 p.m. Sevier was diagnosed with stage 4 pancreatic cancer on March 10. There is a nominal fee for the dinner, which includes pork loin, potatoes, baked beans, cole slaw and dessert...

The GFWC Coterie Club held its monthly meeting Tuesday, April 25, at the home of Club President Claudia Hutcherson, who opened the meeting and led the Pledge of Allegiance. Hostess Ruth Marsh read the devotion. Roll call was answered by 14 members and two guests, Vern Carpenter and David Rimmer...

Elizabeth Pomerenke, a senior from the Marshall School District, is the regional winner of a $1,000 scholarship awarded by FutureBuilders, the education foundation of the Missouri School Boards' Association. MSBA and FutureBuilders established the scholarship program in memory of John T. Belcher, who was instrumental in developing innovative financing programs for Missouri school districts...

Tuesday, April 4: 1st -- R.A. Heinzler/H. Satterwhite; 2nd -- D. Diehm/C. Diehm; 3rd -- G. DeMoss/C. Peterson. Friday, April 7: 1st -- M. Fenner/H. Fenner; 2nd -- A. Tobin/A. Wilson; 3rd -- S. Robbins/B. Cleary. Tuesday, April 11: 1st -- J. McIntosh/M. McIntosh; 2nd -- D. Diehm/C. Diehm; 3rd -- C. Peterson/H. Satterwhite...

The Marshall High School Orchestra will perform its final concert of the season on Wednesday evening, May 10. This free concert will begin at 7 p.m. and will be held in the Little Theater of Marshall High School. The concert will feature the three selections the orchestra performed at state contest and the large ensemble music contest where the MHS Orchestra earned its 16th consecutive "I" rating. ...

Sebastian Colbert, a 10th grader at Marshall High School, is a Delegate of the Congress of Future Science and Technology Leaders in Lowell, Mass., from June 29 to July 1. The congress is an honors-only program for high school students who are passionate about science, technology, engineering or mathematics (STEM). ...

Students, kindergarten through eighth grade, and their families of the Gilliam C-4 School District participated in planting a Missouri native prairie on Earth Day, April 22. According to a press release, Science teacher Katie Donnell, along with Dana Ripper of the Missouri River Bird Observatory in Arrow Rock, collaborated in the fall of 2016 to write a grant for the Jerry Wade Youth Habitat and Education Program award...

Marshall Elementary Schools Monday -- B: French toast casserole; Breakfast pizza; Cereal or Oatmeal bar with yogurt; apple, fruit juice. L: Chicken Alfredo with italian bread; Turkey club wrap, salad, cheesy cauliflower popcorn, peached, fresh fruit; Mandarin orange chicken salad, cheesy cauliflower popcorn, peaches, fresh fruit, italian bread...

Marshall bands will be holding their annual Ice Cream Social fundraiser on Monday, May 15, from 6-8 p.m. There will be four Marshall School bands performing that evening. Sixth grade band at 6 p.m., middle school band at 6:30 p.m., Marshall High School band at 7 p.m. and MHS Jazz Band at 7:30 p.m. There is a minimal fee for tickets, which include ice cream, cake and music...

Parents or legal guardians of children ages 3 to 4 years old are invited to attend an open application day for Head Start from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Tuesday, May 9, at the Marshall Head Start Center, located at 1498 N. Lexington Ave. Early Head Start will also be taking applications for child care and home base services for children birth to 3 years old at the same location...

B-Zou, a 4-month-old retriever/shepherd mix from the Marshall Animal Shelter, was adopted by the Warriors’ Best Friend Foundation in Kansas City for its Operation: Homestead. Warriors’ Best Friend Foundation is a non-profit organization committed to promoting the value of homeless dogs. Since 2013, the foundation has worked with animal shelters to find and train homeless canines to fulfill growing needs of returning soldiers...

Steven Cook, of Marshall, recently received a Student Employee Scholarship from Campus Dining Services at the University of Missouri. Cook is one of 97 students from Saline County attending Mizzou. Scholarships are awarded to eight students based on students' lengths of service, leadership, grade point averages and participation in extracurricular activities. ...

Erin Harrell, of Emma, was one of 18 recipients of the Dr. Doris Howell Leadership Award at Park University, located in Parkville. Harrell attended Sweet Springs High School and is currently a senior majoring in communication arts/journalism at the university...

The Faith Community of Marshall, sponsored by Marshall Ministerial Alliance, will host the 2017 senior class of Marshall High School Baccalaureate Service on Sunday afternoon, May 7, beginning at 4 p.m., at First Baptist Church, 8 North Odell Avenue, on the corner of Odell Avenue and Arrow Street in Marshall...

The Arrow Rock Chapter of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution held its monthly meeting, April 19, at J. Huston Tavern in Arrow Rock. Vice Regent Rebecca Reilly welcomed nine members and one associate, and lead in the DAR ritual, including the Pledge of Allegiance, The American's Creed, "The Star Spangled Banner" and The Preamble recited prior to adjournment...

A total of 34 recipients were selected by FCS Financial for its $1,500 scholarship program. Among the recipients was Marshall High School Senior Elizabeth Pomerenke, of Sweet Springs. Since 2004, FCS Financial reports that more than half a million dollars have been distributed through its scholarship program, which is designed to encourage and support higher education for relatives of FCS Financial members...

The Marshall Ministerial Alliance is hosting its annual National Day of Prayer Breakfast event on Thursday, May 4, at the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1000 S. Miami Ave., across the street from Marshall High School, in the fellowship hall, beginning at 6:30 a.m. The event will conclude at 7:30 a.m., in time for students and workers to get to their daily tasks. Easy entrance to the fellowship hall is accessed through the back of the building...

Marshall Elementary Schools Monday -- B: Pancakes with fruit topping; Sausage biscuit; Cereal or Oatmeal bar with yogurt; pears, fruit juice. L: Chicken nuggets with italian bread; Hamburger mac and cheese with italian bread, salad, corn, applesauce, fresh fruit; Mandarin orange chicken salad, corn, applesauce, fresh fruit, italian bread...

Central Missouri Electric Cooperative has announced the recipients of their 2017 college scholarship funds. For students to be considered eligible, their parents or legal guardians must be current members of the cooperative, and the student must submit an essay and meet GPA and ACT requirements...

On April 22, 1917, St. Paul's Lutheran Church on Highway P, west of Saline City, dedicated its new church building. A quote from a local newspaper stated, "the dedicatory services were very beautiful and impressive and well might the members be proud of their new edifice, as it no doubt surpasses any country church in this or many other localities."...