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The Marshall Writers’ Guild met Thursday, April 18, in the meeting room at the Marshall Public Library. Present were Melanie Dees Campbell, Edward Richards, Sidney Sullivan, Virginia Sprigg, Holly Forsman, Carole Schaefer, Irene Sims, Pat Hammer, Vince Lutterbie, Claudia Gratian and visitor Stephen McGuire. President Campbell opened the meeting at 1 p.m. She welcomed McGuire and briefly explained the guilds’ use of prompts for monthly writings...

Central Missouri Electric Cooperative has announced the recipients of their 2019 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...

The Patsy Gregg Chapter NSDAR met at 2 p.m. Saturday, April 13, at the Wood & Huston Bank Community Room on the Marshall square. Hostesses were Peggy Burfeind and Melanie Dees Campbell. Vice Regent Marsha Miller opened the meeting, and the opening ritual was led by Pat Hammer. The guest speaker was Joshua Malecki...

The Marshall Kiwanis held its regular meeting at noon Tuesday, April 9, at Community Bank on the Marshall square. Gary Fetter offered the invocation, Club Secretary Ken Bryant led the pledge of Allegiance, and club President Charles Ferguson called the meeting to order with 21 members and one guest in attendance...

The Marshall Kiwanis Club held its regular meeting on Tuesday, April 2, at Community Bank on the Marshall square. Club President Charles Ferguson offered the invocation, led the Pledge of Allegiance, and called the meeting to order with 22 members and one guest in attendance...

Open Door Church will host a Gift of Life Community Prayer Event Saturday, March 30, from 7-9 p.m. The event will focus on prayer and repentance for the nation and for those who have been affected by abortion. Open Door Church is located at 1300 E. Watermill Road, in Marshall...

The Marshall Kiwanis Club held its regular meeting Tuesday, March 26, at Community Bank on the Marshall square Jack Lenz offered the invocation, and Club President Charles Ferguson led the Pledge of Allegiance and called the meeting to order, with 22 members and two guests in attendance...

The Central District Debate Tournament was recently held in Warrensburg. The following are the results for the Marshall High School Debate Squad: —Connor Grossenburg, fifth in Lincoln-Douglas Debate —Rhiannon Bowlen, third in Lincoln-Douglas Debate —Francisco Camacho/Easton Blackburn, fifth in Public Forum Debate...

The Marshall Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution met March 1 at Roslyn Heights, State DAR Headquarters, to celebrate American heritage. The meeting began with a carry-in lunch around the kitchen table. Chapter President Raylene Cornine opened the meeting with the DAR Ritual and salute to the flags. ...

The Marshall Kiwanis Club held its regular meeting Tuesday, March 19, at Community Bank on the Marshall square. Gary Fetter offered the invocation, and Club President Charles Ferguson led the Pledge of Allegiance and called the meeting to order, with 19 members in attendance...

On March 22 and 23, a large number of Marshall High School students will represent one or more of the music programs at the annual MSHSAA District Music Festival held at State Fair Community College in Sedalia. This is an event allowing students to perform a solo or small ensemble in front of an adjudicator that evaluates their performance...

The Marshall Daughters of Isabella met on Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2019. Delores Sadewhite and Linda McDaniel served refreshments in St. Mary’s Room at St. Peter Catholic Church. Regent Dorothy Teeter called the meeting to order and Pledge was given. Helen Girard read the opening prayer...

The Optimist Club of Marshall’s regular meeting was held on Saturday, March 3, at Bloomfield’s Family Restaurant. President Gary Pennock called the meeting to order. Charlie Reid offered the invocation, and Barbara Pennock led the Pledge of Allegiance. ...

The Optimist Club of Marshall held its regular meeting on Saturday, Feb. 23, at Bloomfield’s Family Restaurant. President Gary Pennock called the meeting to order. Paul Collier gave the invocation, and Carol Grote led the Pledge of Allegiance. Upcoming events include assisting with the Academic Excellence banquet at Marshall High School on March 12, concessions at the KMMO Business Expo on March 29-30, and the club’s annual fish fry on Good Friday, April 19...

ARROW ROCK — The Lyceum Theatre will open its new eight-show season on June 6 with the Lyceum premiere of Rodgers & Hammerstein’s “Cinderella,” followed by “All Shook Up,” “9 to 5 The Musical,” “Murder For Two,” “Fully Committed,” “Crimes of the Heart,” “Swingtime Canteen,” and the sixth annual production of the Lyceum’s unique adaptation of the Charles Dickens’ classic, “A Christmas Carol,” closing on Dec. 22...

Missouri Western State University has announced the names of students who completed the degree requirements during the 2018 summer and fall semesters. A total of 387 students received degrees. Andrew Charles Lee Curry, of Waverly, graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in business administration/management...

FULTON — Dalton Landreth, of Marshall, was named to the Fall 2018 Dean's List for exemplary academic performance at Westminster College, located in Fulton. The dean's list recognizes those Westminster students who have shown high academic performance during the past semester. To be included on the dean's list, a student must have a 3.60 semester grade point average with at least 12 hours completed that semester...

Marshall Elementary Schools Monday — No school. Tuesday — Breakfast: Cinnamon roll; Pancake sausage griddle; Cereal or oatmeal; cinnamon toast, chilled fruit. Lunch: Three cheese grilled cheese; Taco salad, cornbread; fresh garden salad, cowboy beans, orange pineapple mix...

The Mid-Day Optimist Club of Marshall will hold its annual Adult Team Spelling Bee Saturday, March 2, at 5 p.m. at the Martin Community Center in Marshall. Teams will consist of four adult team members. The spelling teams can be sponsored for a nominal fee...

First Baptist Church of Marshall is in the midst of celebrating its 150 years of ministry and mission to the community of Marshall. The city of Marshall, founded in 1839, has experienced a rich history and gone through many changes. Throughout Saline County there were already numerous Southern Baptist Churches; aligned as an association, having fellowship and working together throughout the state of Missouri. In 1869, a group of individuals thought it was time to establish a Baptist Church in Marshall. . ...

Northwest Missouri State University has released the names of students who completed requirements for a degree at the conclusion of the 2018 Fall Semester. William Brett Maupin, of Marshall, graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in agricultural business...

A retirement party will be held honoring Cliff Lackland on Wednesday, Feb. 13, at 2 p.m., at the USDA Office, located on 704 N. Miami Ave., in Marshall. Cake and ice cream will be served.

Marshall Elementary Schools Monday — Breakfast: Egg, bacon and cheese bagel; Waffles with syrup; Cereal or oatmeal; yogurt, fresh fruit. Lunch: Corn dog; Taco salad, cornbread; fresh garden salad, texas pintos, mandarin oranges. Tuesday — Breakfast: French toast sticks with syrup; Fruit and yogurt parfait with fruit muffin; Cereal or oatmeal; cinnamon toast, chilled fruit...

ROLLA — Missouri University of Science and Technology announces the names of students who made the honor list for the 2018 fall semester. To be included on the honor list, students must have carried a minimum of 12 hours and had grade point averages of 3.2 or above out of a possible 4.0...

ROLLA — Nearly 800 candidates received degrees during commencement ceremonies held Saturday, Dec. 15, 2018, at Missouri University of Science and Technology. It awards bachelor of science, bachelor of arts, master of science and doctor of philosophy degrees...

St. Peter Catholic School recently announced academic and attendance awards for the second quarter in the 2018-2019 school year. Pastor’s Honor Roll: Third grade — Breckin Bethel, Andrew Beumer, Clover Brizendine, Sophia Butner, Hudson Green, Lucas Meyer, Megan Miles, Elsa Rahner and Jack Thompson. ...

Marshall Elementary Schools Monday — Breakfast: Breakfast sliders; Sausage biscuit; Cereal and oatmeal; yogurt, fresh fruit. Lunch: Hot dog on a bun, french fries with ketchup; Cobb salad, blueberry muffin; fresh garden salad, mandarin oranges. Tuesday — Breakfast: Colby egg omelet; Strawberry shortcake biscuits; Cereal, oatmeal or egg; toast with margarine and jelly, chilled fruit...

SEDALIA — State Fair Community College, located in Sedalia, presented a list of students named to the president’s list and dean’s list for the Fall 2018 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...

Missouri Valley College, in Marshall, conferred 38 degrees for 2018 December graduates. For more information on Missouri Valley College, contact 660-831-4114 or email admissions@moval.edu. The following local students were among the 2018 December graduates: Abdul Alhamzawi, Hayley Campbell, Echo Jones and Ariel Smith, all of Marshall; and Caleb Pemberton of Slater...

The Optimist Club of Marshall held its regular meeting on Saturday, Jan. 26, at Bloomfield’s Family Restaurant. President Gary Pennock called the meeting to order, Paul Collier gave the invocation, and Jeff Mosley led the pledge. Wayne Heuman was introduced as a new member...

Each semester, students at Missouri State University who attain academic excellence are named to the dean’s list. For undergraduate students, criteria includes enrollment in at least 12 credit hours during the fall semester and at least a 3.50 grade point average on a 4.00 scale...