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Residents get out to celebrate Independence Day (7/6/20)
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Saline County deputies respond to physical disturbance in Nelson (7/13/20)

According to a media summary report submitted by Saline County Sheriff’s Department, deputies were called to a Nelson address on July 4 at approximately 6 p.m. in reference to a physical disturbance. The calling party had informed dispatch of the suspect, Justin Scharnhorst, being physically detained on scene and had requested expedited response. ...
Additional restaurants reopen, ready for normalcy (7/13/20)

More restaurants have been reopening since the mitigation order in Saline County was lifted. Dining rooms have been opening at their own pace, and two in Marshall’s downtown area are now welcoming back customers — one a longtime staple in the community...
Slater School District holds graduation ceremony for preschool, eighth-grade (7/10/20)

Inside the Slater school’s high school gym, preschoolers lined up one-by-one and their parents watched as they walked out wearing yellow caps and gowns. With cute smiles and happy hearts, this precious moment would forever keep a special place in the district’s hearts...
County commission appoints interim auditor (7/8/20)

According to a press release issued by the Saline County Commission, commissioners appointed an interim auditor in a special session held Tuesday, July 7. Deputy Auditor Sandra Walter was given the Oath of Office by County Clerk Debbie Russell. Walter has been a county employee since July 2012, starting as a reassessment field appraiser, and then transferred to the auditor’s office in November of 2016 as deputy auditor. ...
Marshall resident follows up with city council about dismantling racism, police reform (7/8/20)

After approaching the Marshall City Council last month, Kris Milliron followed up with the council to see if any progress had been made in "police reform and systematic racism" locally. During a regular council session held Monday, July 6, Milliron stated she had proposed adopting Campaign Zero or “It Can’t Wait.” She added she also emailed each councilman detailed information in regard to Campaign Zero...
The Living Center taking additional precautions after asymptomatic staff member tests positive for COVID-19 (7/10/20)

MARSHALL — As part of the ongoing screening of staff at The Living Center, an asymptomatic employee was discovered to have been exposed to COVID-19 during a trip out of the community. The employee was tested and the result was returned as “positive” for COVID-19...
Saline County’s COVID-19 update (7/14/20)

As of Monday, July 13, the total number of positive COVID-19 cases in Saline County was 352, according to statistics from the Saline County Health Department. Of that total, 283 have recovered. There are currently 64 active cases, two of which are hospitalized. Five Saline County residents have reportedly died as a result of COVID-19...
Health department reports 5th COVID-19 death, provides new stats (7/10/20)

Late Thursday afternoon, July 9, the Saline County Health Department reported a fifth person has died with complications related to COVID-19. A press release issued by SCHD said the individual tested positive in the hospital, so the SCHD staff was unable to make contact with him and follow his case. Health department officials said it is their understanding that although his mailing address was located in Saline County, he mainly resided in another area of the state...