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During its regular meeting Monday, Sept. 18, the Marshall City Council heard plans of construction of a new Sonic Drive-In location in the old Walmart parking lot, next to RP Lumber. A resolution was read, which approves a stormwater variance for the Darrell L. Rogers 2008 Trust, the company proposing to build...

Marshall and Saline County citizens have been reporting receiving telephone calls from persons saying they represent the Marshall Police Department or Saline County Sheriff’s Office, a press release from MPD stated. The release, issued Thursday, Sept. 21, stated the citizens’ caller IDs showed phone numbers associated with both departments...

School pride emanates from young Owls as students of Benton Elementary School, in Marshall, held their own Homecoming parade Friday morning, Sept. 22.

Cancer Perks, a non-profit organization based in Sedalia, will host a fashion show, Rock the Runway, on Sunday, Sept. 24, at the Fox Theater in Sedalia. The show will feature almost 40 of those who are currently fighting cancer, survivors or those walking in memory or honor of an immediate family member. The event will also include hors d’oeuvres, a cash bar and raffle items in addition to the fashion show...

MHS Round-up: Cross Country, Soccer (B), Softball, Swimming (B)

Two Slater residents are facing felony charges after one of them allegedly traveled to a Marshall hotel to exchange money for a large amount of marijuana. According to probable cause statements, the a Missouri State Highway Patrol trooper conducted an Interstate 70 traffic stop on a speeding vehicle at approximately 10:26 p.m. ...

Bobcats lead the conference in total defense

A Sedalia teen was killed Wednesday, Sept. 20, after a one-vehicle crash on Route Y in Pettis County. According to a Missouri State Highway Patrol report, the incident occurred shortly before 8 a.m. when a 2000 Chrysler Town and Country tried to pass another vehicle. The driver — Jack E. Tague, 16, of Sedalia — lost control when attempting to pass, and the vehicle traveled off the road and struck a tree, the report stated...

A Nelson man was charged with the class D felony of unlawful possession of a firearm after Saline County Sheriff’s deputies conducted a compliance check at his residence. According to a probable cause statement filed Sept. 15, two deputies arrived at a Nelson address while conducting a countywide sex offender registration compliance check. ...

During its regular meeting Monday, Sept. 18, the Marshall City Council heard plans of construction of a new Sonic Drive-In location in the old Walmart parking lot, next to RP Lumber. A resolution was read, which approves a stormwater variance for the Darrell L. Rogers 2008 Trust, the company proposing to build...

On Monday, Sept. 18, the Marshall City Council met in regular session and discussed the new 2017-2018 fiscal budget and commented on moving Marshall forward. Property, Finance, Budget and Audit Committee Chairman Ron Ott reported the city had collected more than the actual budgeted revenue. Budgeted expenditures were nearly met, with some payroll expenditures left in the current year, he said...

The Sweet Springs Board of Education approved this year’s senior trip destination and the disposal of several items, in addition to hearing regular reports, during its meeting Thursday evening, Sept. 14. This year’s seniors set a senior trip destination for Gulf Shores, Ala., and presented the board with an estimated budget. ...

The Local Emergency Planning Commission met for its quarterly meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 20, to hear a presentation about Parker Hannifin and conduct regular business. Vice Chairperson Tony Day provided a summary of the LEPC/SEMA conference he and Secretary Sharon Sheffer attended. He said they learned about CAMEO (Computer-Aided Management of Emergency Operations) programming, HAZMAT training, and heard a presentation on drones that can help with hazardous chemical spills...

The Saline County E911 Commission Board met during its regularly scheduled meeting, Thursday, Sept. 21, to discuss building repairs, tower updates and other improvements. Jabral Inc., of Kansas City, completed foundation repairs to the E911 Center earlier this month, after the original waterproofing system reportedly failed and caused leaks in several areas of the building. A liquid waterproofing system was installed during repairs, as well as other improvements...

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