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Due to the global pandemic with the coronavirus, the situation has led family and friends to be trapped indoors — unable to enjoy the spring weather or have large in-person gatherings — causing them to adapt daily activities, as well as social interaction...

Fitzgibbon Hospital has received results from its first two positive cases of COVID-19 coronavirus for patients originating in Saline County. The results were returned this afternoon by its partner commercial laboratory and communicated to the Saline County Health Department. At the point of testing, the patients were advised to self-quarantine at home and given educational materials from the Centers for Disease Control...

A Marshall man is facing several charges, including possession of a controlled substance except 35 grams or less of marijuana/synthetic cannabinoid and resisting arrest, after he allegedly fled from law enforcement officers on Friday, March 13. According to a probable cause statement filed with the Saline County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office, a Marshall police officer observed a Jeep Cherokee traveling without the headlamps illuminated at approximately 1:24 a.m. ...

The Marshall Public Schools’ Board of Education held a closed session after concluding the regular session on Tuesday night, March 24. The board accepted several resignations and new hires. According to the board meeting minutes, the following resignations were approved:...

With our doors being closed for now and in order to maintain safety and well-being, the county clerk’s office is still operational with only a few changes being made to our processes. With the postponement of the April 7 General Municipal Election now scheduled for June 2, absentee voting is available through the clerk’s office until June 1 at 5 p.m. ...

Marshall Public Schools has extended the COVID-19 closure of school until April 27. We are confident this decision is in the best interest in of our students, staff and community. It is our great hope that students and teachers will be back to celebrate our close connections, our great fortune to be Marshall Owls, and our long-standing traditions that mean so much to students and families...

The Recorder of Deeds Office is committed to continuity of service, while taking every measure to limit exposure of the staff and the public: — As of March 24 through April 6, the Saline County Courthouse will be closed to the public. For the duration of this emergency, the Recorder of Deeds office will still be accepting deeds through the mail, electronic recording, and dropbox. Many needs can be met by phone, 660-886-2677, or email, screcorder@mmuonline.net, to avoid contact...

The Saline County Cattlemen have announced this year’s 2020 scholarship recipients. A spokesman for the scholarship committee, Monte Fenner, stated these scholarships have been presented to Saline County high school seniors for more than 25 years. The awards are usually given to students who intend to follow higher learning in an agricultural field...

During a Marshall Board of Education meeting Tuesday night, March 24, Assistant Superintendent Terry Lorenz reported by video that bids had been advertised for Wide Area Network connectivity, fiber connectivity, and Internet access. According to the meeting minutes, Marshall Municipal Utilities submitted the only bid for the WAN connectivity. There would be no installation or service fees and the monthly recurring cost would be $900 per month...

Two area residents sustained minor injuries when their two vehicles crash on Interstate 70 Wednesday morning, March 25. According to a Missouri State Highway Patrol report, the incident occurred when a 2019 GMC Sierra, driven by Samuel C. Dyer, 82, of Marshall attempted to lane change and negotiate a turn into the median crossover in front of a 2006 Kenworth T600. ...