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According to a press release issued Friday evening, Feb. 15, I-70 Community Hospital, in Sweet Springs, will temporarily suspend its services. It became effective Feb. 15 at 7 p.m. The notice stated the hospital’s board of directors informed the Missouri Hospital Authority that it will enter into a “period of voluntary temporary suspension of services.” The suspension will last no longer than 90 days, during which time the hospital will “implement measures to address noted areas of concern, which are needed for us to reopen and deliver the highest quality of care to our community.”. ...

A Sweet Springs man suffered a medical issue and was pronounced deceased after a traffic crash in Saline County Monday morning, Feb. 18. According to a Missouri State Highway Patrol crash report, 51-year-old Russell A. Sims was traveling on Missouri Highway 127 — south of 150th Road — when he experienced a medical issue, causing his 2008 Dodge 2500 to travel off the left side of the road. ...

The second bond for a Marshall man accused of second-degree murder was posted Wednesday, Feb. 20. According to unofficial online court documents, a $250,000 surety bond was posted for James Scott Miller, 55, who is facing a felony charge for murder in the second degree, as well as a charge of armed criminal action. The charges are in connection with the shooting of 31-year-old Joshua Charles Smith...

The Marshall Board of Education met in open session on Tuesday, Feb. 19, at noon inside the Central Office to discuss bids for the HVAC and the roof of the Spainhower building. The board accepted the bid from Crawford Construction for the amount of $1,648.233. ...

Marshall townie Mark Clemons, 31, owner of Clem’s Sign, has been picked to design a helmet for Daytona 500 racer JJ Yeley. Clemons’ passion for constructing signs and designing came unexpectedly after a friend introduced him to a machine. Clemons first intended to work in education and had earned an education degree from Missouri Valley College, then later decided to go to State Technical College where he earned a degree in auto body repair...

Saline County commissioners are scheduled to have a meeting with several people involved in the Marshall Junction water project Thursday morning, Feb. 21, according to Southern Commissioner Monte Fenner. During a regular county commission meeting Thursday, he provided a brief update...

Commissioners approved a new hire for Saline County Road and Bridge Department during a Saline County Commission meeting Tuesday, Feb. 19. According to Presiding Commissioner Kile Guthrey, Andrew deJornette started the full-time position as heavy equipment operator Tuesday, Feb. 19...

Freezing drizzle covered surfaces with ice Tuesday evening, Feb. 5, and conditions in Marshall were extremely slick this morning. Although the main roads have been treated and are passable, side streets and sidewalks are very slippery. Marshall Municipal Services Director Bill Anderson suggests residents stay inside if they do not have to be anywhere. The department is also taking precautions...

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