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A Marshall woman died, and three others sustained serious injuries, on Saturday, July 15, when they were involved in a crash on U.S. Route 54 at Route W in Miller County. According to a Missouri State Highway Patrol crash report, the incident occurred at 7:45 p.m. when a westbound 2004 Chevrolet Impala — driven by Donald E. Talbott, 50, of Marshall — pulled into the path of an eastbound 2005 Cadillac Escalade — driven by Bobby J. Albertson, 71, of Eldon...

Law enforcement is seeking the public’s help in identifying two suspects who allegedly stole more than $3,000 worth of merchandise from the Marshall Walmart. A public awareness bulletin issued by MIAC — or the Missouri Information Analysis Center in Jefferson City — stated two unknown suspects entered the store on Saturday, July 15, placed various items including electronics and clothing into a shopping cart, and then left without paying...

Northern Commissioner Richard Clemens announced an upcoming meeting during the county commission’s regular meeting Tuesday morning, July 18. The commission will meet with Public Water District No. 3 tonight, July 18, at 7 p.m. in the Wood & Huston Community Room to discuss getting water to Marshall Junction. The meeting is open to the public, and all three commissioners will be in attendance...

A Marshall woman is facing one felony count and two misdemeanors following an arrest on Sunday, July 16. The charges, a class D felony of possession of a controlled substance except 35 grams or less of marijuana or synthetic cannabinoid and misdemeanors of possession of marijuana or synthetic cannabinoid of 10 grams or less and unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia, were formally brought against Kimberly Furlan, 39, on Monday, July 17...

A 38-year-old woman sustained injuries early Friday morning, July 21, after she fell asleep at the wheel. According to a Missouri State Highway Patrol report, Melissa M. Grigsby, of Slater, was traveling south on U.S. Highway 65 when the incident occurred. At approximately 1:10 a.m., she fell asleep and the 2004 Jeep she was driving traveled off the road and struck a ditch, the report said. Grigsby sustained minor injuries, and was transported by ambulance to the hospital for treatment...

In a proposed gradual rewriting of the Marshall municipal ordinances dealing with yard nuisances, the city took its first official step Monday, July 17. The city council's agenda for its second regular meeting of the month included a discussion of the first proposed ordinance change dealing with the identification and procedure for abatement of nuisances in what the council says will be an ongoing process taking place in the coming months. ...

As golf balls drew closer to the intended location, so too did the Marshall Police Department grow closer to its fundraising goal for a new K9 unit. A total of 18 teams, ranging in size from two to four players, participated in Marshall's first Playing in the Ruff Charity Golf Tournament at Indian Foothills Park Monday, July 17. ...

The Slater City Council heard the results of the city’s first full docket of cases heard at the Saline County Courthouse, and discussed recent city events, during its regular meeting Tuesday evening, July 18. Adam Sommer, the city’s attorney, updated the council on the outcome of the first court date regarding the city of Slater’s court moving to the Saline County Courthouse...

A total of 27 head of cattle were put through the paces and judged during the Saline County Fair's cattle show Friday Morning, July 14. The bulk of the competition came in the breeding heifer category with Cole Murphy's crossbred entry taking the prize of Supreme Champion Heifer. ...

The Missouri Office of Administration is now accepting management contract bids for the Marshall License Office. The bid period for the office opened Thursday, July 13. Interested individuals and groups must submit their bids by Thursday, Aug. 3. The contract period will expire Aug. 1, 2022...

As golf balls drew closer to the intended location, so too did the Marshall Police Department grow closer to its fundraising goal for a new K9 unit. A total of 18 teams, ranging in size from two to four players, participated in Marshall's first Playing in the Ruff Charity Golf Tournament at Indian Foothills Park Monday, July 17. ...

In a proposed gradual rewriting of the Marshall municipal ordinances dealing with yard nuisances, the city took its first official step Monday, July 17. The city council's agenda for its second regular meeting of the month included a discussion of the first proposed ordinance change dealing with the identification and procedure for abatement of nuisances in what the council says will be an ongoing process taking place in the coming months. ...

The Arrow Rock Writing Workshop welcomes both experienced and novice writers to enjoy two days in the historic village of Arrow Rock, Aug. 11-12. Writing pros will lead sessions that range from the basics of story creation to the secrets of self-promotion...

To close the Saline County Fair and show acknowledgement for the Saline County youths’ hard work, the fair ended with a premium sale. Exhibitors paraded the animals that they worked with around the ring for the last time, several also selling their country cured ham and smoked bacon, while businesses and individuals were able to see their accomplishments, and get the opportunity to provide financial encouragement to the exhibitors that participated in the fair. ...

The Saline County E911 Commission Board approved a bid for foundation repairs to the E911 building during its regular meeting Thursday evening, July 20. Jim Mills, of Jabral Inc. in Kansas City, presented his bid, and explained issues with the waterproofing system currently in place...