Stories from Tuesday, March 22, 2011

Dozens of people filed into the Saline Courthouse Monday evening for the first meeting of Saline Leaders of Today program, which was sponsored by Saline County Extension and Marshall Rotary Club. The participants listened to presentations by Presiding Commissioner Tom Stallings, Commissioner Richard "Dick" Hassler, Commissioner Norvelle "Brownie" Brown and County Clerk Debbie Russell...

The colors of Marshall High School transformed from red to green as students, parents and staff filled the gym for a student recognition assembly on St. Patrick's Day, Thursday, March 17. MHS staff recognized students for their academic achievement, involvement in extra-curricular activities and making positive contributions to the school...

Saline County Public Administrator Mary Toliver announced her resignation in a letter to the county commission Tuesday, March 22. Toliver cited health reasons and resigned effective March 27. "It is with sadness and regret, due to health reasons, I must resign my position as public administrator effective March 27," Tolliver wrote in her letter...

On Wednesday, March 9, from 5-9pm, Dairy Queen sold many blizzards. But it wasn't any regular night. For every blizzard sold, Marshall's Dairy Queen donated $1 to DECA. This money is being used to help fund DECA's trip to state competition which is from March 13-15 at the Lake of the Ozarks. ...

MoDOT will close a section of Route D between Route P and 267th Road from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday, March 23, to replace culverts under the roadway. MoDOT officials said motorists must choose alternate routes during this time. The work is weather dependent and could be delayed or rescheduled...

It will be a chance to learn from experienced jazz musicians and music educators. In conjunction with the first Bob James Jazz Festival, Missouri Valley College and Marshall Cultural Council are holding a jazz performance clinic Saturday, May 21, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m...

The Heartland Laser Tour will light up the side of an elevator in Marshall. The first show is scheduled to begin at 8 p.m. Wednesday, March 23, followed by a second show at 9 p.m. The event is sponsored by Syngenta Plant Performance brands and each 30-minute laser show features music from the 70s to today...

Interesting news and features published in our print edition and E-edition March 22.

A group of Missouri Valley College students are taking matters into their own hands and raising funds for Japanese disaster relief. The home of a former international student's grandmother was destroyed by the recent tsunami, which made a current group of students question how they could help. Along with support from MVC's International Club and the American Red Cross, students are accepting donations through Friday, March 25...

Malta Bend's '91 state team gets back together

Girls' sprint relay tops 2010 time

'96 MHS grad wins qualifying tournament

Viets tossed two-hitter in softball game

Area high school scores for Monday, March 21

Emmett Dyer, 94, of Marshall, died Monday, March 21, 2011, at Fitzgibbon Hospital. Arrangements are pending at Campbell-Lewis Funeral Home and a full obituary will appear in next week's paper.

Ann Dennis, 89, of Cheyenne, Wyo., formerly of Marshall, died Thursday, March 17, 2011, at Life Care Center of Cheyenne. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, March 23, 2011, at Wiederspahn-Radomsky Chapel with Rev. Travis Walker officiating. ...

A non-profit fund-raising organization in Sweet Springs received an unwelcome present from the Missouri Department of Revenue at at Christmas. The DOR informed the I-70 Medical Center Auxiliary that it owed $313,971.25 in back payroll taxes. That was a bit confusing for the folks volunteering with the organization...

Local photographer David Roscher will be on hand at 6 p.m. Thursday, March 24, at the Marshall Public Library for the opening of his photography show. Refreshments will be served. Master Gardener Sharon Weiser will also be available to answer gardening questions during the event...