Stories from Thursday, March 15, 2012

On Tuesday, March 13, a Missouri state trooper stopped a 1997 Ford Expedition for a traffic violation on eastbound Interstate 70 near the 79-mile marker in Saline County, Missouri. During the course of the traffic stop, inconsistencies and deceptive behavior of the driver led the trooper to ask for consent to search the vehicle, which was granted. ...

Teachers at Sweet Springs schools have some financial movement after the Board of Education approved a step raise in the salary schedule during its regular meeting Thursday, March 15.

The Marshall Board of Education will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 20, in the Central Administration Office, 860 W. Vest St. The agenda includes: —health insurance information, —Marshall High School carpet replacement, —the districtwide assessment plan annual review...

The Saline County Republican Committee will host its caucus Saturday, March 17, to select delegates for the next stage of the presidential candidate selection process. The caucus will be held in the Division 4 courtroom in the Saline County Courthouse...

The E911 Board of Directors hosted a brief meeting on Thursday, March 15 before adjourning into closed session to discuss matters of personnel. Chairman John Fletcher reported the sales tax used to fund the organization has generated roughly $80,000 each month this year. In the April election, voters will decide whether to up the present half-cent sales tax to a full cent. If passed, this tax will sunset in four years...

Bill Riggins, interim director for Marshall-Saline Development Corporation announced Thursday, March 15, that Stan Moore will be joining MSDC on a part-time temporary basis to assist with duties associated with economic development activities. Moore will be assisting with current projects as well as anticipated projects that result from the strategic economic development plan for Saline County currently being formulated by the Zimmer Real Estate Group...

Interesting news and features published in our print edition and E-edition March 15. On page 2: Local Story: "Myths, Legends and Fairytales now open" / Local Story: "Jim Johnson recognized for 35 years of service" / Smart Money Column (Bruce Williams): "Refinancing camouflages cash-flow woes"...

Fairness, safety, political shenanigans, economic opportunity and Jim the Wonder Dog all figured in presentations by Saline County's members of the Missouri General Assembly during the annual Legislative Luncheon sponsored by the Marshall Employers Committee...

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Anna Marie Litton, 83, of Sweet Springs, formerly of Marshall, died Wednesday, March 14, 2012, at Royal Oaks Residential Care in Sweet Springs. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, March 19, 2012, at Community of Christ Church in Marshall with Elder Cherryl Flandermeyer officiating. ...