Stories from Monday, May 7, 2012

Fresh off being named the number one chapter in the state, the Marshall High School FFA had plenty to celebrate at their annual banquet on May 4 in the school commons. Representative Joe Aull (D-Marshall) presented the FFA members and advisors with a proclamation regarding the top Missouri Chapter Activity Award they received at the 84th Missouri FFA convention...

During their regularly scheduled council meeting Monday, May 7, Marshall City Council members unanimously approved an ordinance authorizing the mayor to execute a lease of city-owned farmland to Wayne Brown and Cary Brown. Prior to the approval, though, Councilman Tom Hagedorn questioned whether the rental was opened for bids...

The Sweet Springs FFA once again celebrated a long list of accomplishments during their annual chapter banquet on May 2 in the school gymnasium. After a chapter carry-in dinner, the officer team announced awards, including $5,500 in scholarships to graduating seniors...

Interesting news and features published in our print edition and E-edition May 7. On page 2: Local Story: "Arrow Rock Fire Department, Air Evac team up for outreach" / Local Story: "Marshall mayor proclaims May 6-12 as National Hospital Week with theme of 'Making Miracles Happen'"...

Volunteers worked Saturday morning, May 5, to further extend the Veterans' Walk of Honor on the sound side of the Saline County Courthouse. Project coordinator Charlie Guthrie said 208 customized bricks were added along with 50 placeholders that will be inscribed later...

Magana gets first place, five other MHS entries second

Prep Diamond Round-up

The thunderstorm system that moved through the county Sunday, May 6, left little known damage in its wake. A residential power outage near the intersection of Yerby Street and Odell Avenue in Marshall lasted for nearly an hour, according to residents. This was the only issue reported to The Marshall Democrat-News by 8 a.m. Monday morning...