Stories from Monday, September 23, 2013

On Friday, Sept. 20, a ceremony was held on the southeast corner of the courthouse lawn to dedicate a memorial monument to Saline County veterans who were POWs or MIAs. The monument lists 20 names, six of which are still MIA. Presiding Commissioner Tom Stallings, a member of the Malta Bend American Legion, Northern Commissioner Charlie Guthrie, chaplain of the Slater American Legion, and Frank Walker, adjutant of the Marshall VFW welcomed attendees to the ceremony...

Valley rolls out to 17-0 halftime lead and is never threatened

State Auditor Tom Schweich released the audit of the Fifteenth Judicial Circuit-Saline County Sept. 23. State law gives the auditor the authority to audit state and municipal courts in Missouri. In the areas audited, the overall performance of this entity was "fair."...

MHS Round-up: Soccer (B), Tennis (G), Volleyball

Tigers score three TDs in final eight minutes

Prep Grid Round-up ... Week 4

Seniors Kalie Cowart and Christopher Medrano were presented as the 2013 Marshall Homecoming Queen and King during ceremonies at halftime of the Owls' football game Friday against Kirksville. Cowart is the daughter of Justin and JoAnna Cowart and has been on the A and B honor rolls throughout her career. She has played on the Lady Owls' softball and golf teams and belongs to the Future Teachers of America, DECA and Bird Cage. Cowart plans to major in nursing at Central Methodist University...

According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol accident report, Caitlin J. Stewart, 22, of Marshall, sustained minor injuries in a one-vehicle crash on southbound U.S. Highway 65, 0.5 miles north of Route BB. The accident occurred Sunday, Sept. 22, after 11:30 p.m. as Stewart attempted to avoid striking an animal in the roadway, according to the report. The vehicle crossed traffic and traveled off the left side of the roadway, where it struck a tree...

Marshall High School celebrated its Homecoming with a parade around Marshall Friday, Sept. 20, that included floats, groups, horses, antique cars and much more. MHS freshmen class took first place in high school floats and best overall float. The Marshall FFA earned the top honor for best horse entry. Marshall High School swim team won "most creative" and Kahl Ireland won the antique car category...

Lucille J. George, 93, of Slater, died Friday, Sept. 20, 2013, at Boone Hospital Center in Columbia. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2013, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Slater, with Father Richard Frank officiating. Burial will be in Slater City Cemetery. ...

John W. "Buck" Teeter, 78, of Marshall, died Saturday, Sept. 21, 2013, at his home, surrounded by family. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2013, at St. Peter Catholic Church, with Fr. Kevin Gormley officiating. Burial will be in Sunset Gardens Cemetery. ...

Amos Abel Roberts Jr., 44, of Bridgman, Mich., died Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2013, at his home. Visitation will be held at 4 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2013, at Elks Lodge in Benton Harbor, Mich., with service to follow at 5 p.m. Arrangements are under the direction of Hoven Funeral Home in Buchanan, Mich. Online condolences can be left at www.hovenfunerals.com...

Cristine L. Martin, 93, of Marshall, died Saturday, Sept. 21, 2013, at Westport Estates in Marshall. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2013, at First United Methodist Church in Marshall, with the Rev. Sandy Nenadal and the Rev. ...