Stories from Monday, March 2, 2015

DECA students Emily Tobin and Margaret Miles will host "Donuts and a Movie" at 9:45 a.m., featuring the film "Grumpy Old Men" at the Marshall Senior Center.

The Salt Fork YMCA held its first annual "Bubbles and Bling" fundraiser Saturday, Feb. 28. The event contributed to their Strong Kids, Strong Families Campaign, as well as after school programs and scholarships. In spite of wintry conditions, the turnout was plentiful, as emcee Darla Arni and Tanner Fennewald headed the auctions. A gourmet meal was served by The Gourmet Kitchen as ladies prepared for an evening of enjoyment...

High school basketball scores for Monday, Mar. 2

Dear Editor, The discussion of Medicaid Reform has been going on in the Missouri State Legislature for the past three years and nothing has been accomplished. Just like Washington, D.C., politicians, those in charge in Jefferson City keep kicking the issue down the road instead of addressing it. ...

The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services is looking for organizations throughout the state to help feed thousands of children under 18 who would otherwise go without meals during the summer months when school is not in session. The Summer Food Service Program reimburses organizations for meals served to children who are at risk of not having enough to eat. ...

Saturday's consistent snowfall wasn't enough to keep patrons away from the multipurpose building at Saline County Fairground, in Marshall, where the atmosphere inside was a warm welcome. The third annual Soul Food Extravaganza featured homemade, southern-style food that people have seemed to demand more each year of the Powerhouse Ministries-sponsored event. Elder Jones, with Powerhouse, said the turnout was great...

Friday, March 13, the 12th annual Women in Agriculture regional conference will take place at the Martin Community Center, in Marshall. This year's event, themed "It's a jungle out there," is intended to initiate the idea to plan and prepare so your family can prosper in the jungle of agriculture...

The staff and community members of the The Living Center were privy to a special treat Friday, Feb. 27. The event was organized in support of The Living Center in an effort to raise money for a memorial fund, which will support employees and residents. ...

Two pick-up trucks appeared to have collided at approximately 7:40 a.m. Monday at the intersection of Miami Avenue and Boyd Street.

Dr. Ralph H. Jones, M.D., died in Santa Fe. N.M. Private internment will be held in Santa Fe National Cemetery in Santa Fe, N.M. Memorial donations in his memory can be sent to St. Vincent's Hosptial Foundation, P.O. Box 2107, Santa Fe, N.M. 87504. Born in Marshall, he was the son of Floyd D. ...

Bonnie H. Slaughter, 85, of Longwood, passed away Saturday, Feb. 28, 2015, at her home. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, March 3, 2015, at Longwood Presbyterian Church in Longwood, with William W. Harlow officiating. Burial will follow in the Longwood Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 1 p.m. until service time at the church. Memorial contributions are suggested to Child Safe of Central Missouri in Sedalia and can be left in care of the Moore Funeral Home in LaMonte...

Corinthian Jaco Jr., 72, of Marshall, died Thursday, Feb. 26, 2015, at Boone Hospital in Columbia. Memorial services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, March 4, 2015, at Campbell-Lewis Chapel in Marshall, with Pastor Wellington J. Gorham Jr. and William W. ...