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First week of August proclaimed Breastfeeding Awareness Week (Local News ~ 07/27/16)
The upcoming week will officially be recognized in Marshall as "Saline County Breastfeeding Awareness Week, Breastfeeding: a key to sustainable development." Mayor Mark Gooden issued the proclamation for the week of Aug. 1-7 at the City Offices Building Wednesday morning, July 27. The week also serves as World Breastfeeding Week, as proclaimed by the World Alliance for Breastfeeding Action, World Health Organization and UNICEF... -
YMCA advocacy celebrated at annual luncheon (Local News ~ 07/27/16)
Salt Fork YMCA CEO Kirk Alexander said he takes pride in the Y being more than just a gym and swim. Members of the community gathered at the Y Wednesday, July 27, for a luncheon celebrating and promoting the organization's advocacy work in support of the community's youth. The Y has been a part of the Marshall community for 20 years. For the duration of that time, Alexander said the Y has been committed to serving the community and fulfilling the organization's mission statement... -
Inter-Agency Council quashes rumors of no Holiday Project, donates to Buddy Pack Program
(Local News ~ 07/27/16)
Despite apparent rumors to the contrary, the Saline County Inter-Agency Council's Holiday Project will take place this year as scheduled. The council reiterated at its meeting Tuesday, July 26, that the annual Holiday Project would take place Dec. 6-8 at the Martin Community Center as scheduled, the same as any other year...
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Ambulance Reports
(Police Reports ~ 07/27/16)
Sunday, July 17: Before noon, Saline County Ambulance District 3 treated and transported one person experiencing a medical emergency requiring advanced life support. Monday, July 18: Before noon, Saline County Ambulance District 3 treated and transported three people experiencing a medical emergency requiring advanced life support...
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Police Briefs
(Police Reports ~ 07/27/16)
The Marshall Police Department responded to the following calls for July 18-24, 2016: Monday, July 18: 3:41 P.M. -- Officers responded to a residence on South Davis Avenue in regard to a stolen license plate. Upon arrival, officers made contact with the caller who provided a written statement reporting the license plate from his trailer had been stolen. He told officers the last time he saw the plate was in April. The plate number was entered as stolen into the data base...
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Soccer League sign-ups
(Community News ~ 07/27/16)
The Marshall Soccer League is now registering for its fall season for children 4-12 years old. Groups will be determined by child's age as physical calendar year not school grade. Pre-registration is available through Aug. 6 with reduced fees. Late-registration will continue Aug. 7-14. Game play begins Aug. 21. Registration forms are available at Marshall Parks at Recreation or visit www.facebook/TheMarshallSoccerLeague...
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Gene Tanner
(Obituary ~ 07/27/16)
Gene Tanner, 68, of Clinton, passed July 22, 2016. A memorial service will be held at 6 p.m. July 29, 2016, at Vansant-Mills Chapel in Clinton. A private family celebration of life will be held Saturday, July 30, 2016. Arrangements under the direction of Vansant-Mills Funeral Home in Clinton, 660-885-2021...
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County approves mandatory raise for prosecutor
(Local News ~ 07/27/16)
The Saline County Commission approved a pay raise for the county's prosecuting attorney after it reconvened Tuesday, July 26. According to County Clerk Debbie Russell, the raise was based on state law. Russell referenced Missouri Revised Statutes Chapter 56 Section 56.265.1, which details compensation of full-time prosecuting attorneys and salary formulas. She noted the retroactive pay increase, which became effective July 1, was due to statutory formulas and not a request...
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