Stories from Wednesday, August 22, 2018

The Owls Gymnasium Project is officially done. The members of the Marshall Board of Education recognized the Marshall High School Booster Club during its regular meeting Tuesday, Aug. 21. Sarah Haug, Amy Weber, Jeremy Gochenour and Rachel Miles came to represent the club for this special recognition...

The Saline County Republican Committee reorganized at a meeting Tuesday, Aug. 21. This year’s officers are: Chairman Richard Clemens, Vice Chairman Lee Hamilton, Secretary Kim Duncan, all of Marshall, and Treasurer Art Madden of Malta Bend.

The Saline County Democratic Central Committee, which links the county to the state and national Democratic Party, elected new officers Tuesday evening, Aug. 21, at the Marshall Municipal Court Building. The new officers are: Roy Hunter, president; Pam LaFrenz, vice president; Cheryl Zimny, secretary; and John Cozart, treasurer. The committee voted to fund a Saline County Democratic Campaign office to open in early September. The location will be announced in the near future...

The two American flags that greet motorists to Marshall as part of the “Welcome to Marshall” sign have new illumination after ConAgra Brands and Marshall Electric partnered together for the project.

During a Saline County Commission meeting Tuesday, Aug. 21, County Clerk Debbie Russell announced the last day for any entity to put something on the November ballot will be Tuesday, Aug. 28, at 5 p.m.

Students have settled into their dorms and have already met all their instructors. It is the beginning of a new year at Missouri Valley College. As MVC President Bonnie Humphrey says, “The sun is shinning, the flags are waving, and it is a great day to be a Viking.” With the largest enrollment in school history, it has been with pride that students and faculty have been walking around campus...

The Marshall Tourism Commission launched its new website design at www.VisitMarshallMo.com with the goal of efficiently reaching potential tourist traffic to the city and immediate areas surrounding Marshall. Tactics include an updated mobile-friendly website, optimization techniques to reach target audiences, and enhanced social communications. ...

Sunday, Aug. 12: Before noon, Saline County Ambulance District 3 treated and transported one person experiencing a medical emergency requiring advanced life support and one person experiencing a medical non-emergency requiring basic life support. After noon, Saline County Ambulance District 3 treated and transported one person experiencing a medical emergency requiring advanced life support...

Monday, Aug. 13: 12:30 a.m. — While on routine patrol, officers observed a vehicle turn the wrong way onto a one-way street. They conducted a traffic stop and made contact with three females in the vehicle. As the driver lowered the window, officers could immediately smell the odor of raw marijuana. ...

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Philip R. Heuman, 66, a former Alamo, Texas, resident, died Monday, Aug. 20, 2018, at Ashely Manor Care Center in Boonville. Memorial services will be Saturday, Aug. 25, 2018, at 10 a.m. at Weiker Funeral Home in Slater, with the Rev. Randy Huff officiating. Inurnment will be in Slater City Cemetery. Visitation will be from 9:30 a.m. until time of the services on Saturday at the funeral home. Memorials are suggested to Fish Creek Baptist Church...

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Evan Baker, of Marshall, shot in the Missouri Archery Association State Outdoor Shoot on Saturday, Aug. 18, which was held in Moberly. Baker shot 694/720 at 50 meters on 80 cm face and set a new state record. Baker was named Junior Shooter of the Year. He won the Junior Class and also the Show-Me Cup elimination round between juniors and seniors...