Stories from Tuesday, September 25, 2018

Award-winning, middle grade fiction author Beth Vrabel is coming to Bueker Middle School in November. She will be speaking to students from Bueker Middle School, Northwest Elementary, and Slater Public Schools about being an author and developing writing.  She will also host a small writer's workshop for some of Bueker's most talented writers. ...

During a Saline County Commission meeting Tuesday, Sept. 25, County Clerk Debbie Russell explained that while today is officially opening day of absentee voting for the November election, the county still has not received ballots yet. “That was due to the courts holding up the Amendment 1 proposal, whether or not it would or would not be on the ballot,” she said. ...

Malta Bend High School’s Family and Consumer Science class has some new equipment after the school was able to purchase needed items with a $600 grant it was awarded.

Marshall residents will get the chance to travel the world this Saturday, Sept. 29, without stepping foot outside of the city limits, as the Marshall Cultural Council presents the first World Festival. With several world performers, food — including Greek, Mediterranean, Mexican, Panamanian, Filipino, Oriental and American — beer and craft vendors, and kids activities, the festival, called “This is Us,” will kick-off at 11 a.m...

Cornhuskers compete for national championship by Margot Allemand Staff writer People woke up bright and early on Saturday, Sept. 22, to participate or encourage their favorite contestants during the Missouri State Corn Husking Championship. ...