Stories from Monday, July 29, 2019

Will head to Branson on Wednesday

Thomas W. Evans, 93, of Marshall, MO, died Sunday, July 28, 2019, at The Arbors at Westport Estates in Marshall. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, August 2, 2019, at First Baptist Church in Marshall with Dr. Mike Parris and Rev. Wayne Doolin officiating. ...

Michael Wayne Fizer, 59, of Sedalia, passed away on Wednesday, July 24, 2019, at University Hospital, in Columbia. A memorial service will be announced at a later date. Memorial contributions are suggested to the family in care of Rea Funeral Chapel, Sedalia...

On Friday, August 9, Saline County Medical Reserve Corps will host a blood drive to help Community Blood Center (CBC) during their continued summer blood shortage. Marshall Residents can donate blood at the First United Methodist Church (225 E. Arrow St., Marshall, MO 65340) in their New Life Center between 2 p.m. and 6 p.m...

The regular meeting of the Optimist Club of Marshall was called to order on July 27 by President Gary Pennock. Kenneth Clause gave the invocation, and Jim Johnson led the Pledge of Allegiance. “Happy Birthday” was sung to Ron and Susan Duval, led by Clause. ...

According to a Missouri State Highway Patrol report, a man sustained moderate injuries after a crash that happened Saturday, July 27. Nikita Howell 28, of Gilliam, was traveling westbound on Highway 240 west of Route D when he overcorrected causing his vehicle to travel into a ditch and overturn. ...

A three-vehicle accident on Saturday evening, July 27, left four people with serious injuries in Saline County. According to the crash report from the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the accident took place at approximately 10:35 p.m. at the 65.8 mile marker on Interstate 70. The crash occurred as James Esparza, 20, of Marshall, struck the rear of a Harley Davidson causing both the passenger and driver to be ejected from the vehicle...

Karizma Norman at approximately 8:03 a.m. on Monday, July 22, was reported as a runaway juvenile. She was last seen wearing a black tank top with white lettering, light blue jean shorts and black scandals. Norman is described as a 5-feet 4-inches tall white female, approximately 160 pounds...