Mary Frances Milburn (06/20/08)
Mary Frances Wortheam Milburn, 59, of Sweet Springs, died Monday, June 16, 2008 at her home. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, June 20, 2008, at Walker-Nadler-Fuller Funeral Home in Lexington. Burial will be held in Lexington Memory Gardens. Visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m. Friday, prior to the service. Memorials may be made to the family... |
Controversy returns: Sweet Springs council disagrees over board appointment (06/17/08)
The Sweet Springs Board of Aldermen has had fewer contentious moments recently, but controversy returned at its meeting Monday, June 9. When Alderwoman Billie Clevenger recommended former mayor Roxanne Hinton for appointment to the recreation board, Alderwoman Vivian Wiley and Alderman Jim Lindemann began what proved to be a night of arguments... |
Sewer rate increase approved for Sweet Springs (06/11/08)
The Sweet Springs Board of Aldermen met Monday, June 9, and approved a sewer-rate increase. The current sewer service rate is $2.55 for 0 to 133 cubic feet of water and $0.0125 for each cubic foot of water used thereafter. At the last meeting of the board, there were three rates proposed. Alderwoman Billie Clevenger was not present to propose her own rate... |
Newscope/School boards to hold regular meetings this week (06/09/08)
The Sweet Springs Board of Education is scheduled to meet Thursday, June 12, at 7 p.m.
The Malta Bend Board of Education meets Thursday, June 12, at 7 p.m. |
KC man injured in I-70 accident following pursuit (06/07/08)
A Kansas City man suffered moderate injuries Friday afternoon, June 6, when he lost control of his car after hitting "stop sticks" placed in his path by Missouri State Highway Patrol troopers. Tracy J. Black, 40, was being pursued by troopers on eastbound Interstate 70 when he struck the "stop sticks" about 5:20 p.m. at the 71.8 mile-marker, according to a highway patrol report... |
 Saline County BBQ 2008/Meet the 2008 Saline County Fair Junior Queen candidates (06/03/08)
Editor's note: Saline County Fair Queens will be crowned at the Saline County BBQ Saturday, June 7. Profiles of the senior queen candidates will appear in the Wednesday, June 4, edition of The Marshall Democrat-News. Alyssa Chastine... |
GPS leads woman astray near Sweet Springs, cell phone helps her get back on track (05/22/08)
Three Saline County Sheriff's deputies and one Sweet Springs fireman spent over an hour Wednesday, May 21, trying to locate a woman in rural Saline County whose Garmin GPS took her astray. Sheriff's department received a call at 11:26 a.m. from a woman who said she was on County Road 330 near Bridge Street in Sweet Springs. She was stuck in a ditch and couldn't get out, according to the incident log... |
GPS leads woman astray near Sweet Springs, cell phone helps her get back on track (05/22/08)
Three Saline County Sheriff's deputies and one Sweet Springs fireman spent over an hour Wednesday, May 21, trying to locate a woman in rural Saline County whose Garmin GPS took her astray. Sheriff's department received a call at 11:26 a.m. from a woman who said she was on County Road 330 near Bridge Street in Sweet Springs. She was stuck in a ditch and couldn't get out, according to the incident log... |
Summer with no swimming pool?/Sweet Springs pool board says more lifeguards needed in order to open city pool (05/14/08)
The Sweet Springs pool might not be opening on schedule this year unless more lifeguards are hired. Members of the Board of Aldermen heard concerns at their regular meeting Monday, May 12, from the pool board about the possibility of not being able to open the pool this summer... |
Sweet Springs school board approves bus purchase (05/12/08)
The Sweet Springs Board of Education met Thursday, May 8, to approve purchasing a new bus and replacing carpet in the high school. Superintendent Boyd Jones said the district has purchased large buses the last two years. "If we buy this one, we can hold off one year before buying another," Jones said... |
Graduation ceremonies at area schools (05/09/08)
High school graduations: Sweet Springs High School graduation ceremony will be held Friday, May 9, at 7:30 p.m. at the school. Slater High School graduation ceremony will be held Saturday, May 10, at 6:30 p.m. in the gymnasium. Marshall High School graduation ceremony will be held Sunday, May 18, at 2 p.m. in the sports complex... |
Health insurance tops Sweet Springs school board agenda (05/09/08)
Sweet Springs Board of Education discussed health insurance policy options at its regular meeting Thursday, May 8. Superintendent Boyd Jones said for the first time in recent memory the district has a competitive bid from someone other than Forrest T. Jones... |
Sweet Springs FFA students bid farewell to long-time advisor (05/06/08)
Although he wanted the focus to stay on the students, the large crowd at the Sweet Springs FFA Banquet on Wednesday, April 30, made sure that longtime advisor Dan Hill knew he was appreciated. Hill is retiring this year, after 30 years of serving as the agriculture teacher and FFA advisor at the high school. The Sweet Springs FFA chapter was named the number one chapter in the state of Missouri at the Missouri FFA Convention held April 17-18 in Columbia... |
 Giant mushrooms (05/06/08)
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 Rural fire districts redraw boundaries to prepare for enhanced 911 (05/02/08)
With the upcoming countywide 911 coming online, Saline County rural fire districts have met and changed their boundaries in order to encompass areas that were once not covered by any fire department. "Everybody's area has changed somewhat with the exception of Glasgow, Malta Bend and Waverly. Theirs didn't change," said John Rieves, captain of Marshall's Fire Department... |
 9-1-1 Commission chooses site near Marshall airport for proposed central dispatch center (05/03/08)
Pamela Teague, new director of the 9-1-1 dispatch center for Saline County, released minutes of Monday's closed session of the commission late Wednesday, April 30, announcing the commission's decision to build the center on a tract of land adjacent to the new Shirley Martin Community Center/Nicholas-Beazley Aviation Museum, near the Marshall Municipal Airport. |
Enhanced 9-1-1 center site chosen, location not yet released (04/30/08)
Saline County 9-1-1 Commission President John Fletcher said Wednesday, April 30, that the commission has selected a site for the 9-1-1 dispatch center, but would not confirm the location of the site, pending a news release later in the day. The decision was made at a closed-door meeting of the commission Monday, April 28... |
Sweet Springs aldermen approve street projects (04/28/08)
The Sweet Springs Board of Alderman selected the street overlay projects for this year's budget at its meeting Monday, April 14. Hank Taber, superintendent of public works, presented the board with a list of potential streets to include in the 2008 overlay project. The list has more than a mile of city streets that need repair... |
Bonner Springs teen killed in collision on I-70 April 27 (04/28/08)
A Bonner Springs, Kan., teen was killed early Sunday, April 27, and six people were injured in a two-car accident on Interstate 70 west of Sweet Springs, according to Missouri State Highway Patrol. Joshua K. Gaffney, 14, was pronounced dead at the scene by Saline County Coroner Willie Harlow. Next of kin have been notified, according to the report... |
 Sweet Springs FFA Chapter earns top honors at state convention (04/18/08)
Two area FFA chapters received Gold Chapter Awards on the first day of the 80th Missouri FFA Convention, while four local students took first place proficiency awards for the state. The Sweet Springs FFA chapter was named first out of the state's 311 chapters, while Marshall's chapter was named 22nd... |
Suspect in Sweet Springs bank robbery arrested (04/17/08)
Saline County Sheriff Wally George announced early Thursday, April 17, that according to Missouri State Highway Patrol officials, a suspect in the bank robbery April 8 in Sweet Springs was arrested April 16 by Independence police. The suspect escaped after the robbery with an undisclosed amount of money. Sweet Springs police, sheriff's deputies, MSHP troopers and FBI agents have been investigating the case... |
 Dohrman turns over reins of Sweet Springs school board after long tenure as president (04/17/08)
President John Dohrman stepped down after about 11 consecutive years of holding the office at the Sweet Springs Board of Education meeting Thursday, April 10, after one returning and two new members were accepted to the board. The board certified the results from the Tuesday, April 8, election giving Robert Fuehring, Troy Schroeder and Brian Vogelsmeier the three open spots on the board... |
 New mayor takes office in Sweet Springs April 15 (04/15/08)
The Sweet Springs Board of Aldermen met Monday, April 14, to swear in newly elected officials and new Mayor Raymond Kinney had to break a tie vote right off the bat. City Clerk Ronda Nienhueser swore in Kinney to the position of mayor and James Lindemann and Billie Clevenger to positions of aldermen... |
 FBI seeks leads in Sweet Springs bank robbery/First Community Bank announces reopening; praises employees' responses during incident (04/10/08)
Area law enforcement officers, the Missouri State Highway Patrol and the FBI are still looking for a suspect in the robbery Tuesday, April 8, of First Community Bank in Sweet Springs. Meanwhile, the bank announced it was open for business as usual Wednesday... |
 April election/Courthouse renovation tax gets nod from voters (04/09/08)
Editor's note: All vote totals below are unofficial preliminary tallies as of 9 a.m. Wednesday, April 9. The 1/4-cent sales tax to finance a major renovation of the Saline County Courthouse won handily in the local election Tuesday, April 8... |
2 Sweet Spring teens killed, 2 hurt in collision late Monday, April 7 (04/08/08)
A two-vehicle accident near Sweet Springs left two Sweet Springs teenagers dead Monday, April 7. The Missouri State Highway Patrol responded to the accident at about 10:19 p.m. Monday on the South Outer Road, 1 1/2 miles west of Missouri Highway 127... |
Suspect still at large Tuesday after mid-morning bank robbery in Sweet Springs (04/08/08)
Law enforcement officials in Saline County were searching the southwest part of the county Tuesday morning, April 8, after a report of a bank robbery at the First Community Bank of Sweet Springs. Sheriff Wally George said the call came in at 10:28 a.m. that a white male, about 5-foot, 8-inches tall and about 220 pounds, approached a teller and passed a note demanding money "or he would shoot."... |
'Friends of Sweet Springs FFA' hopes to send member to leadership conference (04/08/08)
The newly "officially" formed Friends of the Sweet Springs FFA is looking for those interested in joining their organization and also looking for two Sweet Springs FFA members interested in attending the Washington Leadership Conference. "We want to help keep the FFA strong in Sweet Springs," said DeEtta Murphy, secretary of the newly-formed group. Among the group's other goals are to "connect the Sweet Springs chapter's historic past, to the present, while helping build for the future."... |
April election/Sweet Springs school board candidates make their cases (04/07/08)
Editor's note: The candidates running for Sweet Springs Board of Education were all asked the same questions. Why are you running? What qualifies you for this position? What are two or three issues, problems or goals you think should be top priority in the coming year, if elected to the school board?... |
Sweet Springs firefighter charged with felony in alleged theft case (04/04/08)
Sweet Springs Volunteer Fireman Ryan A. Hall was arrested March 8 after allegedly using a credit card belonging to Sweet Springs Fire Department to purchase gasoline for his personal vehicle. On March 8, Officer Melvin Taber filed a probable cause statement that stated he believed Hall committed one or more offenses on or around Oct. 30, 2007, to March 8, 2008, at Break Time in Sweet Springs... |
Sweet Springs council approves $2.29 million budget (03/27/08)
The Sweet Springs Board of Alderman held a public hearing Wednesday, March 26, to answer residents questions about the 2008-2009 city budget and then approved the $2.29 million budget. "I am glad you're getting the budget done," said Raymond Kinney, who is running unopposed for Sweet Springs mayor in April... |
Sweet Springs youngster hurt in gun accident March 18 (03/19/08)
A Sweet Springs 6-year-old was injured by the recoil of a shotgun on Tuesday, March 18, and taken to I-70 Medical Center for evaluation, according to the Saline County Sheriff's Department. The juvenile sustained a superficial wound near his right shoulder, deputies said... |
Sweet Springs school board approves 2008-09 calendar, class schedule change (03/19/08)
The Sweet Springs Board of Education met Thursday, March 13, to approve the proposed 2008-2009 school calendar and a proposal generated by the teacher committee changing class scheduling. The proposed calendar year for Sweet Springs school district has school beginning Thursday, Aug. 14, and ending Friday, May 15. This calendar features make-up days reordered to allow spring break to remain more intact. It also includes an early out on the last day before Christmas vacation... |
Disagreement over information distribution marks Sweet Springs school board meeting (03/18/08)
Voices rose on a couple of matters at the Sweet Springs Board of Education meeting Thursday, March 13. Board member Cindi Sims asked the board to discuss distribution of board packets for closed session material. Sims apparently asked for materials prior to the Thursday meeting to prepare herself for the decision to be made that night and was denied until further investigation on if there was a policy or motion made by a board in the past on distribution of this material and also to get all board members input.. ... |
Sweet Springs council considers use-or-lose policy on insurance (03/17/08)
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Saline County Republicans select delegates for district and state conventions (03/17/08)
Richard Clemens, chairman of the Saline County Republican Committee, announced the results of the party's caucus, held Saturday, March 15, in the Club House on the Marshall square. Selected to serve as delegates to the district convention in Sedalia April 19 are Lester Bailey, Gordon Buckner, Clemens, Ken Hughson, Ron Murphy, G. Edward Richards, Melvin Smith and Bill Stouffer... |
9-1-1 commission selects director, reviews proposed sites (03/14/08)
The Saline County 9-1-1 Commission has hired a director for the centralized emergency dispatch center and released a list of proposed sites for the facility at its meeting Thursday, March 13, in Miami. The commission announced Friday, March 14, that it has selected Pamela Teague, who has experience implementing 9-1-1 services in Benton County and is currently operations manager and training coordinator of the Barry County enhanced 9-1-1 organization in Cassville... |
Newscope/Marshall, Sweet Springs to host Easter Egg hunts (03/12/08)
Indian Foothills Park will host two Easter Egg Hunts this year. The first on Friday, March 14, at 8 p.m. is a "Flashlight Egg Hunt." It will be for 11 to 14 year olds and will take place down in the Lyon's Bowl. Pre-registration is suggested. The second hunt is the Saturday, March 15, at 10 a.m. and children participating will meet at the tennis courts. Special characters will be there to greet children and parents can take pictures... |
 Lindemann appointed to complete Bernard's term on Sweet Springs board (03/07/08)
In the big-shoes-to-fill department, the man of the hour Thursday, March 6, in Sweet Springs was Jim Lindemann. The former Sweet Springs alderman, who had filed to run for a seat on the board in the April election, found himself appointed to the post early after Alderman Derl Bernard's death Feb. 28 left the board with just enough members to make its quorum... |
 Saline County Century Farm/'Grandpa used to love the river' Dierker recalls (03/04/08)
Dale Dierker remembers fondly the years his grandfather, George "Shorty" Elsner, and grandmother, Marie, lived on the family farm located east of Sweet Springs. "Grandpa never owned a tractor," he said, adding that he was in his late 70s before he sold his team of horses... |
 Lady Orioles defend district title (03/03/08)
CONCORDIA -- A year ahead, a year away. That's how Sweet Springs head girls' basketball coach Boyd Jones sees his sophomore-laden team. The Lady Greyhounds' 17 wins -- tying the school record set by the fine Shelley Rennison-led 2004 squad -- and first-ever appearance in a district championship game foretold good things to come, maybe sooner rather than later... |
 Sweet Springs loses long-time community leader Derl Bernard (02/29/08)
The community of Sweet Springs will be different from now on. For the first time in nearly 50 years, Derl Bernard will no longer be in or around the offices of local government. Bernard died Thursday, Feb. 28, after a lengthy illness that increasingly kept him from participating fully in the work of the Board of Aldermen... |
Sweet Springs school board hears school achievement reports Feb. 18 (02/22/08)
The Sweet Springs Board of Education met Monday, Feb. 18, to hear several reports on school achievements. Janell Castle, A+ program coordinator, told the board that the school had its designation review Jan. 16. "It went very well," she said. The recommendation based off the review will be presented to the Missouri State Board of Education in April... |
Costs cited as Sweet Springs school board opts to charge admission for baseball, softball games (02/19/08)
The Sweet Springs Board of Education met Monday, Feb. 18, to approve an admission fee to softball and baseball games. Superintendent Boyd Jones said, "We have spoken previously about charging admission to the baseball and softball games." Several I-70 schools are already charging admission... |
Florissant man hurt in 1-car wreck on I-70 Feb. 5 (02/06/08)
Christopher R. Fromme, 29, of Florissant, sustained moderate injuries in a rollover crash Tuesday, Feb. 5, on Interstate 70, two miles west of Missouri Highway 127. According to a Missouri State Highway Patrol report, Fromme was injured when he lost control of the 2005 Chevrolet he was driving westbound on I-70... |
Sweet Springs aldermen approve fire department repair costs (02/04/08)
The Sweet Springs Board of Aldermen approved two requests during recent meetings by the city's fire department for equipment replacement and maintenance. At its Jan. 22 meeting, the board approved the expenditure of $1,600 for equipment that was damaged while battling a truck fire on Interstate 70 recently... |
 Lady 'Hounds fall at Sacred Heart (01/31/08)
SEDALIA -- Sacred Heart broke open a tight game with a 17-4 run during the third quarter Wednesday to take a 49-29 non-conference victory over the Sweet Springs girls' basketball team. The Lady Greyhounds hung around for a half, getting three buckets -- including a three-pointer -- from junior Stephanie Krause. ... |
Hoops games rescheduled (01/30/08)
Tuesday's snowstorm caused the postponement of several Saline Area high school basketball games. The Marshall boys' NCMC contest at Moberly has been rescheduled for Feb. 7, although the Lady Owls' home tilt against Chillicothe -- which was snowed out on its original Dec. 8 date -- has been canceled... |
Sweet Springs aldermen low on options for budgeting lawsuit settlement costs (01/29/08)
The Sweet Springs Board of Aldermen is leaving no stone unturned as it seeks a way to pay a $25,000 lawsuit settlement out of the current fiscal year budget -- but so far none of the stones has yielded the required amount. Mayor Roxanne Hinton raised the issue at the board's Jan. 22 meeting, noting that the settlement has been paid, but the budget now needs to be adjusted to account for it... |
Sweet Springs man injured in 1-car accident Jan. 27 (01/28/08)
Edwin D. Nelson, 41, of Sweet Springs suffered moderate injuries early Sunday morning, Jan. 27, in a one-car accident on South Outer Road, about 0.10 miles west of the North Outer Road overpass, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol. Nelson was eastbound on South Outer Road of Interstate 70 when he lost control of his 2000 Chevrolet and traveled off the left side of the road, according to the report... |
Sweet Springs Aldermen approve water rate hike (01/28/08)
Water rates in Sweet Springs were nudged up Tuesday, Jan. 22, when the Board of Aldermen approved an ordinance setting the new rate at $8 for the first 133 cubic feet and 6 cents for each cubic foot thereafter. The previous rate per cubic foot was 5.7 cents... |
Newscope/Sweet Springs council to meet Jan. 28 (01/25/08)
The Sweet Springs Board of Aldermen has scheduled a special closed meeting for 4 p.m. Monday, Jan. 28.
The only item on the agenda indicates the board plans to go into closed session to discuss personnel matters. |
 Sweet Springs mayor decides not to seek re-election in April (01/23/08)
While observers of state politics were busy reacting to the surprise announcement that Gov. Matt Blunt will not seek a second term in office, another political leader closer to home made the same decision known. Sweet Springs Mayor Roxanne Hinton did not file for re-election by the 5 p.m. ... |
Filing period ends; Ballots set for April election (01/23/08)
The April ballot for local government offices has taken its final shape after the filing period for most boards and councils ended Tuesday, Jan. 22. For Marshall City Council seats -- one in each ward --incumbents have filed to be on the ballot: Sheila Cook, Ward 1; Vince Lutterbie, Ward 2; Dan Brandt, Ward 3; and Ron Duvall, Ward 4... |
Newscope/Sweet Springs aldermen to meet Jan. 22 (01/21/08)
The Sweet Springs Board of Aldermen will convene Tuesday, Jan. 22, at 7 p.m. to hold a meeting that was postponed from Monday, Jan. 14, when the board did not get a quorum of members present. On the agenda will be budget adjustments, an ordinance setting water rates, an ordinance on display of city stickers and an ordinance to put a telecommunications business license on the ballot... |
Local government offices for April ballot begin to fill out (01/18/08)
The April ballot for local government offices is beginning to fill out as more people have thrown their hats in the ring. For Marshall City Council seats -- one in each ward -- incumbents have filed to be on the ballot: Sheila Cook, Ward 1; Vince Lutterbie, Ward 2; Dan Brandt, Ward 3; and Ron Duvall, Ward 4... |
Robert Gene Venable (01/14/08)
Robert Gene Venable, 74, of rural Sweet Springs, died Saturday, Jan. 12, 2008, at Big Bend Retreat in Slater. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2008, at Campbell-Lewis Chapel in Marshall, with William W. Harlow officiating. Visitation will be held from 10 to 11 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Ridge Park Cemetery in Marshall. Memorials may be made to Big Bend Retreat. Online condolences may be sent to www.campbell-lewis.com... |
Sweet Springs BOE hires auditor, hears about award (01/11/08)
The Sweet Springs Board of Education met Monday, Jan. 7, to hire next school year's auditor. The board approved hiring auditor Randall Fiene. He has been the district auditor for a number of years. "I can't remember a time when someone else has done it," said Superintendent Boyd Jones. "I am aware of no reason to end that relationship."... |
Newscope/Sweet Springs FCCLA hosts Chili and Soup Dinner (01/11/08)
Sweet Springs High School's Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) will host its annual Chili and Soup Dinner on Sunday, Jan. 13, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the high school commons area. Freewill donations will be accepted. The group will be serving chili, soup, drink and desserts... |
 30-year career nears end for Sweet Springs ag teacher (01/07/08)
Sweet Springs' vocational agriculture teacher and FFA advisor Dan Hill is now beginning his last semester. He plans to retire this year after 30 years at the school district. "It's time to let somebody else have all the fun," laughed Hill, who was named the outstanding agriculture instructor in Missouri in July 2007 by the Missouri Vocational Agriculture Teacher's Association... |
The life of a teacher: Dan Hill recounts career roots (01/07/08)
It's no secret that many students -- and former students -- of Sweet Springs High School have credited Dan Hill, FFA advisor and agriculture teacher, with helping them be successful in the school's FFA program and in life. Now in his 30th and last year teaching at the high school, Hill, who was Missouri's vocational teacher of the year in 2007, credits his high school agriculture instructor, Tony Asburry, for his desire to become a teacher... |
Newscope/Sweet Springs school board to meet Jan. 7 (01/04/08)
Sweet Springs Board of Education will meet at 7 p.m. Monday, Jan. 7, at Sweet Springs Elementary School, 105 Main St. Agenda items include the December financial report, School Board Recognition Week, the February board meeting and the 2007-08 audit. The board will also meet in closed session to discuss personnel and student issues... |
Sweet Springs aldermen approve grant application, discuss tax collection change (12/28/07)
Sweet Springs Aldermen met in regular session Monday, Dec. 10, to address a lengthy agenda, including an application for a planning grant from Rural Development. The $9,000 grant would help the city address ways to improve the city lagoon. Approval to pursue it was unanimous... |
Newscope/Sweet Springs man charged with bribery (12/27/07)
A Sweet Springs resident, already under scrutiny for allegedly driving while intoxicated, driving while his license was suspended and with two warrants outstanding from earlier incidents, added another charge to the list Friday, Dec. 21, when he tried to bribe the arresting officer... |
Sweet Springs school board approves several contracts (12/14/07)
The Sweet Springs Board of Education met Monday, Dec. 10, to approve contracts with MUSIC, Interstate Studio and Walsworth publishing. Sweet Springs school district's property insurance rates are due on Dec. 31 each year and cover a full calendar year... |
Sweet Springs man dies in fire late Nov. 30 (12/01/07)
A 69-year-old Sweet Springs man died in a blaze at his home on Rose Street late Friday, Nov.30, according to Fire Chief Todd Anderson. |
Kansas City woman seriously hurt in accident on I-70 at Sweet Springs Nov. 30 (12/01/07)
A Kansas City woman was seriously injured in a one-car accident on Interstate 70 Friday, Nov. 30, according to a Missouri State Highway Patrol report. Joan K. Kohler, 76, was transported by air ambulance to St. Luke's Hospital in Kansas City, troopers said... |
Sweet Springs board sets election filing dates in shortened meeting (11/30/07)
The tone for the meeting of the Sweet Springs Board of Aldermen was set early when Alderman Lewis Bybee made a motion to shorten the agenda considerably in consideration for two members who are in poor health. Hinton objected, noting that the business of the city has to be addressed in spite of health issues on the board... |
Sweet Springs Aldermen join Verizon settlement (11/27/07)
The Sweet Springs Board of Aldermen held a special meeting on Friday, Nov. 16, in the board room of I-70 Medical Center to help accommodate an alderman who was in the hospital. The board approved joining the Verizon Wireless class action settlement, in which both Marshall and Slater have already agreed to participate... |
Sweet Springs man killed by trooper Nov. 24 (11/26/07)
A Sweet Springs man died Saturday, Nov. 24, in a residence north of Houstonia, when his allegedly violent and uncooperative behavior brought the Missouri State Highway Patrol's Special Weapons and Tactics team (SWAT) to his doorstep. Dennis R. Mullins, 27, of Sweet Springs, was shot by a member of the team after two gunshots were heard coming from upstairs in the home. Mullins later died at Fitzgibbon Hospital in Marshall... |
Official: No reports of MRSA at Sweet Springs schools (11/26/07)
Sweet Springs School District Superintendent Boyd Jones reported there have been no cases of MRSA (methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus) in the Sweet Springs school district so far. Jones assured the board that they are taking every precaution available... |
Newscope/Sweet Springs Board of Education agrees to football co-op with Malta Bend school (11/26/07)
Malta Bend students will have their first opportunity to play football after the Sweet Springs Board of Education unanimously agreed to allow the school to co-op with them in football. The board met on Tuesday, Nov. 20, at noon to discuss the proposition with five of seven members present... |
Newscope/Sheriff's deputies investigate a variety of incidents (11/19/07)
Saline County Sheriff's Deputies were busy with a variety of incidents over the weekend, beginning with an arson investigation Saturday morning, Nov. 17, around 7 a.m. at the southeast corner of County Road 401 where it intersects tracks of the Union Pacific Railroad near Grand Pass... |
Malta Bend students may get chance to play league football if boards reach agreement (11/15/07)
Malta Bend has never had a football program, but not for lack of interest, according to school officials. That may soon change if a proposed partnership with Sweet Springs school district comes to pass. The Sweet Springs Board of Education discussed at its Nov. 6 meeting the possibility of forming a partnership with Malta Bend that would allow students from the smaller school to play on Sweet Springs' team... |
9-1-1 Commission moves toward filling director position, key to progress (11/09/07)
The Saline County Enhanced 9-1-1 board got a lot of work done at its meeting Thursday, Nov. 8, in Sweet Springs. The board approved publication of ads for the position of director, placing the salary in the range of $40,000 to $60,000, depending on education, overall qualifications and experience. A benefit package will be negotiable... |
MoDOT plans repair work on I-70 (11/07/07)
The Missouri Department of Transportation announced Oct. 30 that asphalt repair operations will begin on I-70 in Saline County on Tuesday, Nov. 13, at 7 a.m. and will be completed on Wednesday, Nov. 14, at 5 p.m. The first project will begin at the junction of I-70 and Route EE east of Sweet Springs and will continue east to end at the junction of I-70 and Route YY west of Marshall Junction... |
Sweet Springs man arrested for alleged drug possession (11/06/07)
A routine traffic stop for an expired license plate resulted in the arrest of a Sweet Springs man on Monday, Nov. 5, at his residence. Further investigation turned up an active arrest warrant for a non-moving traffic violation in Pettis County and a suspended driver's license... |
Judge dismisses 2 suits against Sweet Springs Alderman Oct. 31 (11/01/07)
Two order of protection suits against Sweet Springs Alderman Lewis Bybee have been dismissed, according to court officials. The suits, one filed by Sweet Springs Mayor Roxanne Hinton, and one by Alderman Billie Clevenger, were prompted by a heated exchange during the Sept. 12 Board of Aldermen meeting... |
Sheriff seeks tattooed suspect in 2 recent vehicle thefts (10/25/07)
Saline County Sheriff's Department officers are looking for a Boonville man in connection with the theft of two vehicles, one a classic 1964 Ford Impala SS owned by Stanley Horman of Sweet Springs, on Tuesday, Oct. 23. The man is described as a white male, 6 feet tall and 165 pounds, with brown eyes and brown hair, a goatee and heavily-tattoed arms. He was last seen in the vicinity of Sharon township... |
Sweet Springs man dies in auto-repair accident at his home Saturday, Oct. 20 (10/22/07)
Sweet Springs resident Gabriel R. Navarro, 47, died Saturday afternoon, Oct. 20, at his home, as a result of injuries sustained while he was attempting to repair a 1992 Ford minivan. Saline County Sheriff’s Department officers were called to the scene at 204 E. Marshall in Sweet Springs about 4:30 p.m. Saturday by Kathy Navarro, wife of the victim, who said she had been away from home earlier and returned to find her husband under the van... |
Orville A. Hinck (10/19/07)
Orville A. Hinck, 78, of Sweet Springs, died Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2007, at Boone Hospital Center in Columbia. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, October 20, 2007, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Sweet Springs, with Rev. Dan Wing officiating. ... |
Sweet Springs school board adjusts pay policy to account for tax law change (10/17/07)
The Sweet Springs Board of Education met on Thursday, Oct. 11, to adopt an amendment to policy that would keep the district and teachers from being penalized because of a change in the federal tax code. The tax law change says that any employees who work only part of the year -- not just educators -- and who have a choice on how they are paid may be subject to an additional 20 percent tax if they opt to spread out their compensation over 12 months... |
Newscope/Friday, October 12 (10/12/07)
Order of protection hearing continued in Sweet Springs aldermen case Sweet Springs Alderman Lewis Bybee's day in court was postponed for another 20 days when Judge Randall Shackelford granted a continuance requested by Sweet Springs Mayor Roxanne Hinton at a hearing on Thursday, Oct. 11, at the courthouse in Marshall... |
Sweet Springs aldermen continue to deal with tensions (10/11/07)
The Sweet Springs Board of Aldermen conducted its business without incident Tuesday, Oct. 9, after an argument during its previous meeting resulted in an assault complaint by two members against a third. But tension remained evident among members of the board as it discussed several difficult issues, including one motion referring to the assault complaint... |
Newscope/Thursday, October 11 (10/11/07)
Sheriff's department investigates report of loose dogs causing problems near Sweet Springs On Monday, Oct. 8, Saline County Sheriff's Department officers were asked to investigate reports of dogs running loose and invading neighbors' properties at a rural Sweet Springs location... |
Legal fees may force Sweet Springs to cut back city staff (10/10/07)
Sweet Springs city officials may have to make staffing cutbacks to compensate for expected budget shortfalls primarily caused by unexpected attorney fees. Mayor Roxanne Hinton offered the Board of Aldermen a proposal during its regular meeting Tuesday, Oct. 9, for reducing staff enough to free up $30,730... |
Newscope/Wednesday, October 3 (10/03/07)
Marshall woman suffers minor injuries in 1-vehicle accident No one was seriously injured and vehicle damage was minor in an accident at 11:40 p.m. Oct. 2, on Missouri Highway 240 at Route O, according to a report filed by the Missouri State Highway Patrol... |
Conflict at Sweet Springs board meeting results in assault complaint filed against alderman (10/01/07)
According to a report from the Saline County Sheriff's Department, a complaint of 3rd degree assault has been filed against Lewis Bybee, Sweet Springs, as a result of his actions at a Sweet Springs City Council meeting on Sept. 12. The complaint was lodged against Bybee by Sweet Springs Mayor Roxanne Hinton, after what she said was "threatening" behavior directed at her and at Alderman Billie Clevenger over a discussion about an issue before the council regarding the city swimming pool... |
Sweet Springs Board of Education sets senior trip, graduation dates (09/21/07)
Sweet Springs Board of Education met on Thursday, Sept. 13, and set the senior trip and graduation dates. The Class of 2008's senior trip dates are from Friday, May 2, to Wednesday, May 7, 2008. They will graduate on Friday, May 9. The board also heard an update on the Washington, D. C., trip that will include grades eight, nine and 10... |
Columbia man suffers minor injury in accident on I-70 (09/17/07)
A 30-year-old Columbia man was taken to I-70 Medical Center in Sweet Springs Sunday, Sept. 16, after an accident involving three vehicles at the 67 mile marker on Interstate 70. Aaron C. Cook suffered minor injuries in the accident, according to a Missouri State Highway Patrol report... |
Columbia man suffers minor injury in accident on I-70 Sept. 16 (09/16/07)
A 30-year-old Columbia man was taken to I-70 Medical in Sweet Springs Sunday, Sept. 16, after an accident involving three vehicles at the 67 mile marker on Interstate 70. Aaron C. Cook suffered minor injuries in the accident, according to a Missouri State Highway Patrol report... |
Marshall man sentenced for robbing bank in May (09/14/07)
A 35-year-old Marshall man has been sentenced to more than three years in prison for robbing Community Bank of Marshall's Sweet Springs branch in May. The U.S. Attorney's office announced Wednesday, Sept. 12, that Jeffrey Lee Wright was sentenced to 41 months without parole in federal prison for robbing the bank... |
Sweet Springs aldermen adopt ordinance limiting the number of dogs residents can keep/Board also reduces the speed limit on 2 city streets (09/12/07)
The Sweet Springs Board of Aldermen was able to find a compromise on a controversial ordinance limiting the number of dogs residents can keep. The board voted three to one to approve an ordinance allowing a maximum of six dogs over the age of six months to be kept in any residence within the city limits... |
Sweet Springs finances get good marks overall from auditor; city still faces challenges with debt in water and sewer funds (09/11/07)
The city of Sweet Springs received good marks from its independent auditor at the Board of Aldermen meeting Monday, Sept. 11. The board also set the city's tax levy for the coming year. The audit report was presented by Allen Schelp, a certified public accountant with the office of Randall C. Fiene. He said the auditors were able to give the city an unqualified or "clean" opinion on the city's finances, but he offered a note of caution about the city's debt load... |
Sweet Springs Board of Education votes to shift levy funds (08/30/07)
The Sweet Springs Board of Education met on Thursday, Aug. 23, to not raise the tax rate but to place 50 cents of the $3.35 tax levy in the capital improvement fund instead of a general fund. "The levy has nothing to do with generating income," said Superintendent Boyd Jones. "This (movement of money) will not hinder any other part of the school's function."... |
Sweet Springs man hurt in 1-car accident Sunday, Aug. 26 (08/29/07)
According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol accident reports, a Sweet Springs man received minor injuries in a one-car accident in Johnson County. On Sunday, Aug. 26, a 1989 Ford was being driven northbound on NE 1051 at NE 1200 by John Crank, 53, when he approached the T- intersection. The vehicle slid through the intersection and struck a grass embankment, the report said... |
Sweet Springs aldermen vote to replace police patrol car (08/28/07)
To repair or replace, that is the question. The Sweet Springs Board of Aldermen faced a dilemma many car-owners eventually face, whether to put money into repairing a well-used vehicle or put the money toward replacing it. After some discussion at a special meeting Friday, Aug. 24, the board decided a police patrol car with transmission and rear end problems was not worth the more than $4,100 the repairs were expected to cost... |
Sweet Springs school board approves bid to replace leaky roof (08/27/07)
Sweet Springs School Board awarded Meyer Roofing Inc. (MRI) of Springfield, Ill., the bid to replace the 35-year-old leaky roof above the gym and older portion of the building at the Marshall Street campus, on Thursday, Aug. 23. Superintendent Boyd Jones told the board that everyone he called to find out information on MRI gave them "gleeming" recommendations. He called schools on the list given by the company and schools not on the list... |
Mo. PSC holds public hearing on KCP&L rate increase request (08/21/07)
Kansas City Power and Light Company's (KCP&L) request to increase its rates was the purpose of a public hearing in Marshall and Carrollton on Monday, Aug. 20. The company serves 271,000 consumers in Western Missouri and made its initial request in February to the Missouri Public Service Commission (PSC)... |
Newscope/Tuesday, August 21 (08/21/07)
Marshall police arrest pair on drug charges Marshall police arrested Jonni K. Sutton, 27, of Marshall and Jesse D. Brock, 26, of rural Sweet Springs, on charges of drug possession Monday, Aug. 20, at Sherry Estates Apartments at 800 S. Miami... |
Sweet Springs aldermen continue to work on legislation to regulate dogs in the city (08/16/07)
Before the Sweet Springs Board of Aldermen approved an ordinance regulating vicious dogs at its June 11 meeting, a provision was taken out for later consideration regarding the number of dogs that could be kept in the city. At the board's meeting Monday, Aug. 13, that provision was revisited, but several citizens spoke against it and the proposal to limit to three the number of dogs any individual can keep was tabled... |
Cooling centers in Saline County posted (08/10/07)
The Saline County Health Department announced Friday, Aug. 10, that county residents can seek shelter from the heat in the following "cooling centers:" In Marshall: The Marshall Senior Center, 72 W. Morgan, (660) 886-9888, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.; The Marshall Public Library, 214 N. ... |
2 hurt in 2 one-car accidents in Saline County Friday, Aug. 3 (08/06/07)
Two separate one-car accidents left a Sedalia woman with moderate injuries and a Sweet Springs woman with minor injuries on Friday, Aug. 3. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol accident reports, Lori Maddex, 40, of Sedalia was driving a 1998 Pontiac southbound on U.S. 65 just south of Route UU when the vehicle traveled off the right edge of the roadway... |
Two break-ins reported, one involving knife attack/Blackburn man apprehended by deputies on burglary charge, held in lieu of $50,000 cash bond (07/30/07)
The Saline County Sheriff's Department responded to two incidents of burglary over the weekend, one involving an assault with a knife that resulted in injuries to the alleged assailant and to one victim. On Saturday, July 28, the department was contacted by Sweet Springs Police Department in regard to a knife attack at a rural residence in Sweet Springs... |
3 weekend accidents result in 6 injuries (07/30/07)
According to Missouri State Highway Patrol accident reports, three weekend accidents left five people with minor injuries and one with moderate injuries. On Friday, July 27, a 2007 Chevrolet driven by Thomas Rufus, 60, of Homeland, Calif., was totaled on County Road 328... |
Sweet Springs officials learn of $20,000 sales tax error (07/17/07)
It's Christmas in July for some lucky Missouri city, but at the holiday comes at the expense of Sweet Springs. Sweet Springs officials were notified within the past week that an apparent sales tax filing error by an area company resulted in an overpayment to the city last year of more than $20,000, money that should have gone to another Missouri city... |
Sweet Springs school board nominated for state honor (07/13/07)
The Sweet Springs School Board handled mostly routine business during the regularly scheduled meeting on Thursday, July 12. Superintendent Boyd Jones told the board that they have again been nominated as outstanding school board by the Missouri State Teachers Association. Last year they were named in the top 15 of boards from across the state... |
 High tide in Sweet Springs (07/02/07)
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Independence Day 2007 (07/02/07)
Arrow Rock: On July 4, movie memories from "Tom and Huck" filmed in Arrow Rock in 1972 will be held at 10 a.m. at the Christian Church on Main St. Old fashioned games such as hoops, sack races, jump rope, croquet and tug-o-war will be played at 11 a.m. A parade down Main St. will begin at 1 p.m. The Arrow Rock Lyceum Theater will show "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer" at 2 p.m. A picnic buffet will be held at "Becky Thatcher's home" on Main St. at 5:30 p.m... |
Newcope/Monday, June 2 (07/02/07)
Litter pick-up event rescheduled for July 7 After rain Saturday, June 30, caused the postponement of the scheduled "Take Pride in Marshall" litter pick-up, organizer David Kemm announced that the event would take place Saturday, July 7. Volunteers should meet at the City Office Building, 214 N. Lafayette in Marshall, by 9:30 a.m... |
Food, fireworks and music featured in area festivities (06/28/07)
Arrow Rock: On July 4, movie memories from "Tom and Huck" filmed in Arrow Rock in 1972 will be held at 10 a.m. at the Christian Church on Main St. Old fashioned games such as hoops, sack races, jump rope, croquet and tug-o-war will be played at 11 a.m. A parade down Main St. will begin at 1 p.m. The Arrow Rock Lyceum Theater will show "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer" at 2 p.m. A picnic buffet will be held at "Becky Thatcher's home" on Main St. at 5:30 p.m... |
Sweet Springs school board keeps cafeteria prices stable, approves list of class trip destination possibilities (06/15/07)
The Sweet Springs Board of Education met on Tuesday, June 12, to discuss cafeteria prices, senior trip destinations and staff appointments. Superintendent Boyd Jones said he researched the cafeteria prices of several comparative area schools and there is a "wide variance from one school to the next."... |
Several blood drives planned this summer/Area residents have opportunities to be philanthropists without writing a check (06/14/07)
In the next two months, Saline County residents have three opportunities to donate blood through the Community Blood Center. And if Carrollton isn't too far to go, there is a fourth opportunity to donate between now and August 16. GE Energy of Slater is sponsoring a blood drive in the break room of GE Energy at 342 W. ... |
Sweets Springs council approves bid to fix library roof, sets water rate (06/13/07)
The chronically leaky roof over the Sweet Springs Library will get a new coating that city officials hope will finally stop the drips. The Sweet Springs Board of Aldermen approved a bid at its meeting Monday, June 11, by Brady Construction to apply a coat of elastic sealant to the roof of the library at a cost of $11,569... |
Sweet Springs aldermen approve vicious dog law (06/12/07)
Regulating vicious dogs proved to be non-controversial, but regulating nuisance dogs may be trickier, judging by discussions at the Sweet Springs Board of Aldermen meeting Monday, June 11. The board approved a new ordinance regulating vicious dogs, a measure that has been under consideration for several months... |
Sweets Springs council approves vicious dog ordinance, water rate hike, library roof repair (06/11/07)
The Sweet Springs Board of Aldermen approved a new ordinance regulating vicious dogs that has been under consideration for several months. The new law was proposed in response to reports of dogs attacking people, according to the preamble to the ordinance... |
Newscope/Friday, June 8 (06/08/07)
Sweet Springs Board of Education to meet June 12 The Sweet Springs R-VII Board of Education will meet on Tuesday, June 12, at 8 p.m. in the elementary school to approve several appointments and hire part-time custodians and summer part-time maintenance workers... |
Commission hears update on land issue (06/06/07)
The Saline County Commissioners met on Tuesday, June 5, to hear about land abandoned by the county in Sweet Springs area and back taxes for a property in Miami. Edward McInteer, representing William and Margie Treece, and also sitting in on the meeting for the attorney who represents Don Johnson and Harry Johnson, gave the commission an update on a lawsuit about a piece of property of less than an acre, located near Sweet Springs... |
 Saline County BBQ marks half-century of food, fun/Weather holds as past co-chairmen honored, fair queens selected (06/04/07)
Editor's note: For more photos from the Saline County BBQ, see page 2 in today's paper and visit http://www.marshallnews.com/gallery/2007salinecobbq. History was a main focus at the 50th anniversary Saline County BBQ Saturday, June 3. Although a few sprinkles fell late in the afternoon, the 2007 edition of the Saline County BBQ continued one of its traditions: No one got very wet... |
2 hurt in 2-car accident on I-70 June 2 (06/04/07)
A Marshall woman and a Malta Bend man were injured Saturday, June 2, in a two-car accident on Interstate 70, according to a Missouri State Highway Patrol accident report. The accident occurred about 11:48 p.m., patrol officials said, one mile west of county road 211... |
 18 compete for Junior Saline County Fair Queen title (06/01/07)
Molly E. Deibel Molly Elizabeth Deibel, 15, the daughter of Katy Meyer and Corey Deibel of Waverly, is sponsored by Work-to-Win. She will be a sophomore at Santa Fe High School in the fall. She is on the A Honor roll, is a State FFA record book winner, 2006 Cover Miss Queen, a member of the 2005 district Softball Summer League Championship team, has won numerous medals in track, and is a District band contest winner for her drum solo... |
Sweet Springs man cited in 3-vehicle accident on I-70 (05/24/07)
According to a Missouri State Highway Patrol accident report, two were injured in a three-vehicle accident Wednesday, May 23, about 2:35 p.m. on eastbound Interstate 70 at the 23.2 mile marker. A Sweet Springs man was cited by troopers, according to the report... |
Sweet Springs aldermen hear concerns about planned residential care facility (05/23/07)
The Sweet Springs Board of Alderman met on Monday, May 14, to discuss citizen concerns and legalities regarding a proposed residential care facility for mentally handicapped individuals. Peggy Short approached the board to stress her concerns about a piece of property on South Elm Street and the intended use of the property... |
3 injured in 2 Saline County traffic accidents May 16 (05/17/07)
Two Sweet Springs residents suffered moderate injuries in a one-vehicle accident on Route 127 and a Slater woman received minor injuries in an accident on Route 240. Both accidents occurred early Wednesday morning, May 16. Amber D. Gustafson, 29, of Sweet Springs was driving on Route 127 just north of County Road 422 at 12:22 a.m. when she apparently swerved to avoid striking a deer, according to a Missouri State Highway Patrol report... |
 Sweet Springs holds graduation ceremony for 30 seniors (05/15/07)
Thirty seniors at Sweet Springs marched in to the tune of "Fanfare and Processional" played by the Sweet Springs High School Band on Friday, May 11, and marched out as graduates to "Fanfare and Recessional." Superintendent Boyd Jones welcomed family members and guests to the night's event and said thank you for joining in to "celebrate the many accomplishments of the class of 2007."... |
Man accused of robbing bank also suspected of Marshall thefts (05/11/07)
Local law enforcement officials contend that Jeffrey Lee Wright committed a number of thefts in Marshall prior to allegedly robbing the Community Bank of Marshall Sweet Springs branch Friday, May 4. John F. Wood, United States Attorney for the Western District of Missouri, announced Monday, May 7, that Wright was charged in federal court with robbing the Sweet Springs bank... |
Sweet Springs school board approves 'priceless' trip to Washington, D.C. (05/11/07)
The Sweet Springs school board met on Thursday, May 10, to discuss personnel resignations and hiring, instructional television (ITV) classes, a trip to Washington, D.C., and next year's curriculum. Superintendent Boyd Jones gave the board an update on the last day of school. It has been moved from Wednesday, May 22, back to the original date of Wednesday, May 16, due to the "forgiveness of snow days" law recently signed by Gov. Matt Blunt... |
Graduation 2007 (05/10/07)
Graduation ceremonies for area schools include the following commencement ceremonies: -- Bueker Middle School: 7 p.m. Friday, May 11, at Bueker Middle School; -- Sweet Springs High School: 7:30 p.m. Friday, May 11, in the high school gym; -- Slater High School: 6:30 p.m. Saturday, May 12, at the high school football field or in the high school gym in case of rain;... |
 Marshall man arrested for bank robbery (05/07/07)
A Marshall man was taken into custody by Missouri State Highway Patrol after allegedly robbing the Community Bank of Marshall in Sweet Springs Friday, May 6. Jeffrey Lee Wright, 35, of the 600 block of South Lafayette, was apprehended at a Kansas City casino about four hours after the robbery and was arrested without incident. He was subsequently turned over to FBI agents, according to FBI spokesman Jeff Lanza... |
Area schools adjust scheduled last days after Blunt signs 'snow days' bill (05/07/07)
For students, parents and teachers wondering when exactly school would be out for the summer this year, the wait is over. Legislative wrangling over a proposed reprieve for schools that had missed many days due to severe ice storms this past winter provided some suspense over what is normally a routine matter... |
Two from KC injured in I-70 accident May 6 (05/07/07)
According to a Missouri Highway Patrol accident report, two people were injured in a two-car accident on I-70 westbound, west of Davis Creek on Sunday, May 6, that ejected both driver and passenger from one of the vehicles. Laura E. Mountain, 28, of Lake Ozark, was driving a 2003 Pontiac Grand Prix westbound on I-70 when the vehicle traveled off the right side of the roadway, according to the report... |
Stella M. Cordes (05/01/07)
Stella M. Cordes, 79, of Sweet Springs, died Monday, April 30, 2007, at Sweet Springs Villa. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, May 4, 2007, at Campbell-Lewis Chapel in Sweet Springs. Rev. Tommy Mapes will officiate. Friends may call after 4 p.m. ... |
Sweet Springs aldermen discuss dog ordinance (04/16/07)
The Sweet Springs Board of Aldermen again discussed changes in the city's "vicious dog" ordinance during their regular meeting on Monday, April 9. The board looked at copies of the city's current ordinance and a copy of the city of Sedalia's dog ordinance. Board members noted that neither ordinance bans any specific breed of dog... |
Voters choose school board reps (04/04/07)
Voters chose board of education members in several districts throughout Saline County in the April 3 municipal election. In Marshall, incumbents Cindy Brandt and Kathy Green were returned to their seats on the board for new three-year terms, according to unofficial results released Tuesday night by County Clerk Ken Bryant... |
Sweet Springs aldermen accept resignation of dispatcher (04/03/07)
The Sweet Springs Board of Alderman met for a special meeting at city hall in Sweet Springs on March 30 to deal with personnel matters. Mayor Roxanne Hinton presented a letter of resignation from Tommi Guier who was working as a part-time dispatcher for the police department. The board voted to accept the resignation... |
Municipal election: April 3, 2007/Four candidates seek positions on Sweet Springs Board of Education (03/23/07)
Editor's note: Four candidates are running for seats on the Sweet Springs Board of Educations. Candidates were asked the same questions for these profiles. Cindi Sims Cindi Sims was born and raised in Sweet Springs. She attended Holy Cross Lutheran School in Emma, and graduated from Sweet Springs R-7 before going on to the University of Missouri where she earned an agriculture degree... |
Sweet Springs resident asks aldermen to pass dog ordinance (03/15/07)
The Sweet Springs Board of Aldermen heard about a vicious dog incident during their regular meeting on Monday, March 12. Sweet Springs resident Terry Saylor appeared before the board to request that the board look into adopting a vicious dog ordinance to ban certain breeds of dogs that are deemed vicious... |
County approves license (03/13/07)
The Saline County Commission approved a liquor license for The Cheese Store in Sweet Springs during its regular meeting at the Saline County Courthouse on Tuesday, March 13. The commission also approved a request by the Saline County Recorder's office for the hiring of Sherry Bybee of Marshall as a part-time employee of the office... |
Newscope/Tuesday, March 6 (03/06/07)
Forums scheduled about Community Cancer Center Capital Campaign in several communities in March Representatives of the Community Division of the Community Cancer Center Capital Campaign of Fitzgibbon Hospital in Marshall will be hosting a series of forums to share information about the campaign... |
Newscope/Friday, March 2 (03/02/07)
Sweet Springs aldermen continue work on budget The Sweet Springs Board of Aldermen met in a special meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 27, to work on the budget for the April 1, 2007, to March 31, 2008 fiscal year, according to unofficial minutes. Adjustments to the budget were made in various areas including health insurance, which was adjusted according to the Missouri Local Government Employees Retirement Sysgtem... |
 FFA Week finery (02/28/07)
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Sweet Springs resident injured in accident (02/28/07)
A Sweet Springs resident sustained minor injuries in a motor vehicle accident in Saline County early on Wednesday, Feb. 28. According to a highway patrol report, at about 3:45 a.m. a 2006 Chevrolet being driven by Bruce J. Hoyes, 27, of Sweet Springs, struck the trailer unit of a tractor-trailer being driven by Larry J. Gordon, 65, of Mexico. The accident occurred on U.S. 65 approximately one mile south of I-70, police said... |
Newscope/Monday, Feb. 26 (02/26/07)
Sweet Springs aldermen discuss budget during special meeting The Sweet Springs Board of Aldermen met in special session Thursday, Feb. 22, to discuss the town's budget, acccording to unofficial minutes. Several small cuts were made to city hall utilities, supplies, seminar expenses, attorney fees, police supplies, fire payroll, police fuel and mowing-clean-up expenses, according to a copy of the unofficial minutes... |
Sweet Springs aldermen adopt 1979 comprehensive zoning plan (02/15/07)
The Sweet Springs Board of Aldermen adopted a 1979 comprehensive zoning plan during its regular board meeting on Monday, Feb. 12. The board was notified that the original 1979 plan had never been adopted by the city, therefore making zoning invalid... |
Two hurt in I-70 accident (02/14/07)
Two people sustained minor injuries in an accident involving two passenger cars and two tractor-trailers on Interstate 70 in Saline County on Tuesday, Feb. 13. The accident occurred at approximately 7:30 a.m. on eastbound I-70 about 1.25 miles east of Route YY, police said. ... |
E 9-1-1 board told three companies have interest in submitting proposals (02/09/07)
The Saline County Enhanced 9-1-1 board discussed the response to the request for proposals (RFP) sent out to potential contractors, during its regular meeting in Sweet Springs on Thursday, Feb. 8. The RFPs are used to solicit bids from contractors who would carry out the implementation of enhanced 9-1-1 in Saline County... |
Sweet Springs aldermen discuss budget, pay raise (02/06/07)
The Sweet Springs Board of Aldermen met to discuss the city budget during a special meeting on Thursday, Feb. 1. The board discussed a number of budget issues including a 50-cent per hour raise for city employees, the cost of a new tractor to use with a mower, the cost of fixing or replacing the oil distributor which is used for chip and sealing, repairs to a road grader, repairs to the storm drain, mosquito spraying and the city hall roof and phone systems... |
Newscope/Monday, Jan. 29 (01/29/07)
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Newscope/Wednesday, Jan. 3 (01/03/07)
Santa Fe Agri-Leaders to hold kick-off dinner Thursday, Jan. 11 The Santa Fe Agri-Leaders will hold their annual Winter Meetings Kick-Off Dinner on Thursday, Jan. 11, at 6:30 p.m. in the Santa Fe High School Commons in Alma. The keynote speaker will be Fred Ferrell, director of the Missouri Department of Agriculture... |
 2006 All-I-70 Conference Football (12/22/06)
Offense First Team QB Michael Waters Orrick Sr. 170 RB Kyle Nixdorf Wellington... |
 Truck Plaza destroyed by fire from dryer (12/21/06)
The Sweet Springs Truck Plaza at the junction of Route YY and Interstate 70 burned to the ground in a fire early on Thursday, Dec. 21. Employee Rachel Donnell of Sweet Springs said that the fire started because of a clothes dryer in the laundry room of the business at around 3:30 a.m... |
Marshall man, others charged in state drug investigations (12/18/06)
The Missouri State Highway Patrol made a number of arrests on drug charges in the area during the past two weeks, including one Marshall man. Chadwick L. Walter, 37, of Marshall was arrested early Saturday, Dec. 9, after an MSHP trooper, with assistance from Saline County Sheriff's deputies, executed a search warrant at his residence... |
 County fares better than I-70 in big snow's aftermath (12/04/06)
Saline County apparently fared much better than other parts of the state in weathering the snowstorm that swept through Thursday night, Nov. 30. Nearly 400,000 were still without power in the St. Louis area Sunday, Dec. 3, according to The Associated Press... |
Newscope/Friday, Dec. 1 (12/01/06)
Two injured in Nov. 30 accidents Two people were injured in an accident in Saline County on the morning of Thursday, Nov. 30, police said. Amanda A. Borgman, 20, of Slater was traveling on Highway 240 near County Road 138 at approximately 7:45 a.m. when she apparently fell asleep and drifted into the oncoming lane of traffic where her vehicle collided head-on with a 1993 Ford being drive by William A. Norris, 50, also of Slater, police said... |
Newscope/Thursday, Nov. 30 (11/30/06)
New exhibit at Van Meter State Park A new exhibit titled "An Exhibition of the Original Osage Allottees" will be on display through February inside the new Missouri's American Indian Cultural Center at Van Meter State Park in Miami. The exhibit is being provided by the Osage Tribal Museum in Pawhuska, Okla., and was created by Kathryn Red Corn and Priscilla Hokiahse Iba... |
 Refrigerator, stove needed by Napton family hit by blaze (11/30/06)
A fire on Monday, Nov. 27, burned down the home and all of the possessions of Anthony and Renata Jones of Napton. Fire fighters declared the home a complete loss after the fire -- which started because of a collapsed flue on their wood-burning stove... |
Columbia man dies in accident (11/27/06)
A Columbia man was killed in an automobile accident in Saline County last week and two people received injuries in a separate accident in Saline County over the holiday weekend. Harold L. Gordon, 28, of Columbia, was driving a 1991 Buick westbound on Highway 240 just west of County Road 120 in Saline County at about 7:45 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 22, when the vehicle left the roadway and struck a ditch. The vehicle overturned and came to rest on its top, police said... |
Blackburn Community Builders to hold show, tour (11/24/06)
The Blackburn Community Builders organization is holding a Christmas celebration in Blackburn on Saturday, Dec. 2, with entertainment, shopping and a homes tour. A group of vendors will be at the Blackburn Civic Center from noon to 4:30 p.m. The vendors will have merchandise on display as well as holiday ideas and a drawing for gifts will take place at 4 p.m. Visitors may also purchase lunch from the Blackburn Community Builders... |
Deputies investigate bullet hole in a house (11/13/06)
Saline County Sheriff's deputies arrested two men over the weekend and investigated a bullet hole in a house in Sweet Springs, police said. Saline County deputies investigated the bullet hole at a home under construction belonging to Tracy and Joshua Cochran on Saturday, Nov. 11. Officers observed a bullet hole in the west side of the house. Inside the house the officers observed a hole in the sheet rock as well as a broken glass panel and a dent in the sheet rock on the opposite wall... |
Kenneth L. Retherford (11/09/06)
Kenneth L. Retherford, 67, of rural Houstonia, died Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2006, at Boone Hospital Center in Columbia. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 11, 2006, at Campbell-Lewis Chapel in Sweet Springs. Rev. Paul Wobus will officiate. ... |
Several local issues given green light (11/08/06)
A number of ballot issues were approved by Saline County voters in the election Tuesday, Nov. 7, including a school bond in Slater, a motel tax in Sweet Springs and a sewer bond in Mt. Leonard. Voters authorized the Slater School Board to borrow $1 million to pay for number of improvements to school facilities by a vote of 638 to 127, according to unofficial election results released by Saline County Clerk Ken Bryant... |
Sweet Springs student wins 2006 arts contest (11/01/06)
Levi Smith, a seventh grader at Sweet Springs Junior High School won first place in the 2006 Hispanic Heritage Arts Contest. Smith won the contest with artwork and an essay on Pablo Picasso. Sweet Springs teachers Becky Hernandez, Spanish and Jeremy Fry, Art, promoted the contest as a joint project in their classes at Sweet Springs... |
Flu shot clinics will be at 19 polling places (10/31/06)
On Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 7, those who go to the polls in Saline County will have another choice to make. The Saline County Health Department will be setting up 19 flu shot clinics at local polling places throughout Saline County as part of a nationwide pilot program to help better the health of Americans, one of 15 health districts across the country participating in the Healthy Voter Program funded by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. ... |
Newscope/Monday, Oct. 30 (10/30/06)
Sweet Springs residents injured in accident Two Sweet Springs residents were injured in a one-vehicle accident in Lafayette County on Friday, Oct. 27, police said. A 2004 Chevrolet driven by Diana K. Loges, 40, of Sweet Springs was traveling on Interstate 70 at the 59 mile marker in Lafayette County, when the vehicle began to hyrdoplane, police said. ... |
Sweet Springs, Slater receive TEP money (10/24/06)
Two Saline County communities have been selected to receive funds from the Missouri Highway and Transportation Commission in the Transportation Enhancement Program (TEP). Slater is set to receive $65,866 for sidewalk replacement and a walkway. Sweet Springs was selected to receive $42,311 for sidewalk improvement... |
Are we ready? A look at emergency preparedness in Saline County/9-1-1 up for Nov. 7 ballot decision (10/23/06)
Editor's note: This is the last in a series of three stories about emergency preparedness in Saline County. Saline County is one of only a handful of Missouri Counties that does not currently have enhanced 9-1-1 service or is not either planning or implementing county-wide enhanced 9-1-1 services... |
 Met Life blimp makes a pit stop at the Marshall airport (10/23/06)
Ron and Skyler Drake were on their way to Sweet Springs from Marshall Friday, Oct. 20, when Skyler looked out his window and saw something strange in the sky. "I said, 'Is that a cloud or is that a blimp?'" he said. The object was, in fact, the Met Life blimp coming in for a landing at Marshall Municipal Airport to refuel during its trek across the state... |
Sweet Springs OKs signing pact (10/10/06)
The Sweet Springs Board of Aldermen voted to pass an ordinance to allow the signing of a contract to proceed towards bids on an Missouri Department of Transportation sidewalk enhancement program during their regular meeting on Monday, Oct. 9. The grant is for funds used to improve the sidewalks along U.S. 127 in south Sweet Springs... |
 Sheriff honored by Optimist Club of Marshall with George Award (09/25/06)
Saline County Sheriff Wally George did not win an award at the Optimist Club of Marshall's annual awards banquet Thursday, Sept. 21. He did better than that. He had an award named for him. Dale Zank, past president of the club, announced the creation of the George Award to recognize lifetime achievement in law enforcement... |
 Over 1,000 students receive safety information at Monsanto program (09/22/06)
Over 1,000 Saline County students may be a little bit safer at home and on the farm after attending the second annual Monsanto Farm Safety Day held Tuesday, Sept. 19 and 20, at the Monsanto soybean warehouse in Marshall's Industrial Park. The kindergarten through sixth-grade students from Hardeman, Orearville, Malta Bend, St. ... |
Sweet Springs audit shows revenue lagging (09/12/06)
The Sweet Springs Board of Alderman heard from auditor Alan Schelp of Randall-Fiene CPA firm of Concordia on the city's financial audit during their meeting on Monday Sept. 11. Schelp reported a clean audit but noted that the city's water and sewer departments were "not sustaining themselves." Schelp said that combined they lost $39,000 in supplying water and sewer services to the city. Schelp advised the board to watch the water and sewer expenditures in the future... |
Higher gasoline prices in Marshall irritate customers/Slater, Carrollton, Waverly, Sedalia all have lower prices (09/07/06)
After a story about gas prices ran in The Marshall Democrat-News on Thursday, Aug. 31, the paper received feedback from Marshall residents about the issue. The main concern was the fact that Marshall gas prices are consistently higher than surrounding towns... |
 Beef, Angus tours highlight several Saline County farm operations (08/30/06)
More than 225 beef producers from across Missouri visited Marshall and Fenner Farms and Mid Missouri Energy of Malta Bend as the Missouri Commercial Agriculture Beef Tour and the Missouri Angus tours traveled through the county late last week. On Friday, Aug. ... |
 Schroeder's steer sells for premium of $4,300 at sale (08/23/06)
A large audience of buyers and parents watched 15 steers sell Tuesday evening, Aug. 22, at the Saline County Steer Sale, with the grand champion steer of Justin Schroeder selling for a premium of $4,300, to a large group of buyers. Schroeder, along with Mindy Montgomery and Tyler Clemens gave speeches thanking family and friends for their support through their many years of showing. ... |
 Five area 21 year olds will end careers at Saline County Steer Sale (08/21/06)
By Marcia Gorrell Staff writer The Saline County Steer Sale to be held Tuesday, Aug. 22, at 7 p.m., will mark the end of long careers in cattle showing for five area 21-year-olds. Tyler Clemens, Justin Durham, Mindy Montgomery and Justin Schroeder will be selling calves for the last time Tuesday night at the Saline County Fairground, while Chris Peuster, who had the reserve champion steer at the Saline County Fair, is not eligible to sell his steer, because he sold his champion lamb during the fair in July.. ... |
'Smooth' beginning for Sweet Springs schools (08/18/06)
The first day of school in Sweet Springs went "smoothly," Superintendent Boyd Jones told the Sweet Springs Board of Education at its Thursday, Aug. 17, meeting. In his superintendent's report, Boyd said preliminary enrollment was 430 students. Boyd also noted two accomplishments in the school district. ... |
Summer is giving way to school days Monday/Marshall classes to start later (08/17/06)
Schools around the area are in the process of launching the 2006-07 year, and for Marshall public schools, that means a renewed focus on developing a professional learning communities approach. One of the key changes this year is a scheduling adjustment that will regularly give teachers time to converse and collaborate, according to Superintendent Rob Gordon... |
Sweet Springs Aldermen OK tax levy rate, pay policeman (08/15/06)
Sweet Springs Board of Aldermen voted 3-0 Monday, Aug. 14, to set the tax levy at $1.5255 per $100 assessed valuation for general revenue, library, parks, recreation, swimming pool and debt service. The aldermen then discussed the purchase of additional city stickers which citizens must purchase and display in their vehicles. The motion to buy stickers was passed by a 2-1 vote. Aldermen Frany Vaught and Derl Bernard voted yes and Billie Clevenger voted no... |
Newscope/Friday, Aug. 11 (08/11/06)
Public library book sale Aug. 19 The first Public Library Book Sale wil take place on Saturday, Aug. 19 at the Marshall Public Library meeting room from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. A selection of "gently used, like-new" hardbacks and paperbacks both fiction and non-fiction will be available, organizers said... |
Tuesday is election day in Saline County (08/07/06)
Saline County voters go to the polls for the August primaries on Tuesday, Aug. 8. Contested local races include the seat of Saline County Presiding Commissioner. Three Democrats are running for the seat. Incumbent Becky Plattner is running against Ron Monnig and Chris Post. They are unopposed on the Republican side... |
 Skelton celebrates test plots at Alma (08/04/06)
Long-overdue rains fell in Alma the night before U.S. Rep. Ike Skelton spoke at the Santa Fe Agrileaders annual demonstration seed plot tour Thursday, Aug. 4, and folks were glad to give him a little good natured credit for it. "I'll be glad to bring rain whenever I can," Skelton said with a smile as he concluded his remarks... |
 Election 2006/Candidates for 15th Circuit Judge offer their views (08/01/06)
Editor's note: This is the second article about contested races in the Tuesday, Aug. 8, primary election. Today we focus on the Democrat candidates for 15th Judicial Circuit Court judge serving Saline and Lafayette counties. Dennis Rolf Dennis Rolf grew up on his family's dairy farm near Alma and went on to attend the University of Missouri where he received a bachelor's degree in agricultural economics. ... |
 Talent receives endorsement of Missouri Pork Association (07/31/06)
U.S. Sen. Jim Talent (R-Mo.) appeared in Marshall Saturday, July 29, to receive an endorsement for his re-election campaign from the Missouri Pork Association. Dennis Dohrman of Sweet Springs, past chairman of the MPA, made the announcement at the MFA research facility south of Marshall... |
MoDOT to begin structural repairs on Miami River bridge (07/28/06)
The Missouri Department of Transportation's maintenance bridge crew will begin structural repairs on the Miami River bridge on Route 41 in Saline and Carroll counties next week. Work will begin on Monday, July 31, and is scheduled to be completed by Aug. 31, weather permitting... |
John R. (Bob) Scott (07/26/06)
John R. (Bob) Scott, 82, died July 23, 2006, at Elmendorf AFB 3rd Medical DOD/VA Hospital in Anchorage, Alaska. He is formerly of Sweet Springs. Born May 3, 1924, in Sweet Springs, to John L. Scott and Hilda Naigelin-Scott. He grew up in farming and graduated from Sweet Springs High School. ... |
 Swine show has Sweet Springs winner in 2 top classes (07/26/06)
By Zach Sims Staff Writer Taylor Loges is commited. When asked what she would do with any money that she might make selling the hogs that she showed at the Saline County Fair on July 13, she quickly replied "Save it for next year to buy more great pigs."... |
Concordia woman suspected of stealing gasoline in county (07/25/06)
The Saline County Sheriff's Department arrested a woman on Sunday, July 23, on the suscipion of stealing. According to a police report, officers responded to a call from an employee of Betty's Truck Stop, to report the theft of $30.01 of gasoline. Police took a description of the vehicle and the driver, the suspect was driving a light blue Toyota Camry and wearing nightclothes or pajamas. ... |
Saline County sheriff's cruiser involved in traffic accident; Car traveling about 80 miles an hour collides with deputy's (07/24/06)
A Saline County Sheriff's Department cruiser was involved in an accident on Sunday, July 23, reports show. Deputy Chris Chamberlain of the sheriff's department responded to a call near Route VV and County Road 318 near Sweet Springs, authorities said... |
 Schroeder, Peuster have their final showing at Saline County Fair (07/24/06)
By Marcia Gorrell Staff Writer Justin Schroeder and Chris Peuster have been showing cattle for many years, but their last Saline County Fair Cattle show ended in fine fashion with Schroeder showing the grand champion steer, while Peuster showed the reserve grand champion steer... |
 Gass named champion rider of 4-H and FFA Horse Show at fair (07/24/06)
Abigail Gass was just barely old enough to compete in the 4-H and FFA Horse Show at the Saline County Fair Wednesday, July 12, and as she began leading her horse across the upper arena at the Saline County Fairgrounds her mother, Anna Gass, was urging her on from behind the gate... |
 Goat show winners from county fair listed (07/21/06)
The Saline County Fair Goat Show had many entries and very warm weather Thursday, July 13. In the dairy goat division, Derek Eddy showed the grand and reserve senior does. He also had the grand junior doe, while Audra Taylor had the reserve junior doe... |
 Black Cochin Hen garners grand champion at Saline County Fair (07/20/06)
The Saline County Fair poultry show grand champion was Alex Brownfield with his Black Cochin Hen, bantam, and the reserve grand champion was Blayne Vogel with his mallard hen, according to poultry Superintendent Gerry Snapp. Other results from the Thursday, July 13, show include:... |
Black Cochin Hen garners grand champion at Saline County Fair (07/20/06)
The Saline County Fair poultry show grand champion was Alex Brownfield with his Black Cochin Hen, bantam, and the reserve grand champion was Blayne Vogel with his mallard hen, according to poultry Superintendent Gerry Snapp. Other results from the Thursday, July 13, show include:... |
Road tax would allow graveling every 2 years, not 4 (07/20/06)
The Saline County Common Road District commissioners want support of a new road tax to pay for gravel. The proposed tax is on the Aug. 8 ballot. A letter, signed by common district road commissioners Joe Clements Sr., Gary Page, Bill Treece and Bert Shannon, was put together during a meeting with the Saline County Commission, Tuesday, July 18. ... |
Exhibitors listed for state fair (07/19/06)
The following blue ribbon exhibitors at the Saline County Fair earned the privilege of showing their projects at the Missouri State Fair in August: Daniel Andrews: wooden shell holder. Allyson Bargfrede: welcome home basket. Lyle Bargfrede: adjustable rod holder, beetle spins and extension cord instruction book... |
Cargill's tax request could cut schools' income by $80,000 (07/18/06)
Marshall School District Superintendent Rob Gordon and representatives of Cargill Meat Solutions met Tuesday, July 18, with the Saline County Board of Equalization to discuss a request by Cargill to reduce its assessed valuation, which could cost the school district $80,000 in tax revenues... |
Marshall council approves natural gas agreement with prospective ethanol plant (07/18/06)
Marshall City Council at its Monday, July 17, meeting approved Marshall Municipal Utilities providing natural gas to a prospective ethanol plant. The agreement is between the city and Renewable Power of Missouri LLC. Renewable Power plans an ethanol plant north of Highway 20 in Marshall... |
Newscope/Monday, July 17 , 2006 (07/17/06)
Sports editor, reporter receive honors Chris Allen, sports editor for The Marshall Democrat-News, and former staff writer Matt Heger have received honors from the Missouri Press Assocation. Allen received two honorable mentions in the 2006 Missouri Press Association Better Newspaper Contest -- best sports page or package and best sports page... |
 2006 Saline County Fair judged a success; Slater student lauded (07/17/06)
Editor's note: Additional news, photos and results from the Saline County Fair will run in future issues of The Marshall Democrat-News. The Saline County Fair came to a close Sunday, July 16, with the traditional ham breakfast, and Sam Igo, president of the fair association, said overall the 2006 fair was a great event... |
Sweet Springs aldermen put hotel-motel tax proposal on fall ballot (07/11/06)
Sweet Springs Board of Aldermen voted 3-0 Monday, July 10, to put a hotel-motel tax proposal on the fall ballot. Voting yes for putting the guest tax on the Nov. 7 ballot were aldermen Derl Bernard, Ken Hollingsworth and Frany Vaught. Alderman Billie Clevenger was not present at the meeting... |
 Local FFA students shine at district fair (07/11/06)
FFA students from up to 52 schools converged on the Saline County Fairgrounds Monday, July 10, to take part in the Central District FFA Fair. Light rain and cool weather greeted the students who came to show horses, rabbits, poultry, quail, hogs and sheep. Other students brought corn, soybeans, potted plants, vegetables and woodworking projects to be judged in the Vanderlinden building. Over 100 welding projects, big and small, were also on display and judged at the fairgrounds... |
 Napton man captures demolition derby (07/10/06)
By Blake Arth and Lucas Scott Staff writers A Napton man came out of the consolation heat to capture the feature Saturday, July 8, in the demolition derby at the Saline County Fair. "It was hard fought all the way to the end," said Lee Vogl. Vogl drove the No. 8 car. He was one of three winners in the consolation heat then a winner in the fifth and final heat... |
 Purr-fect start to Saline County Fair (07/10/06)
The Saline County Fair commenced over the weekend under mostly fair skies and mild temperatures, getting off to a fine start, according to Sam Igo, president of the Saline County Fair Association. "On the whole it's off to a good start. The weather was perfect," Igo said. "It's been unseasonably reasonable."... |
Three injured in crash on Interstate 70 (07/03/06)
Three people were injured in a crash Sunday, July 2, on Interstate 70 in Saline County. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol report, the crash occurred west of the 66 mile marker on I-70 around 5:45 p.m. A 2004 Ford driven by Donald I. Wise, 36, of Jefferson City, traveled off the left side of the roadway and struck a guardrail, according to the MSHP report. The car then crossed the highway, struck a concrete barrier, went off the right side of the road and overturned... |
Sweet Springs school board nominated for statewide award (06/30/06)
The Sweet Springs R-7 Board of Education is keeping company with the boards from some much, much larger school districts. Superintendent Boyd Jones announced at the Wednesday, June 7, meeting of the board that Sweet Springs' board had been nominated for a statewide award along with school boards from much larger districts. ... |
Drive to put sales tax on for countywide 911 is continuing (06/29/06)
The drive to put a sales tax for a countywide 911 service is starting to heat up just like the season. At the most recent meeting of Saline County Citizens for 911 Central Dispatch, held Thursday, June 16, the group made plans for presentations at local government meetings in Sweet Springs and Slater along with appearances at summertime events across the county... |
 Conservation Reserve Program lauded during tour of farms (06/29/06)
Saline County was the showcase for Missouri agriculture Wednesday, June 28, as about 60 national, state and local farm leaders, politicians and statewide media representatives took part in the Conservation Reserve Program tour celebrating 20 years of CRP in the United States... |
Long-term funding forecast not good, superintendent says (06/28/06)
Sweet Springs Superintendent of Schools Boyd Jones told the R-7 Board of Education during its monthly meeting Wednesday, June 7, that the short term outlook for state funding to the district isn't bad, but the long term forecast might not be so good... |
Where to see the sparklers (06/28/06)
Where to see the sparklers Arrow Rock There will be an impromptu parade at 1 p.m. Tuesday, July 4. The parade goes from the schoolhouse down Main Street. Anyone can march, ride or join the kazoo band. The Lyceum Theatre will perform the musical "1776" at 2 p.m. For ticket information visit www.lyceumtheatre.org or call (660) 837-3311... |
I-70 Medical Center expenses paid through CDBG funds (06/23/06)
The I-70 Medical Center has been open for business in Sweet Springs since late last fall, and the city moved closer to paying off its bills in connection with the project during the regular meeting of the Board of Aldermen Monday, June 12. Rick Childers, executive director of Pioneer Trails Regional Planning Commission, was on hand to update the board on the status of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds for the project... |
Sweet Springs aldermen change pay for Pony League umpires (06/23/06)
Department reports during the Monday, June 12, meeting of the Sweet Springs Board of Aldermen were largely routine. Among those giving reports on behalf of boards or departments were Michael Clevenger for the Recreation Board, City Collector Janice Bybee, Bill Harding of the Park Board, Fire Chief Todd Anderson and Police Chief Dick Downing... |
Potential tourism tax ballot issue for Sweet Springs discussed (06/22/06)
Sweet Springs Mayor Roxanne Hinton came into the Board of Aldermen's regular meeting Monday, June 12, with a lengthy to-do list. And, as often happens with to-do lists, a few of the items were put off. Hinton started off her portion of the agenda with appointments, including naming a board representative to the city's Planning and Zoning Board along with liaisons between the Board of Aldermen and various city departments... |
Sweet Springs asphalt bid runs into roadblocks (06/19/06)
When candidates were running for the Sweet Springs mayor's post and two open Board of Alderman seats this spring, a common theme was the desire to improve the city's streets. But a motion to accept a bid for asphalt to be used in street projects ran into a couple of roadblocks during the board's regular meeting Monday evening, June 12... |
Much talk, no action on putting Sweet Springs police chief post back as an elected position (06/13/06)
If a movie is ever made about the effort to return to electing the Sweet Springs chief of police and the city clerk, perhaps it could be titled "The Question That Wouldn't Die for Lack of a Second." A month after a motion by Alderman Billie Clevenger to have local residents return to electing the two positions did not garner a second, the issue was back on the board's agenda for the Monday, June 12, meeting... |
Sweet Springs preschool to offer full-day classes (06/08/06)
The coming year of preschool in the Sweet Springs R-7 School District will mark the first time that full-day preschool classes have been offered instead of half-day sessions. The Sweet Springs Board of Education, after debate about the effects on reducing the number of children who could take part and the increased cost for tuition, voted 6-1 during its regular monthly meeting Wednesday, June 7, to make the change... |
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