Local COVID survivor navigating new normal
"The future is still a little scary for me .... But at least I have a future." Those are the words of David Lester, a survivor of COVID-19 who spent nearly two weeks home alone following his diagnosis.
May 2022
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Parks director shares FEMA project updates
In reviewing the Marshall Parks and Recreation's finance report on Wednesday evening, May 4, Marshall Parks Director Chad Unterreiner stated the sales tax revenue is still trending up. The report showed for this year's March sales tax the estimate was $81,453.61. In March 2021, Unterreiner noted it was $61,181.01.
Marshall Park Board reviews survey results for Master Plan
The Marshall Park Board held its meeting on Wednesday, May 4, where they met with representatives from SWT Design. At the meeting held in February, Marshall Parks Director Chad Unterreiner reported on the contract the board approved for a Master Plan with SWT.
Coffman medals for Owls at Richmond
All five entries for the Marshall boys' golf team finished in the top half of the field Friday during the rain-delayed Richmond Invitational. None of the Owls had competed in the event before, the meet having been rained out last year and cancelled due to COVID in 2020.
Roof ripped off of Marshall airport building during Saturday morning storm
The severe storm that blew through Saline County Friday night and early Saturday morning ripped the roof off of the Marshall Municipal Airport terminal. At approximately 1:20 a.m.
Carney stepping down as MVC tennis coach
(MVC)-Missouri Valley College head men's and women's tennis coach Ryan Camey has announced that he is stepping down from the position after nearly 20 seasons with the programs. A Marshall native and 1999 MHS grad, Carney helped reintroduce tennis to the athletic department line-up at Missouri Valley in 2003.
Community: It’s who we are
The online dictionary tells us that community is, basically, people with common interests living in a particular area. I think it is more than that. I witnessed true "community" first-hand once again at a recent event. Last Saturday I attended a fundraising biscuits and gravy dinner and pie auction held at, and for, the old Luber School.
Human skull found near Missouri River
A human skull was recovered from near the Missouri River in Saline County, according to the Saline County Sheriff's Department. On Friday morning, deputies responded to a report of an individual locating human remains at Highway F in Miami. The sheriff's department stated no other remains were located at the scene. The recovered skull is under investigation in conjunction with the coroner's office.
Micki Ellefson
Micki Ellefson, 61, of Marshall, Mo., died Sunday, April 24, 2022, at her home. Memorial visitation will be held from 5:30 to 7 p.m.
In Loving Memory Russell Lee Frakes
Russell Lee Frakes, 59, of Springfield, Missouri, passed away suddenly of natural causes on April 1, 2022. He was born in Kansas City, Kansas, on December 2, 1963.