Norene Ruth Clark
Norene Ruth Clark, 101, of rural Marshall, Mo., died Thursday, May 12, 2022, at Country Club Rehab and Healthcare Center in Warrensburg. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m.
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Virginia Belle (Black) Page
Virginia Belle (Black) Page was born Dec. 19, 1934, at Kansas City, Missouri, to John S. Black and Nelle Scott Black. She was a graduate of Christian College for Women in Colombia, Missouri, and received her Bachelor of Science and Masters of Education at Western KY University. She graduated from Slater, Mo. High School in 1953 and was very active 4-H work with a Beef Cattle Showing Project. She was an accomplished Horse Woman and won many awards while on the Christian College Riding Team in the Gaited Classes. She was a long-time member of the Smallhouse Road Christian Church. Mrs. Page taught school for 26 years at Smiths Grove Elementary School before retiring in 1999. She married her husband, Howard Page in 1955 and was blessed with three children.
City of Marshall drops RTS proposal, approves representative for Ward 4
Former Marshall Councilwoman Phesa Wright approached members of the council on Monday night, May 16, to recommend another woman — who is interested to do the job — to take the seat for Ward 4. “She’s a math teacher at Marshall High School, some of you may know her,” Wright continued.
New siren to give Blackburn residents more warning of severe weather
The residents of Blackburn will be safer in the event of severe weather after a new outdoor storm siren was installed Monday, May 16. The previous siren had a push button to sound an alarm, requiring someone to physically drive to the siren in the event of severe weather.
Slater High School Class of 2022 honored at commencement ceremony
“ … to the graduating class of 2022, congratulations on reaching this milestone in your lives and for the many accomplishments you have achieved,” Slater School District Superintendent Debbie Gonzalez said at the graduation ceremony on Friday night, May 13.
Would a traitor know he is against God, family, and country?
I believe all of us don't know what we don't know. So when we make it about a political party rather than Christ, we put ourselves at risk for eternity, as we are against God, Family, and Country. Because we began as a Christian country, the founders of this great nation put God's wisdom first in all they did, and as a result they pledged their lives, their fortunes, and their sacred honor.
Coach Flabby
Q: Dear Coach: I don't sleep well. I wake up groggy or still tired.
Valley lacrosse to join HAAC
The Missouri Valley College men’s and women’s lacrosse programs will join the Heart of America Athletic Conference beginning with the 2022-23 academic year, after the conference announced the addition of the two sports to its championship lineup.
Children’s Book Corner
The Marshall Public Library has a great selection of books for children. Located at 214 N. Lafayette Ave., it is an interesting place. Why not check it out? Call ahead for hours and methods of operation.
Fitzgibbon Hospital completes 3rd health needs assessment
As part of its requirements under the Affordable Care Act, Fitzgibbon Hospital has conducted its fourth comprehensive health needs assessment, which was approved by the Board of Trustees at its April meeting. This is the fourth such assessment conducted in 12 years. The needs assessment identified the most pressing health needs in Saline County as: