Train hits truck, multiple fatalities
By Angie Hutschreider An Amtrack train carrying 243 passengers hit a truck at Porsche Prairie Road or Wildham Crossing just outside of Mendon at 1:42… Login to continue reading Login…
June 2022
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An evening of ‘Mary Poppins,’ Egypt period music
by Danielle Linton-Hatfield/Staff Writer The Marshall Municipal Band hosted their fourth concert this past Thursday, June 23, on the Saline County Courthouse lawn. Although it… Login to continue reading Login…
Malta Bend American Legion Post 558 member awarded Quilt of Valor
Rick Darling, a long-time member of Malta Bend Memorial Post 558, was awarded a Quilt of Valor® at Monday night’s meeting for his military service. Donna Rothermich, a member of Quilts of Valor® Foundation, made the quilt for the presentation.
Graveled cuts on Morrow Street repaired
The Marshall Municipal Services Street Department worked to repair cuts that had been made on Morrow Street, near Odell Avenue, early Thursday morning, June 23. The holes had been made initially to disconnect the sewer and gas lines from the old IGA building prior to it being demolished. The road reopened by mid-afternoon.
Semi hits cows loose on highway
The driver of a semi-truck that hit a cow on Highway 65 in Marshall Wednesday morning, June 22, did not sustain any serious injuries. It was reported to The Marshall Democrat-News that there were four cows in the roadway and the driver attempted to swerve to avoid hitting them, however two were hit in the process.
Do a taste test
In Psalm 34:8, David challenges us to “ Taste and see that the Lord is good. “ Folks can tell you how absolutely GOOD something is.
MVC to receive $1.2M grant from U.S. Department of Education
Missouri Valley College President Dr. Bonnie Humphrey has announced that the college will receive a $1,237,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Education. The grant will be administered over three years.
Charles C. ‘Cliff’ Lear
Charles C. “Cliff” Lear, 95, of Sedalia, passed away June 23, 2022, at Sylvia G. Thompson Residence Center in Sedalia, Mo. He was born on June 27, 1926, in Pattonsburg, Mo., the son of Charles B. Lear and Agnus Ruth Savage.
Mary Lou Ballew
Mary Lou Ballew, 88, of Slater, died Wednesday, June 22, 2022, at The Living Center in Marshall. Funeral services will be Tuesday, June 28, 2022, at 11 a.m.
Fourth of July holiday changes in sanitation schedule
According to Marshall Municipal Services, on Monday, July 4, through Thursday, July 7, residential sanitation routes will be delayed one day due to the holiday. … Login to continue reading Login…