September 2022
New Bivalent COVID vaccine now available
With the arrival of the influenza season, healthcare professionals are encouraging individuals to get the influenza vaccine for what is anticipated to be a very active season. However, the influenza vaccine is not the only vaccine that is now being offered at Fitzgibbon-affiliated clinics. Clinics are also now offering the new COVID-19 bivalent booster vaccine.
New providers to offer outpatient psychiatric care
As part of an ongoing plan to increase access to mental healthcare in Saline County and surrounding communities, Amber Drumheller, a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC), has joined the staff at Fitzgibbon Mental Health inside the Fitzgibbon Medical Clinic.

Slater superintendent talks about maintenance, memorial bench
The Slater School District Board of Education held a regular session on Tuesday night, Sept. 27, and listened to staff reports. According to the unofficial… Login to continue reading Login…
Commissioners approve workforce appointment, assessor to conduct survey
by Danielle Linton-Hatfield/Staff Writer During a regular Saline County Commission meeting held Wednesday, Sept. 28, Assessor Jessica Goodman stated her office has put out a… Login to continue reading Login…
Commissioners approve United Way request, discuss BRO bridges
by Danielle Linton-Hatfield/Staff Writer “I have been appointed as a member of the MoDOT Bridge Program,” Saline County Southern Commissioner Monte Fenner said on Wednesday… Login to continue reading Login…

Marshall Parks survey with SWT Design open until Oct. 16
Earlier this year, the Marshall Park Board met with SWT Design, who has been conducting community surveys for the Master Plan. SWT held another open… Login to continue reading Login…

County clerk talks about November election, voter registration deadline Oct. 12
by Danielle Linton-Hatfield/Staff Writer During the Saline County Commission meeting on Wednesday morning, Sept. 28, County Clerk Debbie Russell said the General Election is slated… Login to continue reading Login…

Students, community members engage in first lecture on ‘Religion and Society’
by Danielle Linton-Hatfield/Staff Writer “ … The fact that you would take time to be here — some of you were encouraged seriously to be… Login to continue reading Login…

Lady Chiefs win Smith-Cotton tourney
In pool play, the Santa Fe Lady Chiefs and Cole Camp Lady Bluebirds split their two sets. But when the two teams met for the championship of the Smith-Cotton Tournament, it was all Lady Chiefs as they swept the two sets 25-10, 25-18.