January 2023

Helen L. Dickson

September 7, 1934 – January 25, 2023 Helen L. Dickson, 88, of Marshall, Mo., died Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2023, at her home. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m.…

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Carol L. Clevenger

June 21, 1943 – January 25, 2023 Carol L. Clevenger, 79, of Marshall, died Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2023, at Fitzgibbon Hospital in Marshall. Per her request, no services will be…

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Saline County Early Days (1864-1882)

According to the best information, the name Grand Pass was given to this section of Saline County by the Indians and early travelers who first came through this territory. They called the pass of high bluff “Grand Pass,” which was between Salt Fork Creek on the south and the Missouri River on the north. This pass was from 100 to 500 yards wide and was also known as the Santa Fe Trail.

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Coach Flabby

Dear Coach, My doctor told me that sitting too much was causing my back pain. I shopped for one of those fancy chairs you see advertised but they cost thousands.

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