BMS/MHS Orchestras to hold fall concert
The Bueker Middle School and Marshall High School Orchestras will hold their annual Fall Concert on Thursday, Nov. 2, at 7 p.m. in the Harold… Login to continue reading Login…
October 2023
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Kiwanis Club hears about fundamental exercises
The Marshall Kiwanis Club held their regular meeting at noon Tuesday, Oct. 24, at Montague’s. Charles Ferguson led the Pledge of Allegiance, Steve Hartwig offered… Login to continue reading Login…
LaCrosse celebrates anniversary with proclamation
Marshall Mayor Vince Lutterbie congratulates LaCrosse Lumber Co. and Store Manager Clayton Wiskur for 150 years of business. Lutterbie read an official proclamation Wednesday morning, Oct. 18, to mark the occasion. LaCrosse Lumber Co. was first established in Louisiana, Mo., with financiers from LaCrosse, Wisconsin. Customers traveled for miles by wagon to purchase lumber, and the company began expanding to serve more communities. The Marshall location was established in 1896. According to the proclamation, there are now 14 locations throughout Missouri and Illinois.
Hundreds haunt Marshall square for candy
Marshall was haunted by hundreds of monsters, villains, superheroes and princesses Thursday evening, Oct. 19, and they all wanted one thing – candy. Trick-or-treaters donned their favorite Halloween costumes this year and, in usual fashion, made their way around the downtown area as businesses and community organizations handed out treats. This year’s Trick-or-Treat on the Square, organized by the Marshall Chamber of Commerce, featured a hayride, food trucks, and an open courthouse, where Saline County Courthouse offices handed out candy. Tables were set up on both the inside and outside sidewalks of the square. And some businesses, such as Community Bank, the Marshall Cinema, and Wood & Huston Bank – beckoned the little goblins inside for magic and frights.
CDC: A leading cause of pregnancy-associated deaths is drug overdose
Individuals in the Fitzgibbon Hospital and cllinics service areas, including Marshall, Fayette, Brunswick, Slater and Pilot Grove, now have access to the COVID-19 vaccine as part of their routine doctor’s appointment or by request at Fitzgibbon- affiliated clinics. Vaccines produced by both Pfizer and Moderna are available.
Revival to benefit historic North Street United Methodist Church restoration
A three-day revival to benefit North Street United Methodist Church’s sanctuary restoration is scheduled from Nov. 3-5. The historic church is undergoing major renovations to the sanctuary after it was discovered last year the roof was unsafe and the building was in need of new electrical work.
Police Briefs
The Marshall Police Department responded to the following calls Oct. 14-17, 2023: – Assault – individual threw a soda on another person – Non-Injury accident – Juvenile report – Beyond parental control – Abandoned vehicle – Ex-Parte Violation – Stealing Walmart – Leaving the scene of an accident - On Saturday, Oct. 14, at 10:49 p.m., a citizen contacted Central Dispatch, via telephone, stating a white fourdoor Mitsubishi had struck a utility trailer and a mailbox. The vehicle left the scene traveling westbound on Morrow Street, near Benton Avenue. On Saturday, Oct. 14, at 10:51 p.m., the officer arrived on-scene. A witness stated he was sitting in his living room, located at West Morrow, when he heard a loud noise from outside. He stated upon getting to his living room window he observed a white in color 4-door Mitsubishi sedan stopped behind an orange trailer. The witness stated he observed the trailer to be moved from its original resting stop on Morrow. The witness stated he heard the vehicle having difficulty starting its engine. The Mitsubishi had extensive front-end damage and left the scene traveling west on Morrow. The officer observed the trailer on the grass in front of a residence on West Morrow, and the trailer had no visible damage. The officer attempted to locate the vehicle, with negative results. The investigation continues.
Miami students compete in science, math competition
On Tuesday, Oct. 17, the Miami R-1 Elementary School took 12 students from their middle school to participate in the 2023 Mary and Ted Forbes Middle School Science and Math Competition. The event was held at Central Methodist University in Fayette.
Medical provider moves to increase physician access in Fitzgibbon clinics in Fayette and Brunswick
To increase access to physician care and better serve patients in health clinics as well as in area long-term care facilities in the region, Fitzgibbon Hospital has announced the re-location of several of its physicians within outlying medical clinics.
COVID-19 and Influenza vaccines now available
Individuals in the Fitzgibbon Hospital and cllinics service areas, including Marshall, Fayette, Brunswick, Slater and Pilot Grove, now have access to the COVID-19 vaccine as part of their routine doctor’s appointment or by request at Fitzgibbon- affiliated clinics. Vaccines produced by both Pfizer and Moderna are available.