MMU to replace heating boiler at Marshall Recycle Center
The Marshall Municipal Utilities Board of Public Works decided to request proposals to replace the heating boiler at the Recycle Center during a meeting on Wednesday, May 28.
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Marshall students shine at KCIC with invention designed to help beekeepers
Three Marshall students won the Best in Show award at this year’s Kansas City Invention Convention (KCIC) at the Linda Hall Library.
Arends high jumps way to state meet
After a two-hour delay and once on the verge of being eliminated from the competition, Marshall senior Deacon Arends reached down for something extra.
Cemetery clean-up scheduled June 7
Community members are encouraged to participate in a clean-up day for the Nelson African American Cemetery, which is planned for Saturday, June 7.
Sectional: Thompson wins triple jump, looks to three-peat as state medalist
With a hop-skip-jump, Marshall’s Shelley Thompson is headed to Jefferson City again.
Hoyes second in pole vault for Greyhounds at state meet
In 2023, Garret Hoyes claimed a fifth-place medal at the Class 1 State Track and Field Meet. A year ago, he was third in the same event.
Lady Chiefs’ relay team second in state
There were two entries for the Santa Fe Lady Chiefs at the Class 1 State Track and Field Meet last weekend, and one of them came away with a high medal. The other just missed grabbing a piece of hardware.
Slater relay team, high jumper earn medals at state meet
Slater’s Jalen Knox had quite a time at the Class 1 State Track and Field Meet at Adkins Stadium in Jefferson City last weekend.
Warranty Deeds
The following warranty deeds were recorded from May 16, 2025-May 22, 2025, by the Saline County Recorder of Deeds:
Farewell to Kit Bond — A True Missouri Statesman
Missouri has lost one of its most devoted sons. Christopher “Kit” Bond — a leader of uncommon humility, vision, and resolve — was honored this week in the Capitol he served so faithfully. I was privileged to attend his memorial service and join Missourians in celebrating a life defined by public service. Senator Bond passed away at 86, leaving behind a legacy that will endure for generations.