This Day in History
Local history compiled by Marshall Public Library genealogy staff.
Whitney Barnes
MMU Board approves recommendation for engineering services
By Whitney Barnes Staff Writer During a Marshall Municipal Board of Public Works meeting on the morning of Thursday, March 13, a recommendation was made… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Sweet Springs BOE celebrates student achievements
By Whitney Barnes Staff Writer On Wednesday, March 12, Principal Tara Merrick congratulated several student groups and individuals for their recent achievements during a meeting… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Sweet Springs BOE approves 2025-2026 school calendar
By Whitney Barnes Staff Writer The Sweet Springs Board of Education made some important decisions at a meeting on Wednesday, March 12. According to meeting… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Sweet Springs BOE approves personnel changes, salary increases for 2025-2026 school year
By Whitney Barnes Staff Writer During an executive session, the Sweet Springs Board of Education reached unanimous decisions regarding personnel changes for the 2025-2026 school… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
‘Charles Ferguson Memorial Recital’ to feature harpist Douglas Rioth
The Marshall Philharmonic Orchestra invites area residents to The Charles Ferguson Memorial Chamber Recital to be held Saturday, March 29, at Covenant Presbyterian Church, 710 E. Yerby, in Marshall. The evening will get underway at 7 p.m. in the sanctuary and will feature retired Principal Harpist of the San Francisco Symphony, Douglas Rioth, assisted by MPO musicians Fr. Ryan Koster and Mr. Zeb Yoko on violin and cello respectively. This event is free and open to the public.
SFCC’s The LearningForce hosts Self-Defense Workshop
Sedalia – The LearningForce at State Fair Community College in partnership with West Central Association of Realtors will offer a workshop on the basics of self-defense on April 10 from 5:30-9 p.m. at the Thompson Conference Center on the Sedalia campus.
Marshall track and field teams have strong numbers
The Marshall High School track and field teams participate in their first event of the 2025 season Friday, March 21. And coaches Justin and Amanda Van Winkle will have an abundance of athletes to fill out their lineups for events.
Saline County Career Center Educators Rising Chapter competes at State Competition
The Saline County Career Center Educators Rising chapter participated in the State Educators Rising competition and conference on Friday, March 7, 2025. Seventeen members competed, and all will advance to the Educators Rising National Conference and Competition in Orlando, Florida to be held June 25-30, 2025.
MDC invites beginner youth turkey hunters to apply for a mentored hunt on April 12 and 13 in Boone County
COLUMBIA — The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) invites beginner youth turkey hunters to apply for a mentored hunt that will be held April 12 and 13 in Boone County.