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MoDOT urging drivers to ‘Work with Us’ in record-breaking year this construction season

JEFFERSON CITY — With a record‐breaking $1.8 billion for road and bridge work this year, Missouri motorists can expect to encounter a significant amount of work zones and ongoing maintenance operations during their travels this year. The Mis‐souri Department of Transporta‐tion is hosting the National Work Zone Awareness Week April 17‐21, urging motorists to “Work with Us” by making smart, safe driving choices be‐hind the wheel to protect them‐selves and those they share the road with, including highway workers.

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Student writers receive Marshall Writers’ Guild awards

On Friday, March 1, the Marshall Writers' Guild awarded Slater Middle School students Kenzie Thies, seventh grade, and Malachi Wright-Fowler, eighth grade, the Guilds' Outstanding Writer Awards. The Guild salutes the teachers and students who participate in this competition, a competition that's primary goal is to encourage writing. At this time, four Saline County Schools participate in this competition. For more information about the Marshall Writers’ Guild, contact Carole Schaefer at 660-631-2809 or visit sullivans- farms.net/writers.

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