Kiwanis Club News
The Marshall Kiwanis Club held its regular meeting at noon Tuesday, June 17, at Montague’s. Randal DeMasters offered the invocation, and Club President Jeff Bergstrom… Login to continue reading Login…
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MDC awards grant to Poplar Bluff Chamber of Commerce for Shelby Road, Wolf Creek trails
POPLAR BLUFF, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation and Poplar Bluff Chamber of Commerce recently collaborated to provide a 1.8-mile concrete connector trail between Shelby Road Trail and Wolf Creek Trail in Poplar Bluff, as part of community conservation funding.
P. E.O. sisterhood promotes education for women
The Missouri State Chapter of the P.E.O. Sisterhood held its 131st annual convention June 6-8. More than 300 representatives of P.E.O. chapters across Missouri attended including delegates, Judy Teupel, President of the JS Chapter of Marshall and Brenda Jansen, President of Chapter LP, Marshall, who reside in Sweet Springs. Also attending from the area were Rebecca Early and Lori Godsey from Chapter GM of Marshall.
9 winning Scratchers tickets sold in Saline County last month
Nine Scratchers tickets with $1,000 prizes were sold by retailers in Saline County during the month of May. The tickets were from various Scratchers games, including “$100 Million Cash Bonanza,” “100X,” “200X Cash Blitz,” “Break the Bank” and others.
June marks National Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month
June serves as National Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month, a time when health advocates and families affected by dementia unite to raise awareness about a disease that impacts more than 6 million Americans. A monthly support group meets at Fitzgibbon Hospital for those wanting to learn more about Alzheimer’s or dementia, or for those who are struggling with the disease themselves.
Marshall Police Reports
The Marshall Police Department responded to the following calls from June 12-16, 2025:
Whitman Air Force Base announces additional security measures
If you are planning to visit Whiteman Air Force Base anytime soon, prepare for increased security measures.
Warranty Deeds
The following warranty deeds were recorded from June 6, 2025-June 12, 2025, by the Saline County Recorder of Deeds:
Missouri State Fair now accepting applications for employment
The Missouri State Fair is now accepting applications for employment during the annual event in August. Starting pay is $15 per hour and benefits include valuable work experience, making new friends and free Fair admission.
Optimist Club News
Club Vice President Andrew Potter opened the Optimist Club of Marshall meeting Saturday, June 14, at Bloomfield’s Family Restaurant. Gil Lamb led the recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance, followed by the invocation, given by Matt Pennock. Potter thanked club members who served refreshments at the recent summer kick-off program at Marshall Public Library. The club also made a donation to the library.