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The Marshall Park Board listens to SWT Design's report on the feedback received for Marshall Parks and Recreation's Master Plan on Wednesday, Oct. 5. Danielle Linton-Hatfield/Democrat-News

Marshall Parks partner SWT Design talks about open house, makes clarification on pool

October 6, 2022

by Danielle Linton-Hatfield/Staff Writer After the Marshall Park Board conducted their regular meeting on Wednesday evening, Oct. 5, Marshall Parks Director Chad Unterreiner noted SWT… Login to continue reading Login…

Marshall Public Schools Assistant Superintendent David Reinke (left) and Superintendent Caleb Petet (right) before the first day of school with students at Central Office. Contributed image

Marshall Public Schools survey open until Oct. 14

October 5, 2022

Caleb Petet, new superintendent for Marshall Public Schools, is nearing his first 100 days on the job. Having started on July 1, he publicly announced… Login to continue reading Login…

Two girls visit a game booth at the 2021 Slater Fall Festival. MDN file photo

City of Slater awarded grants, annual fall festival next weekend

October 5, 2022

by Danielle Linton-Hatfield/Staff Writer “Fall festival coming up … great time of year starts next Thursday — a week from Thursday,” Slater Mayor Stephen Allegri… Login to continue reading Login…

Several crew members sprayed water onto the condemned Arrow Street building Tuesday, Oct. 4, during the beginning stages of its demolition. After tearing out materials for a few minutes, they let dust settle before beginning again. Several streets in the immediate area were blocked off to thru traffic. Photos by Sarah Gray/Democrat-News

Marshall city administrator gives demo updates for Arrow Street, old hospital buildings

October 4, 2022

(Updated on Wednesday, Oct. 5, at 9:14 a.m.) by Danielle Linton-Hatfield/Staff Writer During the Marshall City Council meeting on Monday night, Oct. 3, Councilman Tim… Login to continue reading Login…

Members of the Marshall School District FFA participate in their first trap shoot event of the year on Saturday, Oct. 1. Contributed image

FFA for Marshall School District recognizes October activities

October 4, 2022

For the October Marshall FFA Newsletter, students have engaged themselves in fun, as well as agricultural activities. According to Hannah Viets, Marshall Public Schools agricultural… Login to continue reading Login…

September 30, 2022

As part of an ongoing plan to increase access to mental healthcare in Saline County and surrounding communities, Amber Drumheller, a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC), has joined the staff at Fitzgibbon Mental Health inside the Fitzgibbon Medical Clinic.

Slater superintendent talks about maintenance, memorial bench

September 29, 2022

The Slater School District Board of Education held a regular session on Tuesday night, Sept. 27, and listened to staff reports. According to the unofficial… Login to continue reading Login…

September 29, 2022

by Danielle Linton-Hatfield/Staff Writer During a regular Saline County Commission meeting held Wednesday, Sept. 28, Assessor Jessica Goodman stated her office has put out a… Login to continue reading Login…

September 29, 2022

by Danielle Linton-Hatfield/Staff Writer “I have been appointed as a member of the MoDOT Bridge Program,” Saline County Southern Commissioner Monte Fenner said on Wednesday… Login to continue reading Login…

Marshall Parks survey with SWT Design open until Oct. 16

September 28, 2022

Earlier this year, the Marshall Park Board met with SWT Design, who has been conducting community surveys for the Master Plan. SWT held another open… Login to continue reading Login…