Paddlers to compete in 17th annual MR340 river race
On Tuesday, July 12, roughly 650 paddlers will launch from Kaw Point Park in Kansas City to begin the 17th annual Missouri American Water Missouri… Login to continue reading Login…
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Arrow Rock celebrates 50th anniversary of ‘Tom Sawyer’ film creation
“We are really happy to have Tom Sawyer here — John Whitaker,” Friends of Arrow Rock Executive Director Jeff Kurtti said Saturday morning, July 2. Additionally, the Arrow Rock State Historic Site was glad to welcome “Tom Sawyer” (1973) actor Joshua Hill Lewis, who played Cousin Sidney, and Whitaker’s sister Mary.
Municipal Band preps for weekly concert on the square
After performing earlier this week for their annual Fourth of July concert, the Marshall Municipal Band has done a quick turn-around and prepared a brand-new concert for this Thursday evening. “I can’t express how proud I am of these wonderful musicians,” says director Kevin Lines.
Marshall School Board holds June retreat
The Board of Education of the Marshall School District held a retreat on Wednesday, June 29, at 9 a.m. in the Malcolm Center on the Missouri Valley College campus.
Dutch oven cooking demo at Arrow Rock Historic Site
JEFFERSON CITY — Join two experienced Dutch oven chefs for a fun demonstration of campfire cooking at 10 a.m. Saturday, July 16, at Arrow Rock State Historic Site. The demonstration will take place at the state historic site with the exact location to be announced. Reservations are not required.
Functional fitness a good goal for those in assisted living
Dear Doctors: Our mom is 79 years old and in good health. She was lonely after our dad died, and went into assisted living to be near other people. She's lost a few steps physically, and my sister thinks it's because her daily tasks -- like shopping, cooking and cleaning -- are taken care of. Does that really keep you fit?
2 injured in Lafayette County motorcycle crash
Two Waverly residents were transported to hospitals after the motorcycle they were driving crashed in Lafayette County early Monday, July 4. According to a Missouri State Highway Patrol report, the crash occurred on state Highway 23, one mile south of Route 20, when a 2019 Harley Davidson traveled off the left side of the road and struck an embankment.
MPS teams with MVCAA to bring Project S.H.A.R.E to Saline County
The Marshall Public Schools S.A.F.E. (Seeking Acceptance for everyone) Program and the Missouri Valley Community Action Agency are collaborating once again to provide a “one-stop shop” for community and school resources for the residents of Saline County. Project S.H.A.R.E (Safety, Health and Resource Education) will be held on August 11th from noon to 5 p.m. at a new location this year – the Martin Community Center. Project S.H.A.R.E. exists to bring needed services and resources, especially those for students returning to school, to one location. This prevents families from having to visit several different locations to get the help they need.
Roadway deaths down slightly for the first half of 2022
JEFFERSON CITY — Following an especially deadly 2021, Missouri traffic fatalities have dropped 7% compared to this same time last year. Preliminary data shows from Jan. 1 - June 22, 413 people were killed in Missouri traffic crashes, down from 445 in the same period in 2021. The July Fourth holiday weekend marks the halfway mark of summer and the halfway point of the 100 deadliest days of summer, which has historically seen the highest number of traffic fatalities.
Marshall Rotary Club hosts annual Farmers’ Appreciation Luncheon outdoors
by Danielle Linton-Hatfield/Staff Writer “Joe Aull, I’ve known him for several years,” Larry Askins with the Marshall Rotary Club said Thursday, June 30. “He has… Login to continue reading Login…