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Hardeman School Monday — B: Scrambled eggs and toast. L: Breaded pork chop, Au Gratin potatoes, corn, fruit. Tuesday — B: Breakfast pizza and fruit. L: Field Trip Day. Wednesday — B: Cereal and toast. L: Pre-k-second grade: corn dogs; third-eighth grade: hot dogs, green beans, potato wedges, fruit, cake...

The Marshall Kiwanis Club held its regular meeting at noon Tuesday, May 4, at Montague’s, 152 W. Arrow St. Charles Ferguson offered the invocation, and Club President Sharon Crawford led the Pledge of Allegiance and called the meeting to order with 19 members and one guest in attendance. ...

A silver anniversary only comes around once, and members of St. Peter Catholic Church are honoring one of their priests for his 25 years in the priesthood. Father Mark Smith, Canonical Administrator at St. Peter, entered seminary when he was 25 years old after having already completed a bachelor’s degree...

Presented here are copies of artwork given to the Herman Kramer family of Alma, Mo., by German Prisoners of War (POWs) from the Marshall Branch Camp who worked on their farm during the summer of 1945. The artwork was a gift in appreciation of the hospitality they received from the Kramers...

Three Marshall High School students have achieved the National Speech and Debate Association’s Academic All-American Award. John Miles, Connor Grossenburg and Olivia Kiso were recently recognized by the NSDA. Of the more than 150,000 members of the NSDA, fewer than 1 percent of students earn the Academic All-American Award each year...

Each spring, the Ray-Carroll County Grain Growers Scholarship Fund awards scholarships to outstanding high school seniors who are children of the cooperative’s members. The scholarship program was started in 1981 and, to date, has given 557 scholarships for a total of $469,050. This year, the cooperative awarded 15 scholarships for a total of $15,000...

With 18 members in attendance, President Robyn Leimkuehler called the regular meeting of the Optimist Club of Marshall to order on Saturday, April 24, at Bloomfield’s Family Restaurant. The invocation was given by Kenneth Ray Clause, and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Dale Zank...

JEFFERSON CITY — FCS Financial recently selected 34 recipients for their scholarship program who will each receive a $1,500 scholarship to assist with the cost of higher education. Since 2004, more than $720,000 has been distributed through the FCS Financial Scholarship Program. The program is designed to encourage and support higher education for children and grandchildren of FCS Financial members...

School menus for the week of April 26-30: Hardeman School Monday — B: Scrambled eggs and toast, milk, juice. L: Chicken nuggets, mashed potatoes w/ gravy, corn, fruit, milk. Tuesday — B: Strawberry muffin and yogurt, milk, juice. L: Beef tacos w/ toppings, cinnamon roll, fruit, milk...

The Marshall Kiwanis Club held its regular meeting at noon Tuesday, April 20, at Montague’s, 152 W. Arrow St. Fred Hartley offered the invocation, and Club President Sharon Crawford led the Pledge of Allegiance and called the meeting to order, with 19 members and one guest in attendance. ...

The Marshall Kiwanis Club held its regular meeting at noon Tuesday, April 13, at Montague’s, 152 W. Arrow St. Club President Sharon Crawford called the meeting to order with 19 members and one guest in attendance. A brief discussion was held concerning the club’s provisions of maintaining the concession stands at the annual Missouri Valley College rodeo being held later this year. ...

The Monday Club met April 12 at the First Presbyterian “Rock” Church in the Tom Butler Fellowship Hall, with 16 members and two guests present. Henrietta Fenner played the piano as the members entered. President Kathy Green welcomed everyone and thanked them for coming...

Last summer, during the spike of COVID cases in Sedalia, many local employers were looking for dedicated employees as there was a need for essential workers. Johnboy had been working with CHS Employment Services at a local business when he was laid-off due to COVID. Despite the layoff, Johnboy was eager to figure out how to help during the COVID crisis. When Johnboy saw that Woods on Broadway Avenue needed a stocker, he jumped at the chance to re-enter the workforce and help his community...

Four Marshall High School students competed in the Zone Optimist Oratory Contest, with one advancing on in competition. Andi Gooden, Connor Grossenburg, Kollin Huse and Katherine Diaz competed this past weekend in Sedalia at the Zone Optimist Oratory Contest. Gooden placed second. She now advances to the district contest in May, with a chance to advance to the national competition...

MARSHALL — Missouri Valley College students recently received awards from the Missouri Broadcast Educators Association (MBEA). This organization is made up of mass communication departments from colleges and universities across the state of Missouri. Each year, students enter audio and video projects that are judged by industry professionals...

Gaila Wolff, 71, of Columbia, Mo., died April 2, 2021. Graveside services will be at 1 p.m. Monday, April 19, 2021, at Missouri Veterans Cemetery in Jacksonville, Mo. Gaila lived in Marshall from 1961-1967 and graduated from Marshall High School. She is survived by a sister, Sue Ann Crawford of Las Vegas...

According to the Marshall Police Department, 32-year-old Justin Scharnhorst, a fugitive wanted on multiple active warrants, is now in custody at the Saline County Jail. Recent court documents state a warrant was issued on March 29 for Scharnhorst, on charges including a Class D felony for Unlawful Possession of a Firearm; class E felony for Domestic Assault in the third degree, Unlawful Use of a Weapon - Exhibiting, and Kidnapping in the third degree. The court has ordered no bond...

The Marshall Kiwanis Club held its regular meeting at noon Tuesday, April 6, at Montague’s, 152 W. Arrow St. Club President Sharon Crawford called the meeting to order with 19 members and one guest in attendance. It was discussed that while some members do have concerns regarding the COVID virus, that attendance is slowly perking up, and there was strong support in the club’s regular weekly meetings...

A 19-year-old from Malta Bend is being held on a $250,000 cash only bond at the Saline County Jail after having been charged with two counts of first-degree rape or attempted rape. According to a probable cause statement filed with the Saline County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office, a 15-year-old female had disclosed to someone that she had been raped twice by Jayden Browder, 19, of Malta Bend — once at her residence in Marshall. ...

Following up from The Marshall Democrat-News article “Katy Trail cyclists raise childhood cancer awareness | The Childs family and Lila’s story,” the cyclists of South Carolina will arrive at the following locations on these days: Chilhowee on April 26; Sedalia on April 27; New Franklin on April 28; Easley on April 29; Tebbetts on April 30; McKittrick on May 1; Augusta on May 2; and St. ...

Walking through his neighborhood, Craig Vial of South Carolina approached one house in particular where a table sat outside. On this table, there were many cards, as well as food donated to not just a family of seven, but a young girl named Lila Childs — who after she and her twin sister, Skyler’s, seventh birthday, became diagnosed with a rare type of cancer known as alveolar rhabdomyosarcoma. ...

“Fueled by Faith.” It’s a mantra adorning the walls of Slater Nutrition, where Charlie and Trisha Weaver have opened up their hearts as well as their business. A year ago, the Weavers had never pondered opening a business. Having been guided by the Spirit after lifestyles of drugs, heavy debt and broken homes, the couple’s business is a testament to their walk with Christ, and an opportunity to serve their community with positivity...

The Daughters of Isabella met Tuesday, March 9. Regent Dorothy Teeter called the meeting to order and gave the Pledge of Allegiance. Chancellor Helen Girard read the opening prayer. The Short Form Conferral was given to new member Beth Walker. The members welcomed her with a round of applause...

I remember laying in our room at night, too high to go to sleep, wishing I could, and staring at a reflection in a mirror on our wall. The way the light shined created a perfect cross, and every time I saw it, I was filled with an inexplicable dread...

BEMIDJI, Minn. — Lauren McComas, from Marshall, earned President’s List honors from Bemidji State University in Bemidji, Minn., at the conclusion of the Fall 2020 semester. To be eligible for the President’s Honor Roll, BSU students must be enrolled for at least 12 credits and earn a perfect 4.0 GPA during the semester. A total of 428 students earned Fall 2020 President's List honors from the university...

From birth to my early teens I would be found with my family in church on Sundays and some Wednesdays. Sundays involved being in Sunday School, worship service and singing in the choirs. But as I became a teenager, I began to drift from the teaching and fellowship with God and the saints. ...

The two Marshall Optimist clubs held the Optimist Oratory Contest this past week at Marshall High School. The following are results of the contest: In the Mid-Day Optimist Club contest, Kollin Hust placed first, Conner Grossenburg placed second, Holly Huston placed third, and Bailey Kueker placed fourth...

Hardeman School Monday — B: Cereal, toast, fruit or juice. L: Chicken nuggets, fries, carrots, fruit, bread. Tuesday — B: Fruit muffin, yogurt, juice. L: Soft shell chicken fajita, rice, fruit, Jell-O. Wednesday — B: Scrambled eggs, toast, juice or fruit...

Growing up with a father in ministry didn’t instill the behaviors or experiences for Drew Green that one would imagine, such as participating in youth groups or a praise and worship band. Instead, his experiences collided with the perception. It wasn’t until Drew’s adult years that he could really reconcile the two...

California-born Saul Galindo was 9 years old and living with his family in Yuma, Arizona, when his parents died in a car accident on the other side of the border. It was 1987. And he and two siblings were moved to south Texas where his father’s parents would raise them...

Psalms 18:3-6 reminds me of a time in my life when I was 13 years old — May 9, 1985, to be exact. Without God, I wouldn’t be where I am today. I thank the Lord every day, through prayer, reading the word, and staying obedient to God. He has changed me from the inside out...

I grew up in a farm family, the oldest son of Ben and Lera (Bainum) Maxted, who were faithful members of the Methodist church in the little village — 90 residents — of Anson, Kan., 3 ½ miles from our farm home. We always gave thanks for meals, had family prayers before going to bed at night, and attended church every Sunday...

Sharing books with young children is a wonderful idea no matter what the weather. Whether the weather be hot or cold, dry or wet, windy or calm, while we are waiting for spring, why not enjoy books with a young child? Here are several books that young children would enjoy. Marshall Public Library, 214 N. Lafayette Ave., is a good choice. Call ahead at 660-886-3391 for hours and methods of operation. And don’t forget the Little Free Libraries — there are several in Marshall...

Spunky personality and happy disposition is how the team decribes Diana, 2-year-old daughter of Elizabeth and Edward Petrie. She is one of four children, filling the family home with laughter and excitement. Her favorite things to play are: baby dolls, singing and dancing with anyone, building with blocks, books, and being outside. Her favorite snack is popcorn...

Results of the Missouri District Speech and Debate Tournament were recently announced. The following are results for Marshall High School students who participated: —Connor Grossenburg, first place in Lincoln-Douglas Debate —Matthew Robbins-Garrett Bristow, second in Public Forum Debate...

The University of Missouri announced its Fall 2020 graduates. In December 2020, nearly 2,000 students received degrees. Saline County students graduating this past December were: —Julie Leann Orey with a degree in education specialist in educational, school and counseling psychology-EDSP, with an emphasis in mental health practitioner in school...

This year, 14 Saline County Career Center DECA students participated at district-level competition virtually throughout the week of Feb. 16-24. On Friday, Feb. 26, it was announced that there will be 12 members who will be moving on to compete at the state level, which will be held virtually throughout March 8-19...

The Marshall Kiwanis Club held its regular meeting at noon Tuesday, March 2, at Montague’s. Following the invocation, Club President Sharon Crawford called the meeting to order with 16 members and two guests in attendance. The club voted to continue respect for social distancing, but to resume meeting weekly as had been done prior to the COVID pandemic...

The University of Missouri-Columbia released its Fall 2020 dean’s list. Area students who made the dean’s list are: Blackburn Katarina E. Langan Malta Bend Isabelle Catherine Drake Marshall Samuel Duncan Betz Casey Jaylin Claros Figueroa...

FBLA students — or Future Business Leaders of America — from the Saline County Career Center recently placed in the 2021 FBLA District Contest. The following are results and students who will proceed to the state contest: —Isaac Jackson, third place in Introduction to Financial Math...

Marissa Snell, Marshall High School senior 2022, will serve the Missouri District-19 FBLA Chapter as the Vice President of Communications for the school year 2021-2022. Snell has been a member of the SCCC Future Business Leaders of America chapter since her freshman year and is currently serving as the co-president of the local chapter...

The Optimist Club of Marshall held its regular meeting Feb. 13 at Bloomfield’s Family Restaurant. The meeting was called to order by President Robyn Leimkuehler. The invocation was given by John Bargfrede, and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Megan Leimkuehler...

The Marshall High School Speech and Debate Squad competed in its 13th online virtual tournament this school year. Results of the Savannah High School Tournament are: —James Hieronymus, sixth-place in Prose Reading —Aareyanna Larimore, 10th in Poetry Reading...