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Five generations of the Sullivan family had an opportunity to spend time together. Pictured on the Marshall square in front of the Saline County Courthouse (from right to left) are: Oden Sullivan, of Marshall, Mike Sullivan, Nicole Duff, Sidney Duff and Sutton Duff...

Together for ‘21 Fest from the Missouri Bicentennial Commission and Missouri 2021 is free and open to the public. This event will be taking place Aug. 6-8 in Columbia. Organized by the State Historical Society of Missouri and the University of Missouri, Together for ‘21 Fest commemorates the Missouri Bicentennial with music, exhibitions, talks, film screenings, folk art demonstrations, performances, and more. ...

Commemorate the Missouri Bicentennial in St. Charles at the First Missouri State Capitol State Historic Site. The event will take place on Saturday, Aug. 7. Tour the historic rooms where statehood began, attend lectures, walk the stationary parade route, and more. The event is organized by Missouri State Parks. The address in St. Charles is 200 S. Main Street. For more information visit https://shsmo.org/missouri-2021...

The Missouri Statehood Day Commemoration will be taking place in Jefferson City Aug. 9-10. The event will include the formal recognition of the Missouri Bicentennial, reveal of the Missouri Bicentennial stamp, exhibits in the Capitol, a U.S. Naturalization Ceremony, and an ice cream social at Central Dairy...

ROLLA, Mo. — Missouri University of Science and Technology announces the names of students who made the honor list for the Spring 2021 semester. Included on the list are: —Sophomore Joseph Henke, of Marshall —Senior Elizabeth Pomerenke, of Sweet Springs...

ROLLA, Mo. (July 20, 2021) — Approximately 1,100 students received degrees from Missouri University of Science and Technology during commencement ceremonies held at Missouri S&T on Friday, May 14, and Saturday, May 15. Missouri S&T awards Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Arts, Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degrees...

Beginning Sunday, Aug. 1, to Thursday, Aug. 5, the First Baptist Church of Marshall welcomes all children ages 4 years through entering grade 6 to attend a Vacation Bible School experience from 5:30-8 p.m. The theme for this year’s school is to discover the truth about Jesus, that he came to show us the way to salvation and with our journey through life. There will be Bible studies, snacks, recreation, music, crafts, and mission stories...

The Marshall Kiwanis Club held their regular meeting at noon Tuesday, July 20, at Montague’s. Charles Ferguson offered the invocation and Club President Sharon Crawford led the Pledge of Allegiance and called the meeting to order with 21 members and one guest in attendance...

ASHEVILLE, N.C. – A Federal tall case clock with patriotic inlay, one of only four examples made by case maker John Brown (1761-1835) and the only known clock with works made in Wheeling, (now West) Va., by Samuel Martin (1768-1825), produced the top money at Brunk Auctions’ July 10 Premier Auction, selling for $223,700. ...

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Missouri State University awarded 2,954 degrees to students in Spring 2021. The commencement ceremonies took place May 13-14 at JQH Arena. The following local students earned degrees: Mckenzie Dunlap of Marshall graduated with a Bachelor of Social Work...

WARRENSBURG — The following local students have earned a spot on the University of Central Missouri Dean’s List. Each semester, the Dean’s List is divided into two parts. The first list includes the names of students who have achieved a perfect 4.0 grade point average, and the second list includes the names of students who attained a grade point average of 3.50 to 3.99...

COLUMBIA, Mo. – In May 2021, 4,298 students received a total of 5,558 degrees and certificates from the University of Missouri-Columbia. The graduation list includes international, U.S. and Missouri students. The following students from Saline County graduated this past May:...

The Marshall Kiwanis Club held their regular meeting at noon Tuesday, July 6, at Montague’s. Chad Unterreiner offered the invocation, and Club President Sharon Crawford led the Pledge of Allegiance and called the meeting to order, with 18 members in attendance...

The Marshall Kiwanis Club held its annual Fish Fry Tuesday evening, June 29, at Indian Foothills Park. Nineteen members and 22 guests enjoyed great food and a rain-free evening! Steve Hartwig offered the invocation, and Club President Sharon Crawford welcomed all of the many guests. ...

Marshall Church of the Nazarene is celebrating America with a patriotic service on Sunday, July 4. The service will be both patriotic and God honoring. Special music and a tribute to the branches of the Armed Forces will be included. All are invited to attend. Marshall Church of the Nazarene is located at the corner of Miami Avenue and Arrow Street. Service begins at 10:15 a.m...

Slater resident Deseray Heyer pleaded guilty to two separate charges Friday, June 25, including the class E felony of abandonment of a corpse. In the Division 4 Circuit Court, Judge Hugh Harvey sentenced 31-year-old Heyer to serve four years in the Missouri Department of Corrections...

PARKVILLE, Mo. — Park University announced its Spring 2021 graduates. The list of graduates includes those from the University’s flagship campus in Parkville, as well as its 40 additional campuses across the country and online worldwide. Park hosted a virtual all-university commencement ceremony on May 8, featuring keynote speaker Vince Clark, vice president of business development and chief corporate affairs officer at Creative Planning LLC, an independent financial advisory firm in Overland Park, Kan.. ...

COLUMBIA, Mo. — For plants, extended wet weather is like cold and flu season is for humans. Luckily, the plant doctor is in. The University of Missouri Plant Diagnostic Clinic can help with diagnoses and treatment recommendations, says clinic director Peng Tian...

Robyn Leimkuehler, president, called the regular meeting of the Optimist Club of Marshall to order on Saturday, June 26, at Bloomfield’s Family Restaurant. Kenneth Ray Clause gave the invocation, and Chad Unterreiner led the Pledge of Allegiance. Leimkuehler gave updates on members on the sick call list...

The Marshall Kiwanis Club held its regular meeting at noon Tuesday, June 22, at Montague’s, 152 W. Arrow St. Gabe Ramsey offered the invocation, and Club President Sharon Crawford led the Pledge of Allegiance and called the meeting to order, with 18 members and three guests in attendance...

The Marshall Writers’ Guild resumed regular meeting on May 20 in the Community Meeting Room at the Saline County Health Department. Present were members Carol Raynor, Carole Schaefer, Sidney Sullivan, Edgar Phillips, Authorene Phillips, Edward Richards, Sharon Eiker-Dyer and Holly Forsman. This was the first meeting since November 2020 due to the coronavirus...

On Tuesday, June 15 at approximately 7:49 pm., Pettis County Deputies, the Mid-Missouri Drug Task Force, and the Morgan County SWAT team served a search warrant at 1821 South Barrett reference drug distribution. This has been an ongoing investigation between law enforcement and Pettis County Prosecutor Phillip Sawyer...

The Daughters of Isabella Marshall Circle No. 535 met June 9. The meeting was called to order by Regent Dorothy Teeter. In the absence of Helen Girard, chancellor, the opening prayer was led by Jane Weeks. The members recited the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. ...

SPRINGFIELD — Each semester, students at Missouri State University who attain academic excellence are named to the dean’s list. For undergraduate students, criteria include enrollment in at least 12 credit hours during the spring semester and at least a 3.50 grade point average (on a 4.00 scale)...

As the summer commences for local high school students, many are looking for a summer job that will fit their schedule and provide the opportunity to earn some spending money. This year CHS Employment Services has partnered with the Marshall Parks and Recreation Department, Missouri State Fairgrounds, Bothwell Hospital in Sedalia, Knob Noster State Park, and the Warsaw Chamber of Commerce/City of Warsaw to provide the Summer Work Experience (SWE) to students in those areas...

SEDALIA – State Fair Community College has named students to the President’s, Dean’s and Trustees’ lists for the Spring 2021 Semester. To qualify for the President’s List, students must earn a semester grade point average (GPA) of 4.0 in 12 or more SFCC GPA credit hours. For the Dean’s List, students must earn a semester SFCC GPA of 3.5-3.99 in 12 or more SFCC GPA credit hours...

The University of Missouri-Columbia announced its 2021 Spring Semester dean’s list. During the Spring 2021 Semester, 10,962 undergraduate students earned the academic distinction to be named to the dean’s list. The following students from Saline County were recognized:...

SEWARD, Neb. — Concordia University, Nebraska named 239 students to its honors list for the Spring 2021 semester. Senior Katherine Miles, of Marshall, was named to the honor’s list. Concordia University, Nebraska, founded in 1894, is a fully accredited, coeducational university located in Seward, Neb., which currently serves more than 2,500 students. ...

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (June 9, 2021) — Earning a spot on Drury University’s Dean’s List is a significant accomplishment; it means a student earned a grade point average of 3.6 or greater (on a 4-point scale) while carrying a full-time course load of 12 or more semester hours at Drury, a top Midwestern university, according to US News & World Report...

The Marshall Kiwanis Club held its regular meeting at noon Tuesday, June 1, at Montague’s, 152 W. Arrow St. Gary Fetter offered the invocation, and Club President Elect Adam Reid led the Pledge of Allegiance and called the meeting to order with 17 members in attendance...

Truman State University has released the names of students who graduated during spring commencement ceremonies, May 7 and May 8. Allison Ann Barnes, of Marshall, graduated Summa Cum Laude. Jaylee Rayanne Hazell, of Marshall, graduated Magna Cum Laude...

The Marshall Kiwanis Club held its regular meeting at noon Tuesday, May 25, 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...

FULTON, Mo. — Maggie Sherman, from Marshall, was named to the Spring 2021 Dean’s List for exemplary academic performance at Westminster College. Sherman is a junior at Westminster. The Dean’s List recognizes students who have shown high academic performance during the past semester. To be included on the Dean’s List, a student must have a 3.60 semester grade point average with at least 12 hours completed that semester...

KIRKSVILLE, Mo. — Truman State University has released its academic honor rolls for the spring 2021 semester. The President’s List includes students with a perfect 4.0 grade point average. The Vice President of Academic Affairs’ List features students with a GPA between 3.50-3.99. To qualify for either list, a student must be an undergraduate and complete at least 12 hours of credit during the semester...

President Robyn Leimkuehler called the meeting of the Optimist Club of Marshall to order on Saturday, May 22, at Bloomfield’s Family Restaurant. Paul Collier gave the invocation, and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by John Bargfrede. President Leimkuehler reported on the district conference held last weekend at Osage Beach. ...

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Rockhurst University has announced the dean’s list for the Spring 2021 semester. This honor recognizes students who have achieved a grade-point average of 3.5 or above. The following students from Saline County were named to the dean’s list: Hannah Hartwig and Addy Wright, both of Marshall, and Martha Waller, of Nelson...

ROLLA, Mo. — Elizabeth Pomerenke, of Marshall, graduated Summa Cum Laude on May 15, 2021, from Missouri University of Science and Technology with a Bachelor of Science degree in chemical engineering. She earned a 4.0 grade point average. Pomerenke was an active member of the S&T Honors Academy, iGEM design team, Chi Alpha and competitive tennis club. She was chosen as one of the four Student Commencement Speakers at the graduation ceremony. She is the daughter of Duane and Carrie Pomerenke...

The annual Achievement Night ceremony for Marshall High School students took place Wednesday, May 12, where gifts and awards were presented to multiple students. The master of ceremonies was MHS Principal Ian Verts. The following are awards presented during the ceremony:...

The Saline County Career Center recognized 11 students recently by awarding them the Career and Technical Education certificate. In 2016,the Missouri General Assembly passed legislation requiring the State Board of Education and the CTE Advisory Council to establish the requirements for the CTE certificate. The certificate is earned in addition to student’s graduating high school diploma. This is the first year graduating students were eligible to earn the CTE certificate...

MANCHESTER, N.H. — Cody Painter of Marshall has been named to Southern New Hampshire University’s Winter 2021 President’s List. The winter term runs from January to May. Full-time students who have earned a minimum grade-point average of 3.700 and above are named to the President’s List. ...

Marshall Elementary Schools Monday — B: Cereal w/ yogurt, chilled fruit, juice, milk. L: Hit dog on bun or PBJ and yogurt; Texas pintos, garden salad, fruit, milk. Tuesday — B: Donuts, chilled fruit, juice, milk. L: Cheeseburger and tater tots or ham and cheese roll up; salad, fruit, milk...

The Marshall Kiwanis Club held its regular meeting at noon Tuesday, May 18, at Montague’s, 152 W. Arrow St. Chad Unterreiner offered the invocation, and Club President Sharon Crawford led the Pledge of Allegiance and called the meeting to order, with 17 members and two guests in attendance. Former member and former club president Doug Swinger was recognized as a visiting guest...

MARSHALL, Mo. (May 19, 2021) — Dr. Diane Bartholomew, vice president of academic affairs for Missouri Valley College, has announced the Spring 2021 Dean’s List. The requirements for the Dean’s List are a 3.3 or higher grade point average; at least 12 graded hours for the semester and no “D,” “F,” or “Incomplete” grades for the semester. The following students from the area were named to the list:...

PELLA, Iowa — Hannah Miller, of Gilliam, was one of 204 Central College students who were celebrated during commencement on Saturday, May 15, at Ron and Joyce Schipper Stadium. Miller received a bachelor’s degree in exercise science. Central College of Pella, Iowa, is a private, four-year liberal arts college. ...

The Optimist Club of Marshall held its regular meeting on May 8 at Bloomfield’s Family restaurant. Club President Robyn Leimkuehler called the meeting to order. Kenneth Ray Clause gave the invocation, and guest Cole Bennett led the Pledge of Allegiance...

FAYETTE — This spring’s commencement at Central Methodist University was split into two indoor ceremonies on Saturday, May 8, allowing nearly 200 graduates to receive their degrees in front of friends and family in Puckett Fieldhouse. CMU Board of Trustees chairman Dr. Robert “Tad” Perry ‘65 delivered the commencement address and received an honorary doctorate from his alma mater...

St. Peter Catholic School Monday — Hamburger on bun or turkey sandwich, tater tots, baked beans, fruit.¬ Tuesday — Nachos w/ cheese and half ham sandwich, or ham sandwich sack, celery, fruit. Wednesday — Hot dog on bun, chips, veggie sticks, fruit, no sacks...

COLUMBIA — Columbia College recently announced its dean’s list for the Spring 2021 Semester, which ran from January through April 2021. To be named to the dean’s list, a student must have completed 12 semester hours in a 16-week period and achieved a minimum GPA of 3.5 on a 4.0-point scale. Click here for a complete list of honorees from around the country...

The Marshall Kiwanis Club held its regular meeting at noon Tuesday, May 11, at Montague’s, 152 W. Arrow St. Jack Uhrig offered the invocation, and Club President Sharon Crawford led the Pledge of Allegiance and called the meeting to order with 22 members and four guests in attendance. ...

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...