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In 1966 a Marshall theater group began; soon it was named for Miss Mary W. Fisher, a Marshall High School drama and English teacher who retired in 1947, having taught for 50 years. In the early 1980s the name was changed to Marshall Community Theater and continued performing at least two shows a year, often a dinner theater, plus encouraging drama in Marshall and area schools. ...

The Marshall Kiwanis Club held their regular meeting at noon Tuesday, Sept. 15 at The First Presbyterian “Rock” Church on East North Street. Following invocation led by Gary Fetter, club President Elect Sharon Crawford led the Pledge of Allegiance and called the meeting to order, with 15 members and one guest in attendance...

The Daughters’ of Isabella meeting was held Wednesday, Sept. 9, at the Knights of Columbus Hall with social distancing and face masks. Regent Dorothy Teeter called the meeting to order, and members recited the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. Chancellor Helen Girard read the opening prayer...

The Marshall Kiwanis Club held its regular meeting at noon, Tuesday Sept. 8, at First Presbyterian “Rock” Church. Following the invocation led by Steve Hartwig, Club President Elect Sharon Crawford led The Pledge of Allegiance and called the meeting to order with 13 members in attendance...

Hardeman Monday — B: Cold cereal and toast. L: Salisbury steak, mashed potatoes w/ gravy, corn, fruit and bread. Tuesday — B: Sausage gravy and biscuit. L: Beef noodle casserole, green beans, lettuce salad, fruit and roll. Wednesday — B: Waffles...

The Daughters of Isabella meeting was held Wednesday, Aug. 12, at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Marshall, with social distancing and face masks. Regent Dorothy Teeter called the meeting to order, and members recited the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. Chancellor Helen Girard read the opening prayer...

Harley Scott, of Marshall, receives Community Skills Training (CST) supports from the Center for Human Services. Harley is employed at Fresh Ideas at Missouri Valley College and works when school is in session. Due to the pandemic, the college has been out of session since March, and Harley has experienced many changes personally but has adapted well with the help of his supportive assistance. ...

For the first time since March, the Marshall Kiwanis held a regular meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 11, at the North Point Shelter House in Indian Foothills Park. Club President Marty Smith called the meeting to order and led the Pledge of Allegiance, with 12 members and two guests in attendance. Gary Fetter offered the invocation...

ST. LOUIS — Flight and mammals are two terms that don’t usually go together … except for one creature. Bats are the world’s only flying mammal, and several of these species can be found in the Show-Me-State. The Missouri Department of Conservation is offering the chance to get to know these creatures of the night a little better during a free online program...

JEFFERSON CITY — The Missouri Department of Conservation has modified the 2020-2021 waterfowl managed hunt process to assure the safety of hunters and staff during the COVID-19 pandemic. MDC is committed to providing hunting opportunities on managed waterfowl hunting areas throughout the waterfowl season. ...

The Optimist Club of Marshall met Saturday, June 27, at the Optimist shelter house at Indian Foothills Park. The meeting was called to order by president Robyn Leimkuehler. The invocation was given by Kenny Clause, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. Leimkuehler announced that the club’s second annual corn hole tournament is scheduled for Aug. 29...