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“I did see south of the junction signage is up for our new turn lanes beginning construction on it,” Saline County Southern Commissioner Monte Fenner stated on Thursday, May 26. He explained when the commission had last spoken to the construction company — which they estimated they would begin the project during the third or fourth week in May...

LINN, Mo. (May 25, 2022) — State Technical College of Missouri would like to congratulate May 2022 students who achieved the Dean's List during the spring semester. The following in Saline County who were included on the list were: — Corey Thieman of Marshall...

ARROW ROCK — Join in on a public event on Saturday, May 28, celebrating writer and fiber artist Sonié Joi Thompson-Ruffin and her two-week participation in the 2022 Persimmon Creek Writers and Artists Residency in the historic village of Arrow Rock, Mo...

The Saline County Composite Squadron of the U.S. Air Force Auxiliary Civil Air Patrol will host the annual Memorial Day Observance Service on Monday morning, May 30, beginning at 10 a.m. on the southeast corner of the Marshall square at the Veteran’s Memorial...

The second annual Food Truck Day, organized by the Saline County Career Center’s Entrepreneurship class, drew a crowd Friday, May 13. In the SCCC parking lot, 10 vendors offering a variety of menu items pulled in and opened for business. According to SCCC instructor Tracy Crumbaugh, students from several organizations participated in the event this year...

According to a report from the Saline County Sheriff’s Department, the Lafayette County Sheriff’s Office took a report of a male subject — identified as Gary Fletcher — missing from his home in Waverly on Monday, May 23. According to a press release issued by the Saline County Sheriff’s Department, Fletcher’s vehicle was subsequently located near the Missouri River in Saline County in the Grand Pass area. ...

From Memorial Day on Monday, May 30, through Labor Day on Monday, Sept. 5, Elmer Hare Ford will donate $1 to The Food Bank for Central and Northeast Missouri for every oil change. Donations will help pay for Buddy Packs in Saline County.

“The old dump — going back to it — somebody dumped a bunch of lumber in there,” Slater Mayor Stephen Allegri stated at the city council meeting on May 17. He reiterated that only grass and yard waste are allowed. Allegri said this is a rule set by the Missouri Department of Natural Resources...

“Amateur Radio Emergency Services — it’s a group of licensed amateurs using amateur radio frequencies to provide emergency communications,” Jack Vantrump from Carrollton said. In the morning hours on Saturday, May 21, Vantrump participated in the Saline County Emergency exercise. ...

On March 26, SCCC DECA and HOSA worked to raise $450, which was donated to Children’s Mercy Hospital as their community service activity for the month. With the help of the community, both organizations were able to help provide funds to be given to parents who need help with the expense of traveling back and forth from the hospital...

The Slater School District held May graduation ceremonies for both the preschool and eighth grade. For the eighth-grade graduation, Emily Anderson won the Daughters of the American Youth Citizenship Award. Ben Gochenour, Kendall Guthrie and Robert James Pannell IV won the American Legion Award...

A semi-truck crashed into a bridge post at the Interstate 70 overpass in Saline County Friday morning, May 20, and the incident ...

The Sweet Springs Ambulance District Board of Directors talked about the future of the former I-70 Hospital building during a meeting held Wednesday, May 18. Following the call or order, board members stated they intended to “deviate from their current agenda” to focus on how to proceed following the resignation of two board members, including Board President Denis Dohrman who resigned last week...

A group of Marshall High School students protested on Thursday, May 12, their beliefs that the district was inactive regarding an alleged sexual assault. Several statements and information have been issued by the Marshall School District since then in regard to this...

The Marshall School District graduation for the class of 2022 will take place this Sunday afternoon, May 22, at 2 p.m. Entry into the stadium will be through the main gate, on the east side of the field. The gate will open at 1 p.m. Only graduates and school personnel will be allowed on the field. No air horns, signs, drums, or noisemakers of any kind will be permitted. Anyone displaying and using such an item will be asked to leave the ceremony...

As alumni plan to return to Marshall for the “Return to the Roost” event — a homecoming for all graduating classes of Marshall High School, one local church will offer an event to coincide with other community gatherings. On June 12, First United Methodist Church will host “Hymn Coming” with worship and an old-fashioned carry-in dinner...

A crash on state Highway 240 Wednesday afternoon, May 18, left two people with injuries, according to a Missouri State Highway Patrol report. The incident occurred when a 2010 Dodge — driven by Rebecca Sanders, 27, of Marshall — was traveling east on the highway. ...

The Marshall School District Board of Education met in a special session on Wednesday, May 18, at noon. Board members were in attendance via Zoom to call the meeting to order and adjourn in closed session to discuss legal actions involving the district, attorney communications and actions or records relating to students...

During the Slater City Council meeting on Tuesday, May 17, Mayor Stephen Allegri stated the wine walk will be this Saturday, May 21. “They’ll have vendors, entertainment — some giveaways from what I’ve heard,” he said. “It’d be the first time that we’ve had one and hopefully a good time.”...

The Marshall Chamber of Commerce announced on Wednesday, May 18, that the Saline County Historical Society is moving to a new location. SCHS needs help to relocate fragile artifacts and organize important items. This will be taking place on Saturday, May 21. SCHS will also have a meeting in the Buckner Building on the Marshall square at 1 p.m...

The Marshall City Council met in regular session and held discussion on Monday, May 16, prior to reviewing an ordinance of appropriation. The council unanimously approved the ordinance in both a first and second reading. According to the ordinance, the following payment of accounts came out of the following city funds: General $442,927.94; Sanitation $110,707.18; Library $14,499.57; Band $8,105.72; Park $133,600.99; Street $126,401.49; Airport Operating $36,429.13; Tourism $1,339.55; Martin Community Center $1,600.07; Park Capital Improvement $3,400.74; Water Operating $119,667.93; Electric Operating $1,130,649.14; Sewer Revenue $142,016.89; Internet Operating $169,986.52; and Natural Gas $571.38.. ...

The Marshall Public Schools posted an agenda for the Board of Education emergency closed meeting scheduled for Wednesday, May 18, at noon. The agenda stated the board will be adjourning into closed session to discuss actions relating to students.

MANCHESTER, N.H. (May 17, 2022) — Kyler Burke of Blackburn, Mo., has been named to Southern New Hampshire University's Winter 2022 President's List. Full-time undergraduate students who have earned a minimum grade-point average of 3.700 and above are named to the President's List. ...

During the Marshall City Council meeting on Monday, May 16, council members reviewed a first reading for a proposed ordinance to execute an agreement with Berlin and Company LLC. City Administrator JD Kehrman further explained the details of the proposal for the operation of the Martin Community Center...

Former Marshall Councilwoman Phesa Wright approached members of the council on Monday night, May 16, to recommend another woman — who is interested to do the job — to take the seat for Ward 4. “She’s a math teacher at Marshall High School, some of you may know her,” Wright continued. “She’s a lovely lady, a very good person. … But she’s a qualified person. Somebody who will be able to answer questions better than I probably ever could have. … Her name is Christina Benitez.”...

The fourth annual SCCC DECA Awards ceremony was held Friday, May 6, to honor the SCCC Chapter in multiple areas. With the chapter officers acting as the master of ceremonies, students were presented with DECA stoles, letters, pins and two awards. Saline County Career Center DECA competitors were recognized for competing at district, state and international competition as well as earning Thrive status and completing four DECA chapter campaigns for the fourth year in a row. ...

In lieu of recent events, Marshall School District Superintendent Carol Maher shared the following statement on Sunday evening, May 15: Because a multitude of information and misinformation is being spread throughout the community about recent events involving members of the Marshall High School family, this statement is made to ensure Marshall Public Schools communicates using appropriate and accurate information based on facts, not hearsay. ...

“ … to the graduating class of 2022, congratulations on reaching this milestone in your lives and for the many accomplishments you have achieved,” Slater School District Superintendent Debbie Gonzalez said at the graduation ceremony on Friday night, May 13...

For the class of 2022 at Slater High School the following scholarships have been presented: — Colton Arms, Beno Messer Vocational/Trade Scholarship $500 and A+ Scholarship. Arms plans to attend The Grand River Welding Institute. — Eric Borgman, FCS Financial Scholarship $1,500; Missouri Bright Flight Scholarship $3,000 (yearly); MFA Foundation Scholarship $2,000; Ray Carroll Scholarship $1,000; H.H. ...

Academic Excellence Banquet scholarships presented included the following: 1. Marshall Public Education Foundation — Moses Benjamin — Kailyn Wise 2. Chamber of Commerce — Xane Anderson — Trafton Thompson — Winnie Gates — Gunner Ussery — Seth Hoffman...

Saline County Ambulance transported two people to a Columbia Hospital Sunday afternoon, May 15, after the vehicle they were in crashed on Interstate 70. According to a Missouri State Highway Patrol report, the crash occurred shortly before 2 p.m. when a 2007 GMC — driven by Fredi Casiano Calleja, 47, of Lexington, Ky. — lost a wheel. The vehicle traveled off the roadway, struck a guardrail, overturned, and then struck a tree...

On Friday morning, May 13, a group of students walked around the Marshall square holding signs for a protest. They held signs varying from “Justice” or “No Justice, No Peace.” Several people came out of their businesses and witnessed the protest — which also included a few vehicles with their windows showing the word “Justice.”...

The Marshall School District Board of Education met in special session on Wednesday, May 11, to go into a closed session and discuss personnel matters. According to the unofficial meeting minutes, the board unanimously approved David Reinke as assistant superintendent on a three-year contract for $117,000. With the exception of Board Vice President Matt Smith who had to leave the meeting prior to the motion and was therefore absent...

Marshall Public Schools Superintendent Carol Maher reported that a small group of Marshall High School students protested on Thursday, May 12, the district's inaction concerning an incident that occurred over the weekend, off school property. According to the report, the district has no jurisdiction in these types of incidents, but does take seriously the disruption of the educational process within and outside the building, whether during the regular school day, and before or after, and will take the necessary steps to maintain a safe environment for students and adults.. ...

During a regular Sweet Springs Board of Aldermen meeting on Monday, May 9, Alderman Boyd Jones stated he would like to have an ordinance fix the one regarding burning. According to the unofficial meeting minutes, he wants the ordinance tos state that residents may burn yard waste in a ditch or in their yard...

The Daughters of Isabella are holding a garage sale at the Knights of Columbus Hall, located at the corner of English Avenue and College Street. The sale will take place until 6 p.m. today, Thursday, May 12, and from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, May 13.

David Reinke has been chosen to continue his career in the Marshall School District as the assistant superintendent. He is a distinguished educator with over 20 years of experience in education. He earned a bachelor’s degree in education from the University of Arkansas-Monticello. Reinke also earned his master’s degree in Educational Leadership and Educational Specialist degrees from Lindenwood University in St. Charles, Mo...

Sweet Springs City Clerk Michelle Fuehring informed the Sweet Springs Board of Aldermen on Monday night, May 9, that Marshall-Saline Economic Development Corporation will create a new logo for the city. According to the unofficial meeting minutes, Fuehring stated MSDC Executive Director Cydney Mayfield explained there would be no cost to the city of Sweet Springs. ...

Emergency Management Director Tony Day shared with the Saline County Commission on Thursday morning, May 12, the department is working on communication issues. “Communication is all important in any incident or catastrophe, and it’s always an issue on every exercise … so we’ve been working on it,” he said...

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 the student’s graduating high school diploma. This is the second year graduating students were eligible to earn the CTE certificate...

“I honestly did not know much about it and visited with citizens throughout the community,” Marshall Mayor Dewey Hendrix said of the Foster Grandparent Program on Friday, May 6. “What I have found is a great appreciation for all of you, what you do … You ladies, gentlemen here — city of Marshall appreciates everything that you do. … It is a great program — once I investigated and saw what you guys were doing.”...

Missouri Valley College conferred 247 degrees to students this past weekend at the commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 7, at 2 p.m. on the Gregg-Mitchell Field on the campus. The class of 2022 consisted of 232 undergraduate students and 15 students graduating from the college’s graduate programs in community counseling and education administration...

“The results of our latest air quality tests were negative for existence of formaldehyde at a dangerous level,” Marshall School District Superintendent Carol Maher said in an email on Monday, May 9. She noted the Missouri Department of Health had a meeting with government officials. Maher added there was a 232-page report included from the district’s insurance...

Marshall Municipal Services Director Bill Anderson reported on Friday, May 6, that the mill and overlay program is scheduled to begin on Monday, May 9. “The schedule is to start milling on Slater Street Monday morning immediately after school is in session as to not interfere with the already hectic traffic,” he said. ...

In reviewing the Marshall Parks and Recreation’s finance report on Wednesday evening, May 4, Marshall Parks Director Chad Unterreiner stated the sales tax revenue is still trending up. The report showed for this year’s March sales tax the estimate was $81,453.61. In March 2021, Unterreiner noted it was $61,181.01...

The Marshall Park Board held its meeting on Wednesday, May 4, where they met with representatives from SWT Design. At the meeting held in February, Marshall Parks Director Chad Unterreiner reported on the contract the board approved for a Master Plan with SWT. Then Jay Wohlschlaeger, with SWT, shared an overview of where the process would go...

“This is for NALC — it stands for National Association of Letter Carriers food drive — our Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive,” Darren White, regional manager of The Food Bank for Central and Northeast Missouri said. He reported this is the 30th annual event, and it will be held on Saturday, May 14. White explained post offices partner with food banks throughout different areas to make this drive happen...

The following marriage licenses were filed Jan. 2 through April 20, 2022, by Saline County Recorder of Deeds Jamie Franklin Nichols: —Brandy Laverna May Bryson of Houstonia to Michael Dewayne Dickerson of Houstonia —Logan Ray Cooper of Marshall to Janice Alyssa Silkwood of Marshall...

At the Marshall City Council meeting on Monday night, May 2, City Administrator JD Kehrman stated the Great Circle Board of Directors approached him in regard to soliciting proposals from community organizations for the continued use of the campus site. He said he has been able to connect the directors with administrative and social service organizations...

After the Marshall City Council met in regular session on Monday, May 2, and conducted other business they reviewed an ordinance of appropriation. The council unanimously approved the ordinance in both a first and second reading. According to the ordinance the following payment of accounts came out of the following city funds: General $285,517.09; Sanitation $46,732.38; Library $10,159.81; Band $372.27; Park $46,026.97; Street $212,498.26; Airport Operating $4,141.16; Tourism $5,284.55; Martin Community Center $2,710.90; Hab Center $20,026.24; Park Capital Improvement $1,325; Water Operating $146,784.04; Electric Operating $942,564.14; Sewer Revenue $99,757.73; Natural Gas $51,100.94; and Electric Consumer Deposit $2,439.19.. ...

During the Marshall City Council meeting held on Monday evening, May 2, Mayor Dewey Hendrix reported the following members of the council are on these committees: — Municipal Services and Personnel Committee: Councilmembers Dan Brandt, Craig Thompson, Charles Guthrey, Tim Reeder...

A human skull was recovered from near the Missouri River in Saline County, according to the Saline County Sheriff’s Department. On Friday morning, deputies responded to a report of an individual locating human remains at Highway F in Miami. The sheriff’s department stated no other remains were located at the scene. The recovered skull is under investigation in conjunction with the coroner’s office...

The severe storm that blew through Saline County Friday night and early Saturday morning ripped the roof off of the Marshall Municipal Airport terminal. At approximately 1:20 a.m. Saturday, April 30, Municipal Services Director Bill Anderson received a call about the roof and arrived at the airport to find it laying in the parking lot in front of the building...

This past weekend students from Marshall High School patiently waited in a line outside the destination for their prom dance. The brisk weather did not deter those who walked with their dates and friends through the parking lot and down the gravel pathway inside Jackson’s Event Center...

Students at St. Peter School hold a dress rehearshal of “Hansel and Gretel” the musical Wednesday, April 27. The production includes middle school students, grades 5-8. Eighth-graders participating in their final production at St. Peter include Mary Butner as the witch; Bailee Vogl as Gretel; Gus Pointer as Hansel; and Chloe Anderson as the mother...

“The American Legion would like to … use the courthouse lawn on May 30 — that’s on a Monday — for Memorial Day,” Saline County Presiding Commissioner Kile Guthrey said on Thursday morning, April 28. “It’d be the southeast corner.” Northern Commissioner Stephanie Gooden made a motion to approve this event, which was seconded by Southern Commissioner Monte Fenner. The commission unanimously approved the Memorial Day ceremony on the Saline County Courthouse lawn...

Bobby Joe Huff, 57, of Slater, was reported missing Tuesday, April 26. The Saline County Sheriff's Department shared the white male's descriptions after receiving the report. On Wednesday afternoon, April 27, the Saline County Sheriff's Department stated Huff was located deceased. No foul play is suspected...

JEFFERSON CITY (April 27, 2022) — Team members from Missouri State Parks invite the public to attend informational meetings throughout the state to provide their input and comments and to ask questions about the park and its operations. Park team members will be present to answer questions and provide information. The meetings for five state parks and historic sites in Saline and Howard counties will be held on Saturday, May 7. The following include:...

ARROW ROCK — The second installment of the innovative interpretive theater program “Voices of Arrow Rock” will premiere on Saturday, May 7, at Brown’s Chapel, 410 High St., in Arrow Rock, at 10 a.m. Admission is free, and seating is limited. Using art to explore history, the “Voices of Arrow Rock” project brings to life forgotten and under-represented people, their times, and spirits, spanning the centuries since the village was first mapped by French explorers in the early 18th century...

The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported on Tuesday, April 26, two vehicles collided in Pettis County at Rebar Road on U.S. Highway 65. According to the report, a 2003 Cadillac Escalade was stopped at a red light when it was struck in the rear by a 2005 Ford Explorer. The driver of the Cadillac — Sean Travis, 34, of Marshall — refused treatment and drove from the scene...

The Saline County Sheriff’s Department announced on Wednesday morning, April 27, that a Slater man was reported missing on Tuesday, April 26, at 9:23 a.m. Bobby Joe Huff, 57, is described as white male being approximately 6-feet tall, 255 pounds, brown hair, brown eyes and has a beard. He was last seen wearing blue jeans, a blue jean jacket, t-shirt (unknown color) and black tennis shoes...

American Legion Post No. 558 member Bill Orendorf was honored for his military service with a Quilt of Valor, awarded at a recent post meeting. The hand-made quilt was presented by Donna Rothermich, a Quilts of Valor® member. Orendorf served in the U.S. ...

COLUMBIA (April 22, 2022) — The Missouri FFA Association recognized Keegan Brewer of the Sweet Springs FFA Chapter as the Area 6 Star Farmer. His parents are Jared and Tara Brewer of Sweet Springs. His advisors are Brent Niemeyer and Kristen Fenner...

COLUMBIA (April 22, 2022) — The Sweet Springs FFA Chapter placed fifth in the FFA parliamentary procedure leadership development event at the 94th Missouri FFA Convention. Sweet Springs team members are Kade Hudson, Arabella Bredehoeft, Kendall Brewer, Kendall Vogelsmeier, Lauren Shahan and Sammy Butts. Sweet Springs advisors are Brent Niemeyer and Kristen Fenner...

COLUMBIA (April 22, 2022) — The Slater FFA Chapter placed second in the farm management career development event at the 94th Missouri FFA Convention. There were 47 teams in the competition. The team members include Eric Borgman, Griffin Moore, Mattie Thies and Ben Carver. Borgman was named top individual, Moore placed 10th, Thies placed 15th and Carver placed 20th out of 171 participants. The Slater FFA advisor is Zach Crews...

During a regular Slater School Board meeting held on Tuesday, April 19, board members reviewed certified and non-certified salary. “It looks just like what we’ve looked at in prior years,” Superintendent Debbie Gonzalez reported. “The first is for a $500 raise to the base, nothing to the insurance. ...

The Marshall Public Schools Board of Education met in closed session on Wednesday evening, April 20, to discuss personnel matters. According to the unofficial meeting minutes, the board reviewed the following resignations: On a motion by board member Harry Carrell, seconded by board member Ellen Lance, the board accepted the resignations of the following:...

After the Marshall Public Schools Board of Education conducted the Oath of Office for new board members on Wednesday, April 20, they reviewed old and new business. According to the unofficial meeting minutes, Senior Send-Off will be Friday, May 20, and graduation will be Sunday, May 22, at 2 p.m. The last day of school will be Wednesday, May 27...

A scholarship honoring two local World War 2 veterans was recently established by American Legion Post 558 of Malta Bend. The veterans, brothers John Sullivan and Oden Sullivan, both of Marshall, were active in various Legion activities, including scholarship review. ...

Prior to going over the department reports, the Slater School District’s Board of Education reviewed the April 5 election results on Tuesday, April 19. The following included Rita Wolfe with 109 votes, Joey Gochenour 151 with votes and Beth Lewis with 90 votes. The district had two write-ins, according to the Saline County Clerk’s Office...

MARSHALL — During National Volunteer Appreciation Week, held April 17-23 Saline 4-H recognized the more than 120 volunteers directly contributing to the county program. This includes volunteer club and project leaders, fair board members, and event supporters. 4-H volunteers dedicate on average 100 hours each year, valuing Saline 4-H volunteer time at more than $345,000...

The Marshall School Board met in regular session on Wednesday, April 20, to certify the election results from April 5. “I just want to make a quick note on that,” Board President Bryon Jacques said. “On some of the ballot language that you saw, it said that it was a two-year position and two people running for a three-year position. That should have been specified as a one-year position. We’ve talked with our legal counsel, with (the) circuit clerk, the circuit court and a few other entities.”...

The Marshall Democrat-News inquired on the appointment of outgoing Councilman Leon Thompson to fill Mayor Dewey Hendrix’s former position in the Ward 1 seat. The decision was made at the regular city council meeting on April 18 in a 4-2 vote. According to the Marshall City Office, the appointment of Councilman Leon Thompson did not require a second reading. As it stands, he is an official member of the council for the remainder of Hendrix’s former unexpired April 2023 term...

MARSHALL (April 20, 2022) — The Missouri Valley College Debate and Forensics team competed at the first ever College Public Forum League National Tournament April 9-10. MVC defeated the University of Kentucky and the University of Tennessee on the way to the debate tournament final, eventually falling to Yale in a close contest...

“I want to introduce our newest team Officer Waibel and our K-9 Officer (Raven),” Marshall Police Chief Mike Donnell said. “She’s a German short hair. She’s a little over a year old.” During the Marshall City Council meeting on Monday, April 18, Donnell reported Officer Raven passed certification on April 12...

During the Marshall City Council meeting held on Monday night, April 18, resident Drew Green for business of the audience, again, inquired about the ordinance regarding transfer of certain funds from the Board of Public Works and Marshall Municipal Utilities. He reviewed and presented information over the course of the past six months...

A 5k run/walk is right around the corner for those wanting to support the work of the Mental Health Association of Saline County. The “Mental Health Matters 5k Walk/Run” event is scheduled for 4 p.m. Sunday, May 1, in observation of Mental Health Awareness Month. ...

Retired Marshall Fire Chief Tony Day was recently honored by Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 2646 for his many years of service to the city of Marshall. Day began his career with the Marshall Fire Department in 1984, and retired at the end of 2021 as the department’s fire chief. ...

Marshall Mayor Dewey Hendrix had the honor of conducting his first proclamation on Tuesday morning, April 19. Councilman Craig Thompson was also in attendance, along with members of the Marshall Public Schools Social Work Team and Saline County Child Division 15th Judicial Circuit CASA...

Marshall City Administrator JD Kehrman had issued a press release in early March in regard to Rural Trash Service, otherwise known as RTS, based out of Slater. The release from March 16 indicated if it was passed by the Marshall City Council then RTS would begin collecting trash for citizens on June 1...

COLUMBIA — The Missouri Department of Conservation invites the public to a free program on fire making and outdoor cooking on April 28 from 5-7 p.m. at the developing Boone County Nature School, located on the MDC Three Creeks Conservation Area south of Columbia at 8805 S. Tom Bass...

The Marshall Chamber of Commerce held a social gathering in the village of Arrow Rock last Thursday evening, April 14. The gathering included a ribbon cutting ceremony for the Missouri River Bird Observatory which recently became a member of the chamber. The observatory conducts scientific research on birds that migrate and reside in the state. More information about the 501(c)3 non-profit organization can be learned at mrbo.org...

The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported this past weekend on Friday, April 15, in Saline County a 2004 Ford truck was totaled after colliding with farm equipment. According to the report, the accident occurred on U.S. Highway 240 at 270th Road. The driver of the Ford — Lester Bryant, 72, of Slater — tried to pass several vehicles behind a piece of farm equipment. The farm equipment turned left in front of the Ford...

While traveling northbound on Route 13, in Johnson County, a 2017 Nissan traveled off the left side of the roadway on Friday, April 15. According to the Missouri State High Patrol report, the accident occurred at 12:50 a.m. when the driver of the Nissan — Jerimi Worley, 41, of Waverly — struck a ditch...

“In recent weeks we have had concerns raised about possible air quality or environmental issues in Marshall High School,” Marshall Public Schools Superintendent Carol Maher shared in an email Thursday, April 14. “Although the air quality had been tested previously and all results were negative, out of an abundance of caution, I reached out to our insurance company (MUSIC) to report the concerns. ...

Dave Gieselman, representing the Sweet Springs Park Board, attended the Board of Aldermen meeting on April 11 to discuss renovations of the bathrooms on shelter house No. 5. According to the unofficial meeting minutes, he stated that the park board was looking into different options of remodeling the bathrooms. ...

The Arrow Rock State Historic Site will be hosting a “Night at the Museum” event on Saturday evening, June 4, from 5:30-7 p.m. As evening comes, the museum will come to life. See the museum in a whole different perspective. Interpreters will portray different people from Arrow Rock’s past at 39521 Visitor Center Drive in Arrow Rock...

“Just wanted to thank the voters of the Common Road District for passing the question that we voted on last Tuesday,” Southern Commissioner Monte Fenner said on Thursday, April 14. “It passed by 68.52 percent … and over 31.84 percent, again.” He added that 9.79 percent of eligible voters cast their ballots on this question...

The Sweets Springs Board of Aldermen held a regular session on Monday night, April 11. Mayor Francis Vaught asked City Clerk Michelle Fuehring to read the results from Saline County Clerk Debbie Russell. The board unanimously approved the results, and Vaught dissolved the old board...

Marshall Mayor Pro Tem Dan Brandt affixed the Seal of Office in a testimony for the Fair Housing Month Proclamation that was presented on Monday, April 11. According to the proclamation, “The Fair Housing Act, enacted on April 11, 1968, enshrined into federal law the goal of eliminating racial segregation and ending housing discrimination in the United States.”...

A 22-year-old driver was injured when the semi-truck he was driving crashed on Interstate 70 in Saline County Monday, April 11. According to a Missouri State Highway Patrol report, the incident occurred at 9:45 p.m. when equipment failure of a 2018 Kenworth caused the vehicle to travel off the right side of the road. The truck then struck a guardrail and then came to rest in the road, the report stated...

American Legion Post No. 558 of Malta Bend recently provided support for Saline County Career Center’s DECA members heading to Atlanta for an international competition. Pictured are four of the five DECA members going to Atlanta: Bailey Kueker, Holly Huston, Lizvet Menendez and Jessica Parada. Not in the photo is Michelle Linn, the fifth member headed to the competition...

Children ran across the Indian Foothills Park this past weekend and could be seen taking candy out of the 10,000 Easter eggs they discovered on the tennis courts or all-inclusive playground. Parents and grandparents smiled as they watched their children smiling and running with excitement for this free annual event hosted by the Marshall Parks and Recreation. Photos of the event from Saturday, April 9, can be viewed in the online photo gallery, “2022 Easter Egg Hunt at Indian Foothills Park.”...

During the Marshall Park Board meeting held on Wednesday, April 6, Tim Rogers stated fencing had been ordered for golf course hole No. 12. When the ground is dry, the Marshall Parks and Recreation staff hope to begin fencing after it arrives. Rogers noted the plan for this week is to top-dress No. 12...

The Slater City Council held a regular session on Tuesday evening, April 5, in which council members reviewed goals. Mayor Stephen Allegri noted this is something that is done every year then proceeded to read goals that were either completed or ongoing...

“We are excited to announce our upcoming 17th annual S.A.F.E Program Golf Tournament which will be held this year on Saturday, May 14,” the Marshall Public Schools Social Work Team said March 15. “This golf tournament is the primary fundraiser for the Marshall Public Schools S.A.F.E Program which assists children with everything from clothing to school supplies, medical expenses and more.”...

The following individuals who work with Marshall Public Schools were recognized on Wednesday, April 6, as the Educators of the Year: — Teresa Franklin, Marshall High School — Kerry Henley, Saline County Career Center — Jessica Hale, Bueker Middle School...

During the Marshall Park Board meeting held on Wednesday, April 6, it was announced the new Battle of Marshall Shelterhouse is finally open to the public. The original Battle of Marshall Shelterhouse experienced a fire on July 24, 2021. The Marshall Fire Department reported the fire originated in a trashcan. The roof of the former structure had been severely damaged...

The Marshall Ministerial Alliance will host a community-wide Holy Week Service beginning at 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 12, at Marshall Church of the Nazarene, located at the corner of Arrow Street and Miami Avenue. The Rev. Dr. Nick Petrov, professor and chaplain at Missouri Valley College, will be the featured speaker. ...

On March 29, Saline County Career Center DECA received a generous donation from Wood & Huston Bank. The donation of $2,000 will help support, sustain chapter funding this year, and help to send students who qualified for international competition in April. ...