Stories from Tuesday, August 10, 2010

With weekend highs projected to reside comfortably in the mid to low 90s and Saturday's heat index projected to hit 102 degrees, activities should be planned with an eye on the thermometer, say area experts. People should "stay inside, stay in the shade and drink plenty of water," said Marshall Police Chief Mike Donnell...

Editor's note: No obituaries were submitted for publication Tuesday, Aug. 10.

Vikings ranked 10th in NAIA poll

Meaning of Life, a compilation of essays, was donated to Marshall Public Library Monday, July 26, by one of its contributors. Reverend Floyd Case, of Marshall, ordered copies for the library and presented the publication to Director Amy Crump. "We are so happy to add this to our collection," Crump said...

A hearing at Saline County Circuit Court Tuesday, Aug. 10, produced positive results for rural Saline and Pettis County residents. After receiving certified election results, Judge Dennis Rolf approved and incorporated West Central Fire Protection District of Saline and Pettis Counties...

Heartland Medical Equipment will sell raffle tickets for a recliner in an effort to raise money for Marshall Public Library's flooring fund. Library board members met Tuesday, Aug. 10, and said tickets will be available for $1 a piece or six for $5. The recliner doubles as an automatic lift chair to assist individuals in standing. The chair is available to view at Heartland and will soon be displayed at the library...

County sales tax revenues for August were down slightly from August 2009, but the year-to-date total is still higher than the same amount in 2009, according to figures released Tuesday, Aug. 10, by the Saline County Commission. August 2010 sales tax revenues were $65,608.79, down from $66,803.19 in August 2009, according to County Treasurer Sam Jones' report...

A man is dead after a train collided with a truck in downtown Marshall about 11 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 10. Sgt. Roger Gibson said there was an accident involving a pickup truck and a train. "We're still conducting our initial response," Gibson said. "I don't have any details yet."...

Former Santa Fe star again a free agent

The Marshall Planning and Zoning Commission held public hearings Tuesday, Aug. 10, for two rezoning requests, one from Marshall-Saline Development Corporation and one from Scott Miller. No members of the public were present, but MSDC Director Roy Hunter briefly reviewed the reason for the request to rezone an eight-acre tract on the west side of North Miami Avenue north of Prairie View School and south of the MFA facility...