Stories from Friday, June 3, 2011

MSHSAA Championships for Thursday, June 2

Skinner 4 for 4 in 12-3 nightcap

Nichols first in four events

Flossie Marie Jones, 88, of Marshall, died Wednesday, June 1, 2011, in St. Joseph. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 4, 2011, at Campbell-Lewis Chapel in Marshall, with William W. Harlow officiating. Visitation will be held from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Sunset Gardens Cemetery in Marshall. Memorials may be made to Community Cancer Center. Friends may sign the online register book at www.campbell-lewis.com...

Interesting news and features published in our print edition and E-edition June 3.

Several Marshall organizations are putting a twist on relief for Missouri tornado victims. The Red Cross has requested cash donations, and the Lighthouse Shelter, Salt Fork YMCA, Marshall Public Library and Missouri Valley Community Action Agency hope to raise a sizable sum at Twisted Twister on June 11, at 6:30 p.m...

The Marshall Municipal Band celebrated the beginning of their 90th season Thursday evening outside the Saline County Courthouse at 7:30 p.m. The band performed four new songs -- James Swearingen's "The Legend Of Danny Boy," Eduard Strauss' "Clear Track Polka," Warren Barker's "New York: 1927" and Karl L. King's march "Gallant Marines"--in addition to a handful of favorites for the large crowd camped out on the lawn...

"Tradition with a new twist" is the theme of the 2011 Saline County BBQ, and organizers say the venerable event will look and feel familiar to loyal patrons, but will have additional features intended to breathe new life into the county fair fundraiser...

"We want to thank everyone for their patience," said Adam Elder, Walmart manager. Friday morning, June 3, the store held its Grand Re-opening ceremony, and Elder thanked customers and associates for their efforts during store renovations. Supporters from store associates and Chamber of Commerce businesses to Marshall High School choraliers and city officials were present for the ceremony...

Editor's note: This story is the second in a series providing profiles of the candidates competing in the 2011 Saline County Fair Queen contest. Today, junior fair queen candidates are featured. The queen contest will take place at the Saline County BBQ Saturday, June 4, on the south side of the Marshall square...

Editor's note: This story is the third in a series providing profiles of the candidates competing in the 2011 Saline County Fair Queen contest. Today, fair princess candidates are featured. The contest will take place at the Saline County BBQ Saturday, June 4, on the south side of the Marshall square...

Two teenagers from Slater suffered minor injuries Friday afternoon, June 3, in a one-vehicle crash at the intersection of Route P and state Highway 240, according to a Missouri State Highway Patrol report. The driver of the 2005 Chevrolet, Casey M. Short, 17, was taken by Slater Ambulance to Fitzgibbon Hospital for treatment...

Editor's note: This story is the first in a series providing profiles of the candidates competing in the 2011 Saline County Fair Queen contest. Today, senior fair queen candidates are featured. The queen contest will take place at the Saline County BBQ Saturday, June 4, on the south side of the Marshall square...

The sounds of the 1950s wake from their musical grave with the comical revue "Forever Plaid" currently playing at the Lyceum Theatre. The 50s guy group Forever Plaid is finally allowed to perform, 47 years after the band perished in a tragic car crash. Equipped with 50s favorites, Ben Nordstrom as Sparky, Barry Anderson as Frankie, Alex Reitze as Smudge and Graham Bailey as Jinx perform the same show they intended to do at the Airport Hilton Cocktail Bar nearly five decades earlier...