Stories from Friday, January 20, 2012

Area high school and college basketball scores for Thursday, Jan. 19

Area farmers can learn more about local agriculture and its international impact at the Global Ag Symposium set for Thursday, Jan. 26, at the Concordia Community Center, 802 South Gordon Street in Concordia. "We are really excited about the program," said David Lueck of Santa Fe Agri-Leaders, which is presenting the conference for the second year...

Deputies investigated a domestic altercation at a rural Slater residence late Wednesday, Jan. 18, in which a man who is a mixed-martial arts competitor allegedly was struck by at least one woman and allegedly choked, pushed and body slammed three women...

Open Gym, sponsored by Marshall Parks and Recreation, will continue with its second session Sunday, Jan. 22. The Bueker Middle School gym will open for the public to use the basketball courts. Other activities are also planned. The program is free and open to the public and runs from 6-8 p.m...

A Saline County Sheriff's deputy is being investigated for criminal allegations, according to Sheriff Wally George. The deputy, Bradley O'Neal, has been placed on administrative leave with pay, in conformance with department policy, George said. "In any case where the Saline County Sheriff's Department ... ...

Huth scores 39 for Panthers

Member of state champion relay team

Eagles make double-digit halftime leads hold up

Tyree Wyatt, 34, of Grain Valley, formerly of Marshall, died Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2012, in St. Clair County, as the result of an automobile accident. Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Monday, Jan. 23, 2012, at Campbell-Lewis Chapel in Marshall, with William W. ...

Marshall sweeps relays

Una B. Harms, 79, of Marshall, died Friday, Jan. 20, 2012, at Fitzgibbon Hospital in Marshall. Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Monday, Jan. 23, 2012, at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church in Marshall, with Pastor William Heine officiating. Friends may call Monday morning at the church. ...

Ruth A. Miller, 84, of Marshall, died Friday, Jan. 20, 2012. Funeral arrangements are pending at Campbell-Lewis Funeral Home in Marshall.

The posters were nearly as crowded with information as the residents gathered around them. Cathy Cox of Pioneer Trails Regional Planning Commission reached for another sheet of paper to provide a little more space for the overwhelmingly large group...

Interesting news and features published in our print edition and E-edition January 20. On page 2: Local Story: "Harvey competes for Lego builder job" / Local Story: "Martin, Wilson to wed Feb. 25" / Local Story: "Conner sisters compete in cutting event" / Local Story: " Missouri State University announces fall 2011 Dean's List"...

At the Jan. 20 meeting the E911 Board of Directors approved a motion to place a sales tax increase on the April ballot. Board Member John Fletcher explained the increase from one half of 1 percent to one percent would help pay off the building as well as establish an equipment depreciation reserve fund...