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UPDATE: Hahn & Phillips Grease Company catches fire (Local News ~ 01/27/14)
The Marshall Fire Department responded to a fire at 11:06 a.m. Monday, Jan. 27, at Hahn and Phillips Grease Company, located at 913 N. Odell Ave., according to their report. The report states there was heavy smoke and fire showing upon arrival at 11:09 a.m., the fire was under the grease storage tanks and had spread to two structures. The larger structure was used for storage of supplies and insulation off old tankers and the smaller structure housed piping for the steam system... -
Santa Fe Agri-Leaders winter educational series set
(Agriculture ~ 01/27/14)
The winter educational series by the Santa Fe Agri-Leaders in Alma will continue through February. Meetings will be held in the ag classroom at Santa Fe High School in Alma at 7 p.m. -- with the exception of one meeting to be held at Concordia High School...
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Missouri State Fair Youth in Agriculture scholarship deadline Feb. 1
(Agriculture ~ 01/27/14)
SEDALIA, Mo. -- The Feb. 1 deadline is approaching for high school seniors interested in applying for a Missouri State Fair Youth in Agriculture Scholarship. Thirty $1,000 scholarships sponsored by the Youth in Agriculture committee, seven $1,000 scholarships sponsored by the Missouri State Fair Foundation and one $2,500 supreme scholarship sponsored by Sydenstricker John Deere of Missouri/Sydenstricker Angus Genetics, are being awarded to qualified applicants pursuing higher education degrees in the field of agriculture. ...
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2nd trailer stolen from Gilliam
(Local News ~ 01/27/14)
According to a Saline County Sheriff's Department report on Friday, Jan. 24, a Gilliam resident contacted the sheriff's department in regard to a utility trailer that had been stolen from his property. The trailer is described as a 2012 Carr brand trailer with a 5x10 wood floor and a ramp gate on the back, with license plate number 58D4UT...
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Mary Ruth Hughes (Obituary ~ 01/27/14)
Mary Ruth Hughes, 76, of Lee's Summit, formerly of Sedalia, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2014, at her home. Memorial services were held Saturday, Jan. 25, 2014, at Heckart Funeral Home. Burial was in Crown Hill Cemetery. Memorial contributions are suggested to St. Luke's Hospice... -
Emerson Jayne O'Bryan
(Obituary ~ 01/27/14)
Emerson Jayne O'Bryan, one month, of Slater, infant daughter of Katelynn Dickey of Slater and Cody O'Bryan of Kansas City, died Thursday, Jan. 23, 2014, at Children's Mercy Hospital in Kansas City. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Monday, Jan. 27, 2014, at First Baptist Church in Slater, with Rev. ...
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Donald Reynolds St. John M.D. (Obituary ~ 01/27/14)
Donald Reynolds St. John M.D., 86, of Millstadt, Ill., passed away Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2014, at Missouri Baptist Hospital in St. Louis. Don was born Jan. 4, 1928, in Fort Lupton, Colo, a town that remained dear to him throughout his life. His parents were Edgar Reynolds and Ellen Patricia St. ... -
Gary Wayne "Bubba" Treece
(Obituary ~ 01/27/14)
Gary Wayne "Bubba" Treece, 52, of Malta Bend, died Friday, Jan. 24, 2014, at his home. Funeral arrangements are pending at Campbell-Lewis Funeral Home in Marshall.
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Karen Sue Rife
(Obituary ~ 01/27/14)
Karen Sue Rife, 61, of Marshall, died Sunday, Jan. 26, 2014, at her home. Funeral arrangements are pending at Campbell-Lewis Funeral Home in Marshall.
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Joseph E. Morrow
(Obituary ~ 01/27/14)
Joseph E. Morrow, 66, of Malta Bend, died Saturday, Jan. 25, 2014, at Fitzgibbon Hospital in Marshall. Funeral arrangements are pending at Campbell-Lewis Funeral Home in Marshall.
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Missouri Corn Scholarship deadline approaching
(Agriculture ~ 01/27/14)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- Agriculture students throughout Missouri have less than two weeks to complete their application for the 2014 Missouri Corn Scholarship Program. High school and college students interested in a career in agronomy or other agriculture-related field must submit the necessary forms no later than Feb. 7 to be eligible for one of ten $750 scholarships sponsored by the Missouri Corn Growers Association and the Missouri Corn Merchandising Council...
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Update -- Stolen trailer found at Walmart
(Local News ~ 01/27/14)
According to a press release from Marshall Police Department, a livestock trailer stolen from a rural Gilliam residence was recovered at Marshall Walmart. On Thursday, Jan. 23, MPD received information in regard to a stolen trailer in the parking lot of Walmart. A computer inquiry by the officer revealed the trailer had been reported stolen to Saline County Sheriff's Department by a Gilliam resident...
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Owls suffer NCMC loss at Hannibal
(High School Sports ~ 01/27/14)
Prep Hoops Round-up: Marshall (B), Sweet Springs (B/G)
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Valley splits HAAC road games
(College Sports ~ 01/27/14)
Vikings end three-game skid, MVC women see four-game win streak end
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Lady Owls beat Wellington for third place (High School Sports ~ 01/27/14)
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Schull charged with 3 counts of distribution
(Local News ~ 01/27/14)
According to charges filed Jan. 10, James Ray Schull Jr., 28, of Marshall, has been charged with three counts of distribution, delivery, manufacture, production or attempt to posses with intent to distribute, deliver, manufacture or produce a controlled substance, which is a class B felony...
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Drug abuse program Jan. 28 at MVC
(Local News ~ 01/27/14)
There will be a program, open to the public, Tuesday, Jan. 28, at Missouri Valley College on the topic of drug abuse, primarily meth, but also addiction to prescription medication. There are two identical sessions, one at 3 p.m. and one at 7 p.m. in the Eckilson-Mabee Theatre. Campus Counselor Teresa Celselski is in charge of organizing this important program...
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Fourth annual Jazz Festival to feature Latin jazz, rhythm and blues (Local News ~ 01/27/14)
Tickets are now available for the fourth annual Bob James Jazz Festival. Separate tickets for each concert of the two-night event may be purchased at The Marshall Democrat-News office, Square Corner and Vox Box, or online at bobjamesjazzfest.org/tickets/2014... -
Fordyce speaks about advocacy for agriculture at ag symposium (Agriculture ~ 01/27/14)
On Jan. 23, appointed Director of the Missouri Department of Agriculture, Richard Fordyce, spoke about advocacy to ensure a bright future for Missouri's agriculture at the annual ag symposium held by the Santa Fe Agri-Leaders at Concordia. Fordyce, who was appointed by the governor to take the position, said he was pleased to be at the symposium to speak about agriculture. ... -
Extreme cold isn't the only thing affecting Missourians this month (Health ~ 01/27/14)
Cases of influenza in Missouri rose this month, with more than 1,000 new cases reported during week three of 2014, according to the Centers for Disease Control. This brings the total number of infections to more than 12,000 in Missouri this season. Influenza A accounts for 93 percent of the cases; Influenza B or a combination of the two strains account for the remaining 7 percent. ... -
End Rows for Jan. 28, 2014
(Agriculture ~ 01/27/14)
COC election results LAA3 Donald Boland has been re-elected by the voters of Local Administrative Area (LAA) 3 to represent them on the Saline County FSA Committee. LAA 3 consists of Blackwater, Elmwood, Liberty and Salt Pond Townships. Donald's three-year term begins Feb. 18. His first alternate is Chris Livengood and second alternate is William Paxton...
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