Stories from Monday, July 7, 2014

Jerome L. "Jerry" Kempf, 66, of Columbia, formerly of Marshall, died Saturday, July 5, 2014, at Fitzgibbon Hospital in Marshall. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, July 10, 2014, at St. Peter Catholic Church, in Marshall with Fr. ...

Sharon Mullins, 52, of Marshall, died Thursday, July 3, 2014, at Fitzgibbon Hospital in Marshall. Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, July 8, 2014, at Campbell-Lewis Chapel in Marshall, with the Rev. Cliff Cato officiating. Inurnment will be in Hazel Grove Cemetery. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. The family request donations be made to family choice. An online guestbook is available at www.campbell-lewis.com...

On June 5 and 10, Slater's FFA officers Tristian Griffith, Shelby Bagnell, Stephanie Borgman, Nikki RIddle, Spencer Peel, Anne Baker, Jordan Allen and Albert Foster; had two full days of training. Chapter officer work day was on the June 5, where discussions were held on goals and plans for the upcoming year such as more participation in the chapter and a higher success rate in contests. ...

The Arrow Rock Chapter of the NSDAR met Tuesday, June 17, at Arrow Rock State Park in Arrow Rock. The American flag program was given by Mary Watson, vice regent, on the history of the American flag and the role it played through history an during many wars. A flag code pamphlet was passed out to everyone...

Former Vikings playing in Europe

Mike Dickey, administrator of Arrow Rock State Park, will be at the Marshall Public Library at 6 p.m. Thursday, July 10. The site of Arrow Rock has been around for thousands of years and the famous travelers Meriwether Lewis and William Clark explored the river of Arrow Rock. Dickey will discuss the changes the river has seen since the expedition of Lewis and Clark in 1804-06. He will also be speaking on what we can do to restore the wild life's habitat in the area...

COLUMBIA, Mo. -- A drone aircraft hovering over a soybean field may be the super scout for pests of the future. An unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) carrying a video camera can spot an outbreak of aphids or leafhoppers not seen from the fence row. Drone use and more will be topics at the Farmer Technology Field Day, July 17 at the University of Missouri Bradford Research Center...

Recently Marshall High School's Special Education girls' basketball team traveled to compete in the Special Olympics 2014 National Games in New Jersey from June 13-21 and came in second place, bringing home a silver medal. Coach Amy Grace, along with students Dakota Perkins, Tabby Wheeler, Raquel Raney, Katlin Nugen and with members from the Neosho team, formed the team representing Missouri, losing to Ohio in the championship...

Marshall Parks and Recreation hosts a firework display at Indian Foothills Park Friday evening, July 4, immediately following the Marshall Municipal Band's concert.

As the summer season reaches its peak, time at the pool, working in the yard or on the golf course increases. That means more time in the sun. Before spending too much time in the sun, it is important to protect your skin, as one in five Americans will develop some form of skin cancer. ...