Stories from Friday, February 20, 2015

Lane's 32 points not enough as MVC drops third of last four games

Prep Hoops Round-up: Marshall (B), Santa Fe (B/G), Slater (B/G), Mlta Bend (B/G)

A benefit auction and country music show for the construction of a World War II exhibit featuring Saline County veterans will be held Saturday, March 14, at Martin Community Center. The auction will begin at 1 p.m. with the show beginning at 7 p.m. Tickets can be reserved at the community center...

Saline County University of Missouri Extension Council met Thursday, Feb. 19, for a swearing-in ceremony and celebration of the past year. Council member Kathy Tyre noted the success of holding the annual Century Farm ceremony at Martin Community Center in lieu of the former courthouse location...

"Thoughts on War" by Ada Koch will display until April 26 in the Morris Gallery of Contemporary Art. Koch, a Kansas City based artist, was honored Thursday, Feb. 19, with an "Artist Talk" and reception from 5:30-7 p.m. at Missouri Valley College. A bouquet of white and red wines, fresh fruits, cheese and desserts were enjoyed by those in attendance as the MVC Jazz Band played on...

The Saline County Commission heard a number of requests and updates from community members at its meeting Thursday, Feb. 19. Ron Duvall of the Marshall Food Pantry presented an update on the inter workings of the service and how it has evolved over the past year...

COLUMBIA -- Do you have questions about building a new pond or about management of an existing pond on your property? The Missouri Department of Conservation is hosting free pond management workshops in two Mid-Missouri counties -- Saline and Montgomery. Each workshop will cover a wide variety of topics including pond site selection, pond construction, pond stocking, fisheries management, aquatic vegetation management, pond watershed management and nuisance wildlife...

The Marshall Writers Guild met Thursday, Feb. 19, at Marshall Public Library. The meeting was conducted by the Authorene Phillips. Those present were: Sidney Sullivan, Virginia Spriggs, Peggy Wickizer, Penny Athon, Carol Raynor, Sharon Eiker, Irene Sims and Ed Richards. Phillips reported that a grant has been received from the Missouri State Writers Guild to be applied to the spring workshop expenses...

Marshall City Council approved two ordinances during a brief meeting Tuesday evening, Feb. 17, before going into closed session. The first ordinance directed the mayor to execute an agreement to amend the lease between the city and Community Food Pantry, located at the intersection of Salt Pond Avenue and Morgan Street...

JEFFERSON CITY -- Another round of winter weather is expected to affect driving conditions in Missouri tonight and through Saturday. The mix of precipitation could include ice and snow for much of the state. Missouri Department of Transportation crews will be out in full force to treat roads during and after the storm. Motorists are advised to check road conditions before they travel and avoid travel if it all possible especially with potential icy conditions...

Local history compiled by Marshall Public Library Genealogy staff.

High school basketball scores for Friday, Feb. 20

Henderson, Landreth eliminated on second day of MSHSAA Class 2 Championships

Twice breaks own school records