Stories from Wednesday, December 23, 2015

10-0 Red Birds win every quarter

Marshall's Maupin makes both major lists

Even though we live wait out in the country, that does not deter me from setting up an awesome Christmas light display! The only thing is I wish I could share this display with others. Every year I set up a light display that includes animated displays, computerized singing Christmas trees along with thousands of lights. Each year the display grows a little I only wish the people who come to see the lights would increase...

Tank's favorite things -Nylabones come in lots of flavors from chicken to peanut butter and make excellent toys. -Kong brand toys come in varied sizes and strengths based on your pup's chewing ability. -Tennis balls that are the appropriate size for your dog...

The Saline County Commission met Tuesday, Dec. 22, where they reviewed the County Aid Road Trust (CART) Repost along with several other matters on their agenda. County Treasurer Marty Smith noted that $66,265.11 was collected this month and said it was up just over $1,000 from last month. For the year the county received $811,919.86 in total...

Now that kids are out for Christmas break they may be filled with options of how to occupy their time. One of the ways a number of children are spending a portions of their time is at the Holiday Camp at the Salt Fork YMCA. This annual event features two portions from Dec. ...

A total of 83 pets showed up at Orscheln's Farm and Home Wednesday, Dec. 16, in support of a fund raiser with the Saline County Animal League. Marshall High School Students Wendy Cortes and Clara Rouk organized the event known as pet pictures with Santa, as a part of their DECCA project at school according to Sharon Mills, a volunteer with the Saline County Animal League. ...

A collision at the intersection of Grant Avenue and Vest Street in Marshall resulted in injuries for both drivers at approximately 2:25 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 23. Jonathan Adams, of Marshall, driving a motorcycle eastbound on Vest, struck the vehicle driven by Dora Warden, also of Marshall, in the passenger side door. Adams was propelled over the top of Warden's automobile where he crashed to the pavement on the other side...

A group Marshall citizens announced the formation of the Moving Marshall Forward committee Wednesday, Dec. 23. The committee stated in a press release that its goals are to promote growth and revitalization in the city. The committee, chaired by Mike Mills Sr., announced its support for four City Council candidates in the upcoming municipal elections Tuesday, April 5. ...

Missouri cattlemen have been granted the right to vote for or against the $1.00 per head state beef checkoff. On Wednesday, Dec. 23, Missouri Director of Agriculture Richard Fordyce approved the petition to conduct a referendum of the state's cattle producers. ...