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Police Briefs
(Police Reports ~ 02/23/16)
Thursday, Feb. 18: 11:38 a.m. -- A woman walked into the lobby of the Marshall Police Department to request assistance in keeping the peace while she served a letter from her lawyer to her landlord. She told officers the landlord had been harassing her about vacating the home she is renting, and she wants him to cease contact with her. ...
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County Commission applies for grant to fund landscaping (Local News ~ 02/23/16)
The Saline County Commission announced plans to improve the courthouse grounds at its regular meeting Tuesday, Feb. 23. According to Presiding Commissioner Kile Guthrey, the project will involve the replacement of the sidewalks on both the interior and exterior routes surrounding the building. ... -
Academic quiz bowl held at Bueker Middle School (Local News ~ 02/23/16)
It's that time of year when students from various school districts meet to test their intellectual skills as a part of an academic team in competitions around the state. One of these contests, known as a "quiz bowl," was held at Bueker Middle School, Monday, Feb. 22, against Columbia Independent School (CIS). The contestants are challenged on a number of subjects such as math, science, religion, sports and geography... -
Inter-Agency Council raises membership dues, hears final Holiday Project report
(Local News ~ 02/23/16)
In order to be able do more, a greater fund balance was desired by the Saline County Inter-Agency Council. To achieve a greater fund balance, the council voted at its meeting Tuesday, Feb. 23, to raise its membership dues by $5 annually. In January, the council spent $599 in reimbursements, paying off a loan from the holiday project and covering its annual website fees...
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Marshall candidate forum slated for March 9
(Local News ~ 02/23/16)
Marshall voters will have an opportunity to meet candidates for two elections and learn their stances on current issues at a candidate forum scheduled the morning of Wednesday, March 9. Co-sponsored by the city of Marshall and the Marshall Chamber of Commerce, the forum provides an opportunity for candidates of Marshall City Council and the Marshall Public Schools Board of Education to share their reasons for running. ...
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Finances gain positive movement for Marshall Public Schools (Local News ~ 02/23/16)
Multiple items on the agenda of the Marshall Public Schools Board of Education meeting Tuesday, Feb. 23, showed positive financial news for the district. Superintendent Carol Maher reported that the initial estimates for revenue the district would receive from the Enbridge pipeline were very accurate and that the district would get all of the revenues anticipated. ...
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