Stories from Monday, February 29, 2016

Velma Ruth Brown, 74, of Marshall, died Thursday, Feb. 25, 2016, at the home of her daughter in rural Nelson. Funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, March 2, 2016, at Nelson Baptist Church with Pastor Dan Meadows officiating. Burial will be in Ridge Park Cemetery. ...

Made 26 straight extra points for Owls

Vikings host Culver-Stockton in HAAC men's tourney opener Monday

Oak Grove hangs on to lead in final 40 seconds for 39-37 decision

Norma Mae Peel Bales, 85, of rural Houstonia, died Friday, Feb. 26, 2016, at her home surrounded by family. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Feb. 29, 2016, at Campbell-Lewis Chapel in Marshall, with the Rev. Bobbie Karchner officiating. Visitation will be held from 10 to 11 a.m. Monday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Ridge Park Cemetery in Marshall. Memorials may be made to Rangeline Presbyterian Church. Friends may sign the online register book at www.campbell-lewis.com...

Forty of Marshall FFA's top students were rewarded with a trip to the 55th annual Western Farm Show on Friday, Feb. 26, for FFA Day. The event, which took place at the American Royal in Kansas City, Mo., featured a range of exhibitors showcasing everything from farm equipment to representatives from midwestern colleges...

The event space was custom-tailored Saturday afternoon, Feb. 27, as volunteers prepared the final details for the YMCA Piccadilly Auction. Forty men volunteering their time as servers found their places while Missouri Valley College students prepped the meal. Tabletops draped in linens were adorned with tropical décor. The event's theme: "Little Surfer Girl."...

Joyce Ann Endicott, 69, of Mt. Leonard, died Thursday, Feb. 25, 2016, at her home. At her request, no services will be held. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to family choice in care of Campbell-Lewis Funeral Home. An online guestbook is available at www.campbell-lewis.com...

A new program at the Marshall Public Library is the answer to the current trend for adults and teens according to a recent press release from MPL. The release states "Anti-Stress Coloring" has many social, mental health, and creative benefits. According to leading authorities coloring has therapeutic potential to reduce anxiety, create focus and bring about more mindfulness like meditation. Coloring also allows the brain to switch off other thoughts and focus...

Student involvement will play a big role in the 2016 Luck O' the Irish dinner Saturday, March 12 at 6:30 p.m. This year's event, held annually to raise money for Project Graduation, will feature an art walk crafted by Marshall High School students and music from the MHS Jazz Band. In addition, two MHS students, Garrett Harvey and Kieran Brennan, will serve as emcees for the evening...

Heart of America Conference Tournament basketball scores for Monday, Feb. 29

High school basketball scores for Monday, Feb. 29

A funeral director with business ties to Marshall faces child molestation charges following his arrest in Jefferson City Friday, Feb. 26. Tyler Woods, 28, of Jefferson City, has been charged with two class C felonies, endangering welfare of a child in the first degree and sexual abuse in the first degree, as well as a Class A misdemeanor - child molestation in the second degree, and a misdemeanor for supplying intoxicating liquor to a minor...