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Newscope: MHS, community chorus concerts this weekend
(Local News ~ 12/15/16)
The Marshall High School and Marshall Community Chorus will be combining this weekend to bring you the sounds of the season at First Baptist Church, at the corner of Odell Avenue and Arrow Street. Saturday's performance begins at 7 p.m. and Sunday's begins at 2:30 p.m. The following day, all MHS choirs will present their Winter Concert at Bueker Middle School at 7 pm...
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County Collector talks tax season
(Local News ~ 12/15/16)
This year's tax season is well underway, Saline County Collector of Revenue Cindi Sims said during the county commission meeting Thursday, Dec. 15. "We are about $50,000 ahead of collections," Sims said. "That's just through the 13th. It's been a busy week so far and there's quite a bit more to fit in."...
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Officers file responses to Roettgen lawsuit
(Local News ~ 12/15/16)
Three separate responses filed on behalf of six Marshall police officers named as defendants in a lawsuit by Carl Clayton Roettgen claim the actions for the basis of the suit are protected from liability under Missouri's official immunity doctrine. According to Shane K. ...
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John Kenneth 'Lightning' Self
(Obituary ~ 12/15/16)
John Kenneth "Lightning" Self, 73, of Marshall, died Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2016, at Fitzgibbon Hospital in Marshall. Memorial graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, Dec. 19, 2016, at Peninsula Cemetery near Blackwater. Memorials are suggested to the American Heart Association in care of Campbell-Lewis Funeral Home. An online guestbook is available at www.campbell-lewis.com...
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Public Works Board hears departmental reports
(Local News ~ 12/15/16)
Marshall Municipal Utilities department heads brought no action items before the Board of Public Works Thursday, Dec. 15, but did update the board on recent events. Electric Distribution Director Jeff Bergstrom reported the MC Power solar array had successfully gone online Thursday, Dec. 8...
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DNR awards $39,600 grant for the city of Alma to evaluate wastewater treatment upgrades and collection system repairs
(Local News ~ 12/15/16)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- The Missouri Department of Natural Resources has awarded a $39,600 Small Community Engineering Assistance Program grant to the city of Alma to evaluate wastewater treatment upgrades and collection system repairs. "This grant provides an opportunity for small communities throughout the state to examine local infrastructure and to make the necessary repairs to ensure that it is working in a safe and healthy manner for both the local citizens and the surrounding environment," said Harry Bozoian, director of the Missouri Department of Natural Resources.. ...
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Sweet Springs hires chief of police, approves candidacy filing dates
(Local News ~ 12/15/16)
The city of Sweet Springs officially hired a new chief of police Monday, Dec. 12. According to meeting minutes, during a closed session aldermen unanimously approved promoting Sgt. Tammy Johnson to the position. Johnson was appointed as acting chief of the department on June 13, when then-Chief Richard Downing was on leave. ...
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CHS delivers holiday treats to MFD (Local News ~ 12/15/16)
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Progress made on former Ivyhaven Motel demolition (Local News ~ 12/15/16)
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Marshall Public Library to begin strategic planning (Local News ~ 12/15/16)
The main item up for discussion during the Marshall Public Library Board meeting Tuesday evening, Dec. 13, included planning for the first step of the library's three-year strategic plan. According to Library Director Wicky Sleight, consultant Laura Rossmann, of Laura Rossmann Consulting in St. Louis, plans to visit the library in mid-January to begin step one of the strategic plan... -
VLA Pre-K and 3-year-old classes 'Wish you a Merry Christmas' (Local News ~ 12/15/16)
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