Stories from Thursday, January 26, 2017

The first organizational meeting for this year's Saline County Relay For Life is around the corner, and organizers are encouraging residents and groups to participate. The meeting will begin at 6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 2, at the Salt Fork YMCA conference room. It is open to anybody interested in volunteering, putting together a team, or anyone simply interested in learning more about Relay For Life...

The United Way of Saline County reached roughly 70 percent of its 2016 goal, but the organization is continuing to support partner agencies even though donations have steadily dropped in recent years. On Thursday, Jan. 26, Executive Director Mary Ann Gilpin said the total amount raised through pledges and money received was $52,483.64...

County Commissioners announced Northern Commissioner Richard Clemens as the new Flood Plain Administrator for the county during their regular meeting Thursday, Jan. 26. Presiding Commissioner Kile Guthrey said that Emmit Williams, former Emergency Management Director, had been in charge of flood plain management for the county...

High school basketball scores for Wednesday, Jan. 25

Shirley J. England, 70, of Marshall, died Monday, Jan. 23, 2017, at her home. Visitation will be from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 27, 2017, at Campbell-Lewis Funeral Home in Marshall. Shirley will be cremated after the visitation and inurnment will take place at a later date in Ridge Park Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to family choice and an online guestbook is available at www.campbell-lewis.com...

Update Individuals involved in a reported crash on North Lincoln Avenue Thursday morning, Jan. 26, have been identified as Jesse Bradshaw, 74, of Polk, and Susan Erickson, 73, of Marshall. According to the incident report, Bradshaw was driving with Erickson as his passenger, at approximately 10:28 a.m., when Bradshaw stated he was not feeling well. ...