Stories from Friday, October 20, 2017

Marshall boys seventh in team standings

Three entries place in top six in nine-school field

Will play in sectional Saturday at Tarkio

Central Methodist visits Gregg-Mitchell Field on Saturday

Teams met two years ago, Marshall dropping close 17-10 decision

Marshall Elementary Schools Monday — B: Egg and cheese bagel; Waffles; Cereal or oatmeal bar, yogurt; fresh melon. L: Corn dog; Taco salad, cornbread; fresh garden salad, texas pintos, mandarin oranges. Tuesday — B: French toast sticks; Fruit and yogurt parfait, pineapple muffin; Cereal or oatmeal bar, cinnamon toast; apple...

By the 1950s, the Evans/Phillips family had long farmed in Moniteau County. Edgar Phillips cites his great-grandfather Evans having lived there in 1874. The following is an excerpt from his story, Times Were Changing for Farm Families in Mid-Missouri, a memory of farming in the early 1950s...

The Prince of Peace, Sar-Shalom, is more than a title for Yeshua/Jesus. When we study his ongoing ministry we understand the deeper meaning, for it is a perfect description of him as Messiah and his presence. Peace, shalom, is a presence we can have in our lives by our walk as disciples of Yeshua Ha’Maschiach, Jesus the Messiah...

A Marshall woman is facing a class D felony after she was pulled over Thursday afternoon, Oct. 19. According to a probable cause statement, a Marshall Police Department officer observed a red Ford Fusion driving near the intersection of Arrow Street and South Tucker Avenue...

The Slater School Board of Education heard a presentation from a third HVAC (heating, ventilation and air conditioning) contractor during its monthly meeting Thursday evening, Oct. 19. As the school looks to upgrade its HVAC systems, and possibly ask for a no-tax increase during the April municipal election, it looked for bids from different contractors. ...

Tawnya Meyer, of Marshall, is facing a class D felony and two misdemeanors after she was pulled over for a traffic violation Thursday night, Oct. 19. According to a probable cause statement filed for the incident, a Marshall police officer observed a silver van on College Street traveling without a rear license plate displayed...

On Wednesday, Oct. 18, a Marshall woman was charged with a class D felony and six misdemeanors after an officer reportedly located drug paraphernalia in her vehicle at Indian Foothills Park. According to the probable cause statement, a Marshall police officer was patrolling through the park at approximately 11:45 a.m. ...

Students from Miami, Slater and other area schools traveled to attend Education Day at Saline County Fairground to learn about American culture and heritage on Thursday, Oct. 19. In preparation for the state and national corn husking competitions, Education Day was held to enlighten young minds about the ways of farming and living in the 19th century...

Larry Wayne Silkwood, 67, of Marshall, died Thursday, Oct. 19, 2017, at his home. Graveside services with full military honors will be held at noon Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2017, at Missouri State Veterans Cemetery in Higginsville, the with Rev. Jerry Scott officiating. Visitation will be from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Monday at Campbell-Lewis Funeral Home in Marshall. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to family choice and an online guestbook is available at www.campbell-lewis.com.

Thomas Estus Nicholas November 15, 1952 -- August 20, 2017 A celebration of Thomas' life will be held Saturday, Oct. 28, 2017, from 2 to 4 p.m. at the North Point shelter in Indian Foothills park in Marshall. The celebration will continue that evening at 4 Points Civic Center, located at 113 E. Arrow St. in Marshall, from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m.

A number of organizations line up Thursday afternoon, Oct. 19, to celebrate the beginning of this year’s cornhusking festivities. The Marshall Police Department, Marshall Fire Department and Saline County Sheriff’s Department led the Marshall High School Band, which set the pace for those who followed. ...