Stories from Wednesday, September 12, 2018

Van Meter State Park will host “Archaeology Day” from noon to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 15. According to information from the Missouri State Parks website, various tables and activities will be set up at the large shelter house. Activities include atlatl throwing, spear making crafts, and archaeology in a box...

Shirley Aldredge, 83, of Marshall Junction, died Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2018,  in Marshall. Funeral arrangements are pending at Campbell-Lewis Funeral Home in Marshall.

John Robert Corf, 62, of Marshall, passed away Thursday, Sept. 6, 2018, at The Living Center. A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. on Monday, Sept. 17, 2018, at First Christian Church of Marshall. The Rev. Dr. Loy Hoskins will officiate. John brought joy to all who knew him through his love of life and constant happiness. ...

Receipts: 1175 Two Weeks Ago: 475 Year Ago: 706 Compared to two weeks ago, feeder steers under 750 lbs steady to firm, Over 750 lbs no recent price comparison. Feeder heifer under 700 lbs steady to firm Over 700 lbs no recent price comparison. ...

The Marshall Police Department responded to the following calls for Aug. 30-Sept. 1, 2018: On Thursday, Aug. 30, at 11:45 p.m., an officer arrived on scene of an accident at U.S. Highway 65 near Fitzgibbon Hospital and made contact with a male who stated he was traveling north on Highway 65 when he crossed the center line and the front driver’s side of another vehicle struck the rear driver’s side and trailer of his vehicle. ...

Sunday, Sept. 2: Before noon, Saline County Ambulance District 3 treated and transported one person experiencing a medical emergency requiring advanced life support and one person experiencing a medical emergency requiring basic life support. After noon, Saline County Ambulance District 3 treated and transported one person experiencing a medical emergency requiring advanced life support...

CONCORD, N.C. — The national teen defensive driving program B.R.A.K.E.S. (Be Responsible And Keep Everyone Safe) will head to the Missouri Safety Center at the University of Central Missouri, in Warrensburg, on Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 15-16. The facts: car crashes are the number-one cause of death among teens, ending more young lives every day than murder, suicide or disease. ...

The Sweet Springs Board of Aldermen met on Monday, Sept. 10. Although the aldermen had met for a special meeting regarding tree removal earlier this month, the board finally approved the trim bid for a total amount of $4,595 during their regular meeting on Monday...

It came to Saline County Emergency Management Director Tony Day’s attention that the police department lacked water bottles inside their cars. This is how the ‘Coolers For Cops’ project started. Officers are often working on scene for a few hours and are not always well equipped to stay properly hydrated...

A Georgia man has been charged with a class C felony after a traffic stop earlier this month allegedly revealed 2.3 pounds of marijuana in his vehicle. According to a probable cause statement issued to the Saline County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office, on Monday morning, Sept. ...

Child Safe of Central Missouri, a children’s advocacy center located in Sedalia, recently held its Gratitude Gala on Thursday, Sept. 6. Lieutenant Jason Coney and the Marshall Police Department received the Outstanding Agency Award. Coney and the MPD represented 31 of their 419 cases. ...

MARSHALL — Marshall Municipal Utilities has announced Josh Rayl as its “Employee of the Quarter” for the quarter ending June 30, 2018. In nominating Rayl, Electric Production Director Carl Crawford highlighted Rayl’s efforts since joining MMU 11 years ago...

Marshall Mayor Mark Gooden proclaims the week of Sept. 17-23 as Constitution week in Marshall. The Daughters of the American Revolution initiated the observance in 1955. The week is a way to encourage the study of the historical events that led to the framing of the creation of the Constitution in September 1787, as well as informing Americans about the Constitution as one of the basis of America's great heritage and way of life. ...