August 27, 2012 The Board of Marshall County Commissioners met in regular adjourned session with Thomas K. Holle Chairman; Charles R. Loiseau and Robert S. Connell members and Sonya L. Stohs, County Clerk present. The meeting was called to order at 9:00 a.m. The Board opened the meeting with the flag salute. The minutes and agenda were approved as presented ... Read More »
Thursday, July 12, Elizabeth Patton, a District Representative in Jerry Moran’s office, will be available to meet with Marshall County residents in Waterville. If you are experiencing difficulties with Social Security, Medicare, or veterans benefits, or have other concerns regarding federal issues, you are encouraged to attend. If you have friends or family members who are also facing difficulties with ... Read More »
The Marshall County Partnership for Growth plans to focus on housing needs. “Our community has talked about the need for additional market rate housing for years. It’s time to act”, Marysville Mayor Bill Phillipi stated during a recent brain-storming meeting focusing on housing needs for Marshall County. Rob Peschel, Chairman of the Marshall County Partnership for Growth, Inc., agreed ... Read More »
97 Tornadoes were reported in Kansas over the Weekend. The National Weather Service issued the preliminary count on Sunday. Monday morning Bill Schwinndamann, Marshall County Emergency Preparedness Director reported tornado warnings had been issued for southeast Marshall County including the town of Frankfort. Schwinndamann said he did not have a confirmed touchdown and damage was relatively light. He also reported ... Read More »
The Marshall County Sheriff, Dan Hargrave said there have been several reports of attempted phone scams in Marshall County. In two cases the caller said the intended victim had won money and all they needed to do was send a money gram to claim their prize. Hargrave is reminding people to never send money or give information to people you ... Read More »
Naming bridges in Marysville – HB2757 will name two bridges in Marshall County in honor of two Vietnam veterans killed in action. The first bridge is on US77 in Marshall County and would be named the SP4 Michael T Martin Memorial Bridge. The other bridge on US36 also in Marshall County would be named the SGT Joseph A. Zutterman, Jr. ... Read More »
A Marysville Farmer wins $2,500 for the Oketo Volunteer Fire Department. Kurt Obermeyer of Marysville, Kan. has been selected as a winner in America’s Farmers Grow CommunitiesSM, which gives farmers the opportunity to win $2,500 for their favorite local nonprofit organizations. Obermeyer has designated Oketo Volunteer Fire Department to receive the award in Marshall County. Members of Oketo Volunteer ... Read More »
A Shawnee County Jury needed less than an hour to find Steven Macomber guilty of 2nd Degree Murder in the June 7, 2010, shooting of Ryan K. Lofton. The prosecution had sought a charge of 1st Degree Murder. Macomber, who represented himself, took the stand and testified the gun accidently discharged killing Lofton. After placing the condition of the weapon ... Read More »
Congressman Tim Huelskamp will visit Marshall County on Monday, January 9th. In a press release The Kansas First District Congressman said he is continuing a tradition by visiting each of the District’s 69 counties every year. The Congressman will hold a town hall meeting in Marshall County from 2 to 3 P.M. at the Wagon Wheel Café at 703 Broadway. ... Read More »
The Marshall County Community Band will have small ensembles providing holiday music at numerous events during November and December. Anyone interested in joining can attend a short rehearsal from 7:00-8:00 pm on Monday, November 21 in the MHS Band Room or you may contact Tobias Wood at 785-302-0584 or twood@marysvilleschools.org to get a book and/or instrument to use. Performances are ... Read More »
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