Ryan M. Arnold, 26, of Malta Bend, was charged with class A misdemeanor assault on a law enforcement officer Saturday, Nov.

Interesting news and features published in our print edition and e-edition November 16.

William E. Stark Jr., 42, of Malta Bend, was arrested Tuesday, Nov. 10, and charged with class C felony receiving stolen property, class C felony possession of a controlled substance and class C felony unlawful possession of a firearm after sheriff's deputies searched his residence for stolen property.

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Congressman Ike Skelton, D-Mo., has yet another possible challenger in the 2010 election for Missouri's 4th District seat in the U.S. House of Representatives.

Three Marshall women suffered minor injuries in a 3-vehicle crash in Saline County Friday afternoon, Oct.

Marshall third-graders watch Ray Prichard, not pictured, as he uses a press to squeeze juice from apples during Education Day, part of the Missouri State Corn Husking Competition.

Saline County Health Department officials announced Tuesday afternoon, Sept. 22, that several seasonal flu clinics have been cancelled and no further appointments will be taken for seasonal flu shots.

Members of the Missouri Renewable Fuels Association , an organization comprised of the state's six farmer-owned ethanol plants and the Missouri Corn Growers Association , have selected Ryland Utlaut of Alma, Mo., as the organization's 2009-10 president.

From left to right, Betty Stone, Marshall Mayor Connie Latimer and Elaine Osborn as Latimer signs the proclamation declaring Sept.

At their meeting Monday evening, Sept. 14, Saline County Health Department board members heard about upcoming seasonal flu clinics.

At their meeting Thursday evening, Sept. 10, Malta Bend school board members moved to allow students at the school to watch President Obama's recent address to the nation's schoolchildren, first aired Tuesday, Sept.

Saline County Health Department Administrator Lisa Thomas said late Thursday morning that she had received verbal confirmation from a Columbia physician that at least one, and possibly two, children from Slater had been seen and tested for H1N1, a pandemic strain of flu that health officials are concerned could have a resurgence this fall, but that ...

Other area schools prepare for flu season onset Thursday, September 3, 2009 By ERIC CRUMP, GEOFF RANDS, SYDNEY STONNER and KATHY FAIRCHILD/Democrat-News writers Malta Bend School will not be in session Thursday, Sept.

Malta Bend School District is one step closer to having an A+ Program, Principal Roger Feagan said at the school board meeting Thursday evening, Aug.

Despite unusual weather and poor economic conditions, the Marshall Parks and Recreation Department has had a fairly good summer, park staff members said at the park board meeting Wednesday morning, Aug.

Despite unusual weather and poor economic conditions, the Marshall Parks and Recreation Department has had a fairly good summer, park staff members said at the park board meeting Wednesday morning, Aug.

Missouri Director of Agriculture Jon Hagler was one of several speakers during the "Committed to our Community" luncheon held on Thursday, July 23, at Thiel Farms, located near Malta Bend.

For the third year in a row, members of the Sweet Springs FFA chapter took home the Chapter Sweepstakes Award during the Central District FFA Fair hog show.

Arrest warrants have been issued for Thomas L. Coke, 52, of Malta Bend, and his son, Kelly T. Coke, 24, of Marshall, in connection with a traffic stop Saturday, July 4, in Marshall.