Marion News

Matthew and Stacie Marsden of Marion announce the birth of their son Cameron Michael Marsden, born May 20 at Newton Medical Center.

SHERIFF offense reports These offense reports were filed by Marion County Sheriffa s Office: Aggravated assault with deadly weapon; criminal damage Marie J. Valentine, 49, of 2923 Mustang Road, Ramona, reported that she was threatened with a sword when she attempted to leave after a disagreement.

Marion County may need to change the names of several north-south roads, Road and Bridge Superintendent John Summerville said Tuesday.

Jim and Kaye Darrow of Marion announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter, Traci Kristen, to Lawrence Eugene Lanning of Hillsboro.

Illustrative of a harvest estimated at 90 percent complete, the grain trucks of local farmers stood idle Monday mid-morning at the Cooperative Grain & Supply elevator in Hillsboro while a semi-truck wheels around in the background to load up wheat for transport to the next destination.

Workmen have nearly completed the project, to bring the station into a new theme being followed by Continental Oil Co., according to Bud Pierce, building owner.

Weekend rains totaling three-quarters of an inch to more than two inches have slowed this yeara s wheat harvest, which began last week in all parts of the county.

E.R. Burkholder was ahead of his time. An ambitious and progressive man, he came to Hillsboro in 1882 from Ontario, Canada.

County generous toward Relay For Life As chair of this year's American Cancer Society Relay For Life committee, I would like to thank residents of Marion County for their generosity and support.

Lois J. Bailey, 75, emergency medical technician and instructor and long-time Florence resident, died June 7 at Legacy Park at Peabody.

Marion Youth Advancement Committee has raised more than $20,000 to establish a youth center, organizer Amy Kjellin said.

As Marion City Council discussed battery-powered tornado sirens and heard complaints regarding flooding, a storm was brewing Monday evening.

Ita s no joke. Ita s serious business. Pracht operates a lawn service named One Ola Coot and a Lawn Mower.

Appraiser Cindy Magill was reappointed to another four-year term Monday but it was not unanimous.

A line of strong thunderstorms pelted Marion County with wind, heavy rain, and hail Monday night and Tuesday morning.

Accidents reported The following accidents were reported to Marion County law enforcement agencies: 120th Road near Falcon A 2009 Ford Focus left the roadway on 120th Road near Falcon when the driver, Larinda L. Duerksen, 18, of 302 E. Commercial, Goessel, picked up items from the passengera s seat, deputies said.

The total population of Marion County on March 1, 1908, was 21,639 and on March 1, 1909, was 22,046, a gain of 406.

Tens of thousands of visitors will converge on Florence June 12-13 for Prelude to the Symphony in the Flint Hills.

Several college students from Marion County received honors that were announced this week.

A book signing reception for Katie Funk Wiebe is planned for noon to 2 p.m. Friday, June 5, at the Java Jays in the Tabor College Student Center on campus.