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The Marceline Lady Tigers JV and Varsity softball teams did battle with Milan at Lion’s Field last night, dodging the rain storms that have soaked the area. The JV was shut out 7-0, but the Varsity won in the nightcap.
Saturday, the Linn County Historical Society celebrated the 1st anniversary of the Tillman House Museum in Brookfield. Pictured are Historical Society/Museum Board members and volunteers. Volunteers Elsie McCollum and Shirley Hagan received special recognition for their contributions to making the Museum what it is today. Pictured, from left, are Julie Johnson (Board), Bev Liebhart, Rhonda Uptain (Broad), Elsie McCollum, Shirley Hagan, Sharron Connor, Lucile Riepe (Board), Wilma Alexander. The Tillman House was donated by Mary Ellen Welch.
The Brookfield Bulldogs opened their 2010 season Friday night with a win against Clarence Cannon Conference opponent Mark Twain at Burlington Field. The Dogs moved the ball well through the air, as well as on the ground. This balanced attack earned Brookfield a 24-0 win to start the season off on the right foot.
The Marceline Tigers started their 2010 season on Friday night with a new tradition of entering through the Centennial Gateway, and touching the Tigers that calls that area its home. This was also the first official game for new Head Coach Paul Thomas at MHS. The new tradition started well, as Marceline downed Schuyler County 32-18 to the approval of the home crowd at Chester Ray Stadium.
A pair of recent accidents have left two teenagers in serious condition, and a man in custody after this past weekend.
