June 2022

Colonel Eric T. Olson, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, encourages everyone to incorporate safety into any plans to enjoy Missouri’s waterways. Nicer weather means an increase in activity regarding boating, swimming, and floating. Col. Olson reminds everyone that troopers patrol the state’s waterways to enforce Missouri’s boating laws and assist where needed. Everyone is asked to do their part to help ensure a safe summer.

The avian influenza (AI) has some residents questioning if it is safe to feed hummingbirds and other birds this year. The answer is yes, according to Robert Piece, Associate Extension Professor in Fisheries and Wildlife for the University of Missouri Extension. Dr. Pierce added, “Evidence does not indicate at this time that widespread removal of feeders is necessary or an effective way of reducing the spread.” In addition, songbirds do not appear to be major carriers of the virus.

3th Grade: A: Gus Coram, Ty Fletcher, Kella Gunnels, Spencer Kasey, Michael Nichols, Carson Williams A-: Olivia Alexander, Kennedi Brown, Kamdon Clem, Chayton Friesner, Ryker Jaynes, Cale Myers, Karmyn Wynne B+: Lance Peterson, Kiah Pottts, Eli Tiemeyer, Bryden Zell B: Charleigh Coin, Paityn Smith Principal’s Honor Roll: Gus Coram, Kella Gunnels

Marceline's 2022 Independence Day Celebration will run from June 30-July 4 with a carnival by Jones& Company. Advance arm bands are $20 each and can be purchased at C&W Hardware, June 10-30 from 8 a.m., – 5 p.m. Arm bands can be purchased nightly at the carnival for $25. Mega pass arm bands, which are good for the entire carnival can be purchased for $85 each at C&W Hardware, June 10-30 from 8 a.m., – 5 p.m., or they can be purchased at the carnival for $85.

There is a $3 suggested contribution for meals for those 60 years and over and $6.75 cost for meals for those 59 years and under. Meals are delivered Monday thru Friday, from 10:30 – 12:00, except on holidays.

Ongoing • Linn County Historical Society Tillman House Museum open to the public. Saturdays.

On June 7, James Jackson, Clarence Turner and Nicholas Jones were all sentenced to time in the Missouri Department of Corrections by the Linn County Court. According to a press release by Shiante McMahon, Linn County Prosecuting Attorney, the court sentenced Jackson on two felony counts of Sexual Exploitation of a Minor, and one felony count of Possession of more than 20 images of Child Pornography.

Brookfield Public Library Book Sale The Brookfield Public Library is holding its annual Book Sale from 10 a.m.-5 p.m., on June 23-24, at the library located at 102 E. Boston St., Brookfield.