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Have a safe Memorial Day Weekend!
Got plans Memorial Day weekend? Missouri has a lot to offer with its state parks, lakes, sporting events, and attractions. The Missouri State Highway Patrol reminds everyone to include safety when they plan their holiday weekend. Expect more travelers on Missouri’s roadways and an increase in boating traffic on the state’s lakes and rivers. Drivers and boat operators are reminded to follow all Missouri’s laws and be courteous. Always wear a seat belt when traveling in a vehicle and wear a life jacket when near, on, or in the water.
Marceline High School celebrates 48 graduates
On Sunday, May 14 - Mother’s Day - the Class of 2023 graduated from Marceline R-V High School. The class of 48 students walked into commencement ceremony to the traditional”Pomp and Circumstance”.
Council adopts new Mt. Olivet Cemetery policy
At the Marceline City Council Meeting on May 11, the council adopted Ordinance 23-05.05 to address the increasing difficulty in cemetery groundskeeping maintenance. Effective May 12, only the following items will be allowed on cemetery lots within the Mt. Olivet Cemetery:
Tarpening wins MFA Scholarship
Hailee Jo Tarpening, a graduating senior at Marceline R-V High School, has won a $2,000 MFA Foundation scholarship. Hailee Tarpening is the child of Ashley and Jeremiah Tarpening.
Rice named 2023 U.S. Presidential Scholar
U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona recently announced the 59th class of U.S. Presidential Scholars, recognizing 161 high school seniors for their accomplishments in academics, the arts, and career and technical education fields.