INDEPENDENT ALL-AREA VOLLEYBALL 2025
Tigers off to bigger and better things
MARSHALL — On its first signing day of the season, Marshall High School had five student-athletes sign their letters of intent to continue ...
Vote yes on Marshall Public Schools $2M operating referendum
The Marshall school district is one of the better school districts in the state. It is a source of pride for the community and a major asset when families consider ...
Olsen’s concertina put smiles on many faces for decades
“Is everybody happy.” Larry Olsen yelled out that more than once when he played his concertina with his brother Leon, who was also working ...
Feeling the consequences of election
To the editor: Trump is refusing to use emergency funds for food stamps even though the courts are ordering him to fund them. Instead of helping people that are ...
Tribute to Bill Holm most deserved
To the editor: Imagine my surprise to open my on-line edition of the Independent today to see my old friend and colleague Bill Holm featured ...
A season for empathy: Standing with those without shelter
November is recognized as National Homelessness Awareness Month—As the weather turns colder and the season of giving begins, this month serves as an important ...
Ask a Trooper
A houseful of memories
Bradley Botsford
MARSHALL — Services for Bradley Botsford, 66, of Marshall are pending. Arrangements are with the Hamilton Funeral Home in Marshall. Guestbook is available online ...




