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Balaton to hold Memorial Day events

BALATON — A veterans’ breakfast, program and cemetery services in Balaton will be part of the area Memorial Day observances on Monday. On Monday morning, veterans and their immediate families are invited to a breakfast at the Balaton Community Center. Food will be served from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m., with a free-will offering accepted. The Memorial Day program will start at 10 a.m. at the Community Center. Roy Fuhrmann will be the guest speaker. Following the conclusion of the program at the Community Center, community members are invited to gather at Lakeside Cemetery north of Balaton ...

MPS Board presents final Tiger Spotlight of year

MARSHALL — As another school year begins to wrap up, the Marshall Public School District School Board presented its final Tiger Spotlight for 2025-26 at Monday night’s meeting, where they recognize a student of the month from each school site from staff and faculty nominations. Maite ...

Variety of Memorial Day programs scheduled

MARSHALL — On Monday, residents of area communities will be pausing to remember the sacrifices of U.S. military service members with a variety of Memorial Day programs. In the Marshall area, Memorial Day observances will include visits to local cemeteries, as well as a program at Liberty Park. Members of the Marshall American Legion and VFW posts will visit Lynd Cemetery at 8 a.m. Monday, followed by the Green Valley Cemetery at 8:45, the Marshall Cemetery at 9:15 and Calvary Cemetery at 9:45. The main Memorial Day program will be held at Liberty Park at 11 a.m. Patrick Nelson, a ...

‘Never too late to put forth better effort’

MARSHALL — With graduation on the near horizon, the Class of 2026 is drawing the curtain on its final moments together of shared high school life. But, more memories were made as Marshall High School seniors, along with juniors, sophomores and freshman, were recognized for student ...

Getting into the spirit of things

MARSHALL — Mike Pfeil of Lewisville held the small tasting glass of whiskey from the Panther Distillery table inside the Red Baron Arena. He gently swished the gold-colored liquid a couple times and then took a sip. He paused while staring down at the whiskey for a few seconds before ...

Dancers showcase spring recital

On Sunday, the Marshall Academy of Dance Presented its 2026 Spring Recital Showcase. The showcase included a variety of dancers from duets, small groups and large groups across age groups from 4 to 18. In the photo at right, the Jr team competition small group with Adilyn Peterson, Arianna ...