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The Marion County Commission will hold a public hearing Jan. 27 regarding annexation of two pieces of property by the City of Marion. The properties are Marion Municipal Airport and acreage owned by Rocky Hett/Gerri Williams.
Most of the seats have been reserved for the Jan. 26 annual meeting of Marion Chamber of Commerce. Gov. Bill Graves will be the guest speaker.
Ashleigh Anne, daughter of Doug and Cherie Hett of rural Marion, is the first baby born at St. Luke Hospital in 1998. Little Miss New Year was born at 9:54 p.m. Jan. 7.
Brendan Kraus, son of Mr. and Mrs. Don Kraus of Marion, has been listed on the fall semester honor roll at Pittsburg State University where he is a senior majoring in biology.
The engagement and wedding plans of Angela Sue Markley and Rick Alan Lange are announced this week. The couple plans to be married April 25 at Our Savior Lutheran Church, Marion.
Florence Middle School students receive weekly incentive awards based on grades, attendance and citizenship. Recent recipients include Carla Carlson, Ashlee Moore, Jessica Ottensmeier, Kelsey Craig, Matthew Berg, Andy Holt, Alan Vogel, Kala Barrett, and Matt Williams.
Kenneth Robinson, retired Florence postal worker, suffered a serious stroke on New Year's Day which resulted in the loss of the use of his left arm and leg.
The celebration of Centre High School's winter homecoming will take place Friday during an evening of basketball contests with Tescott. Coronation of a king and queen will take place in a ceremony beginning at 6:10 p.m. King candidates are Kevin Steiner, Frederick Silhan, Nolan Brunner, and Alex Utting. Queen candidates are Kelli Peterson and Sandra Mille.
