15 YEARS AGO

FEB. 3, 2010

County attorney Susan Robson presented county commissioners a contract proposal that would allow TransCanada’s Keystone pipeline to pass through the county. Robson said she felt rushed by TransCanada representatives and did not like it. The county needs to be careful about the contract because of what is at stake, commissioner Bob Hein said.

An article features Father Hien Nguyen, pastor of Holy Family Parish of Marion County, telling of his recent visit to his homeland, Vietnam. Father Nguyen is pictured as he visits with relatives.

Trevor Troutt and Shelby Deines were crowned king and queen Friday during Centre’s winter homecoming celebration.

Marion Elementary students of the month for January are Harley Britton, Colton Boudreaux, Kennedy Fahey, Amy Gayle, Melanie Garrett, Kourtney Hansen, Kadyn Hein, Molly Hess, Grace Neal, Randon Richmond, Aaron Riggs, Jack Schneider, Tori Shults, Colleen Steele, and Maleyah Thomas.

A feature story tells how wounded warrior Army Sergeant Ryan Newell is adjusting to home life with wife Carrie and children Ethan, Skylar, and Gabby. An organization, Homes for Our Troops, is building a house for the Newells in Marion.