Michael Powell, right, of the Salt River Master Gardener Club, presents a check for $300 to Steve Yager, regional coordinator of The Food Bank for Central and Northeast Missouri. Thanks to partnerships like Salt River Master Gardener Club these funds will enable The Food Bank to provide at least 1,200 meals to those in need in Marion County,” Yager said. More details about how to get involved are available at www.sharefoodbringhope.org. CONTRIBUTED
Beasley leaves Carroll for DeKalb
VICTORIA JACOBSEN | The Journal Gazette
Marty Beasley, who has been the head boys basketball coach at Carroll for the last 16 seasons, was approved as the new boys basketball coach at DeKalb at the school board meeting on Tuesday evening.
Beasley s Chargers teams went 247-132, winning five sectional titles and a regional title in 2010. He has an overall record of 316-197 counting his six years as head coach at Garrett.
The Chargers went 18-7 in 2020-2021, beating Snider 63-53 to claim a sectional title before falling to Lafayette Jefferson in the regional semifinals. Carroll went 8-1 to finish second in the SAC, falling only to conference champ Homestead.
SACS looking inward for new chief
Board to promote from within to find Downs successor
ASHLEY SLOBODA | The Journal Gazette
The next person to helm Southwest Allen County Schools likely will be a familiar face.
The school board has decided to pursue internal applicants for the upcoming superintendent vacancy. Phil Downs announced in January that he intends to retire Dec. 31.
No decision is more important than hiring the next district leader, board President Bradley Mills said.
“Following Dr. Downs retirement announcement, SACS board is in agreement and will move forward interviewing internal applicants later this month,” Mills said in a statement. “We are confident our internal candidates are best qualified to lead and grow the district s rich tradition of education and learning.”
SACS to look internally for next superintendent
ASHLEY SLOBODA | The Journal Gazette
The next person to helm Southwest Allen County Schools likely will be a familiar face.
The school board has decided to pursue internal applicants for the looming superintendent vacancy.
Phil Downs announced in January he intends to retire Dec. 31.
No decision is more important than hiring the next district leader, board President Bradley Mills said. Following Dr. Downs retirement announcement, SACS board is in agreement and will move forward interviewing internal applicants later this month, Mills said in a statement. We are confident our internal candidates are best qualified to lead and grow the district s rich tradition of education and learning.
HANNIBAL — McDonald’s of Hannibal donated thousands of McRib, chicken and hamburger patties for community residents on Friday at Douglass Community Services, ensuring more meals can be given out during