MARSHALL — Marshall’s Independence Park shelter will be getting some major updates, after action by the Marshall City Council this week. Council members approved the purchase of a new main picnic shelter to replace the current timber shelter structure. Parks and Recreation Superintendent ...

MARSHALL — There were a lot of people – and pigs – in motion in the show ring at the Lyon County Fair on Friday. Competitors in the annual 4-H swine show did their best to drive their animals around the ring, all while giving the judge a good look at the pigs and avoiding traffic ...

MARSHALL — The Lyon County fairgrounds was a busy place on Wednesday, as workers and volunteers prepared for the fair to open. Part of the bustle was going on inside the open class exhibit building, as judges examined fair entries ranging from paintings to potted plants and baked goods. ...

MARSHALL — The city of Marshall will be having contested races in two municipal elections this fall, according to candidate filings. Marshall Mayor Bob Byrnes will be running for re-election against challenger Noel Ayala. A total of three candidates have also filed for election in ...

Photo by Dwayne Black William Buyck tends to his pig Wednesday evening at the Lyon County Fair.

Porter residents will be celebrating their community this weekend, and there will be plenty of ways for the public to join in. Porter’s annual Harvest Festival starts Friday, with events to celebrate the city’s 143-year history. The lineup at this year’s festival includes active fun ...