Newsletter-Late-Week
Savage baseball ready to step up to the plate
The Savannah Savage Baseball Team is starting off their season by practicing hard.In the previous weeks, they had tryouts and have narrowed down to the best 32 kids to represent the program on the field this season. Last season, Savage baseball had a good run ending the season 20-12.
Lady Savage soccer kickin' off the season
As the winter season is finally approaching its end, spring sports are in.Girls soccer is one of the four sports that Savannah High School has to offer in the spring. The team is coached by Mr.
Savannah students attend Conference Fine Arts Day
This year's MEC Fine Arts Day on March 1 was hosted by Chillicothe High School."We had great representation by our Fine Arts Department as a total of 32 students participated across the three areas," said Mrs. Jennifer Prather, the instructor for the Savannah Band.Those 32 students were 16 members of the Savannah band, six people from the choir, and 10 artists."I loved participating in it, it was a very unique experience that I hope I can do in the future," said freshman band member Marissa Maddox.
Savage track stars ready to compete at home this season
The Savannah track season is kicking off soon and everyone is getting pumped.The high school team started their 2025 track season this week and has been working hard even with the crazy Missouri weather.The large crew is made up of many well-rounded athletes who excel in running, jumping and throwing. This year's seniors are Vivian Barton, Gage Bowland, Cooper Burnsides, Trystin Chadwick, Owen Dierenfeldt, Kaylea Farrell, Jaiden Martinez, Allie Moore, Nic O’Neal, Avery Pasley, Dayton Peek, Kenna Reynolds, and Sara Younkin."I am very excited for this track season with Coach Wiley coming in as our new coach," said Bowland.
Savage tennis team ready to swing their way to victory
The Savannah tennis team is gearing up to start their season.The players started their first week of practice this week and it's looking good."This season I'm definitely hoping to piggyback off of last year's senior's success and maybe perform better," said senior, Grayson Matthews. "We have tons of new freshmen this year and could be looked at as a rebuilding year.
Pony Express Therapy Dogs celebrates a successful year
Pony Express Therapy Dogs (PETD) of Northwest Missouri recently celebrated their most successful year, since it’s inception in 2017 beginning with 10 handler/dog teams.They ended 2024 with 620 team visits in Buchanan, Andrew, Holt, Nodaway, Dekalb Counties, Mo. and Doniphan County, Kan.
Horsemen’s Webinar Series begins next week
MU Extension is offering a free webinar series for horse owners in 2025. March 19 at 6 p.m.
Savages take fourth at state, Burnsides high school career ends
In a thrilling display of grit and determination, the Savannah Savage wrestling team clinched an impressive fourth place at the MSHSAA Boys Class 2 State Championship, proving their mettle on the mat. With only seven wrestlers representing the team, Savannah showcased exceptional talent and teamwork, with six of the seven savage wrestlers earning medals and two making it to the finals.
Trailer court discussed, street paving proposal given go ahead
A former Savannah councilman was at the March 3 City Council meeting with another ardent pitch: This time he was asking that the city do something to take care of what he claims are serious problems with the trailer park located at 7th and West Nelson streets on the city’s southwest.The most recent name of the park was Casa Bella. It is a three-parcel mobile home community consisting of 31 lots, according to the post advertising real estate for sale.Gabler suggested that issues there are “the can that has been kicked down the street since I was on Council 10 years ago.