Associate Circuit Court

Defendants found guilty in the Associate Division of the Circuit Court of Daviess County are listed below with the offense and fine assessed. Additionally, court costs collected for the State of Missouri amount to $66.50 for moving traffic violations and $89.50 in...

Sheriff’s Department

June Brown of Jamesport was arrested May 17 on a Probation and Parole warrant from Texas County for an original felony charge of sale of a controlled substance. Bond was set at $100,000, and she was taken to Ray County Security Housing, awaiting extradition to Texas...

New restraint on skateboarding

Fearing the possibility of lawsuits, the Gallatin Board of Aldermen approved an ordinance at their last meeting that would forbid skateboards, scooters or bicycles

Crystal Meth Bares Her Soul

Editor’s Note: The following poem is written by a local citizen, now in rehab and attempting to end his drug addiction. Here’s his viewpoint on the use of methamphetamines…from personal experience

Letter to the Editor from Grace Hickey

Dear Editor:As the daughter of a WWII veteran, the wife of a Vietnam veteran, the mother of a Gulf War veteran and the mother of a Marine awaiting deployment, I can certainly agree that “war is hell” not only for those who serve but also for those who hope...

Letter to the Editor from Nancy Hughes

Dear Editor:In defense of Joe: You’re not responsible Mr. Snyder, but I had another sleepless night. I think we are blessed to have your opinions to counter the lack of critical thinking coming out of Washington.Do they think they can establish a Jeffersonian...

Letter to the Editor from Kathryn Lambright

Dear Editor:For almost 30 years a short little lady with a smile, hug or pat on the back has fed hundreds of people. Some of these folks were your loved ones. A segment were from some other town, county or state. It did not matter to this gracious woman, who cooked...

Letter to the Editor from J.D. Lee

Dear Editor:For the first time in the history of our country, our president has launched an unprovoked war against a sovereign nation. The stated reasons for going to war have all proven to be false. Anytime the president sends some mother’s son or daughter off to...

Letter to the Editor from T.J. Michener

Letter to the Editor:Years ago, my daughter asked me why I fought in a war half way around the world. I had to explain this to her in a manner in which a 5 year old would understand. I asked her; “If a rich man and a bully lived next door to each other, and one...

Bulletin — Tuesday, May 18 — Black Day

Attention 8th graders: Remember to return your 5-year plans to theCounselor’s office as soon as possible. 5-18There will be a meeting for all girls going out for HS basketball nextyear in Coach Lin’s room today during 2nd seminar. All 8th and 9thgraders...

Bulletin — Monday, May 17 — Red Day

Attention 8th graders: Remember to return your 5-year plans to theCounselor’s office as soon as possible. 5-18There will be a meeting for all girls going out for HS basketball nextyear in Coach Lin’s room on Tuesday, May 18th during 2nd seminar. All8th and...

Bulletin — Friday, May 14 — Black Day

Attention 8th graders: Remember to return your 5-year plans to theCounselor’s office as soon as possible. 5-18Any student interested in being a field umpire for softball games thissummer needs to see Coach Hobbs today. 5-14There will be a meeting for all girls...