MOFB’s “Cut to the Chase”: Biotech will help sow seeds of world’s future harvests
by Erin McGinn
Good thinking Column: March winds and April fools
by Dr. Don Kuehle, United Methodist, retired
House Happenings: The “Love Fest” is over
by Rep. Jim Whorton
Family Daze: Spring Break Arrives Early
by Debbie Farmer
Letter to the Editor – Samuel and Deloris Read
Dear Editor,
We have been reading in the News Press and the Gallatin paper about the solution the city council is trying to find to help eliminate some of the dog problems.
Straight Talk with Sam: SAVE Act needed for our borders
by Congressman Sam Graves
Coonridge Digest: Goin’ through ‘a rough patch’
by Freida Marie Crump
Post Scripts: War costs have risen higher than predicted
by Joe Snyder
Exhibition at Chillicothe showcases handmade musical instruments
The Art Behind the Music: Chillicothe Area Arts Council Explores Luthiery
SWCD Poster Contest winners recognized at 64th annual meeting
SWCD poster awards were presented at the 64th annual meeting of the Daviess County Soil and Water Conservation Department on March 17. Students from all five Daviess County schools receiving blue ribbons for their posters are pictured, left to right, front row, Kelly Warford, Ridge Heiber, Garrett Hartley, Nate Sutton; second row, Stephen Evans, Kayla Eisman, Ryan Lewis, Ami Lane, Aubrey Nelson, Samantha Boyd, Kirbie Crouse, Aubrey Burns. The top awards went to Aubrey Nelson, Samantha Boyd, Aubrey Burns, Kirbie Crouse. Their posters will be entered in the state contest.
All probationary teacher contracts offered at Winston
All probationary teacher contracts were offered for the 2008-2009 school year during the regular meeting of the Winston R-6 Board of Education held Thursday, March 20.
North Daviess R-3 honor roll announced
North Daviess R-III School District recently announced its third quarter honor roll.
Gallatin High School students listed on third quarter honor roll
Gallatin R-5 High School recently announced its third quarter honor roll.
Two Winston Girl Scouts earn silver award recognition
Two young Girl Scouts from Winston will be among those participating in an honors ceremony on Saturday, March 29 at the First Baptist Church of Raytown. Hannah Goebel and Samantha Parman will be among the nearly 250 young women receiving Girl Scouting’s highest achievements. The ceremony begins at 2 p.m.
Special awards highlight R-5 winter sports banquet
Gallatin R-5 held its annual winter sports banquet to honor athletes and cheerleaders on Friday, March 14. Following are special awards and recognition given by R-5 coaches.
Former Cameron assistant now new GHS football coach
The Gallatin R-5 Board of Education has announced the hiring of Jeff White as head varsity football coach for the Gallatin Bulldogs.
Local players garner all-state BB honors
The Missouri Sportswriters and Sportscasters Association has released names of all-state basketball players for Classes 1 through 5, including several from the area.
March is National Eye Donor Month
March is National Eye Donor Month, and Missourians are being urged to give the gift of sight to others. Eye tissue donated to an eye bank after a person’s death can be transplanted to help restore vision to those who have lost their sight.
Daviess County Courthouse News (3-26-08)
Sheriff’s Office
Vandalism was reported at the Jamesport High School on March 18. The front door glass had been broken out with a car axle. The axle had been left at the door.
North Daviess board discusses need for day care
Susan Jones presented information to the North Daviess R-3 Board of Education regarding the need for day care in the school district for three- and four-year-olds along with after-school care for children up to the age of 12. She gave some financial information of costs to provide the day care. There will be more research presented next month.