Upon returning to open meeting after an executive session, the Pattonsburg R-2 Board of Education approved the resignation of Superintendent Cheryl Cornett, who is retiring at the end of the 08-09 school year.
Pattonsburg R-2 High School recently announced its second quarter high school honor roll.
The students of Covel D. Searcy Elementary are jumping at the chance to help fight heart disease and stroke – our nation’s #1 killer. The week of Feb. 9-13, the school will hold its annual Jump Rope for Heart event. Students will jump rope to raise funds for the American Heart Association’s cardiovascular research and educational programs. Jump Rope for Heart is co-sponsored by the American Heart Association and the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance.
Gallatin varsity wrestlers are on a roll … one they hope will continue to pick up momentum as the season winds down toward conference and district tournaments.
Pattonsburg R-2 elementary recently announced its second quarter honor roll.
Becca Bowland and Chase Conover, Pattonsburg R-2 seniors and members of the Pattonsburg National Honor Society, have been nominated to compete in the National Honor Society scholarship.
David Prather, head coach of the Hamilton Lady Hornets, has been named 2008 Coach of the Year in Missouri for girls basketball.
The prestigious award comes from the National Federation of State High School Coaches Association, the official national coaches association of the National Federation of State High School Associations. (NFHS). Prather led the Lady Hornets to a 32-0 record and Missouri Class 2 State title in 2007-08.
Gallatin varsity basketball teams are both going deep into the season with unbeaten records in Grand River Conference play following dual victories last Friday at Albany.
The Pattonsburg Board of Aldermen discussed several concerns regarding zoning during their regular meeting held Jan. 14.
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by Lavena Lowrey
Judge Stephen Griffin, presiding judge of the 43rd Judicial Circuit, has announced his retirement effective Jan. 31. His position will be filled by governor’s appointment.
Oats Bus Schedule for February.
County Commission
James Lewis, bridge supervisor, reported that they are making culvert and bridge repairs as weather permits.
Dave Allen, road and bridge department, met with the commission for brush removal assignments in Colfax Township.
The Continuing Education Department at North Central Missouri College in Trenton has announced its spring schedule for non-credit classes.
Residents of Jamesport’s newest senior housing complex are moving into apartments and cottages, but space is still available for qualifying applicants.
The Leadership Northwest Missouri Class of 2009 recently held their kick-off retreat at the Ramada Inn, St. Joseph.
U.S. Congressman Sam Graves is looking for young men and women interested in public service to serve as interns.
The Daviess County Genealogical Society [DCGS] is set to meet this Saturday, Jan. 31, at 1:30 p.m., at the sheriff’s home of the Squirrel Cage Jail.
Saturday night was the first youth night hosted by Chi-Rho for Daviess County students grades 4-8. Ping pong, air hockey, Madden tournaments along with board games and movie night was a huge success for the 60 plus youth and 20 plus adults chaperones and volunteers.