Daviess County Courthouse News (4-29-09) – Bridge in Grand River Township to be replaced
County Commission
James Lewis, road and bridge supervisor, reported that they are applying rip rap to bridges and culverts.
Bills were audited and paid.
Danny Froman faces 25 felony stealing charges
Today Daviess County Prosecutor Annie Gibson filed 25 felony charges against Daniel F. Froman of Gallatin in connection with the closing of Gallatin Grain Company last February.
Wright Memorial Hospital volunteers honored at brunch
Wright Memorial Hospital staff members honored WMH volunteers, the WMH Auxiliary, and the Trenton Ministerial Alliance on April 20, at a brunch in the WMH dining room.
Winston Trustees hold organizational meeting, continue discussion of multi-county animal shelter
Oath of Office was administered by the clerk to newly elected board members Cindy Ball, Jerry Lusk and Randy Turner during an organizational meeting held by the Winston Trustees on Monday, April 20.
R-6 board members take oath, reorganize officers
Newly elected members of the Winston R-6 School Board are pictured, Lisa Piburn, left, and Tawnya Farrell, right. New officers are president- David Neth; vice-president- Barb Youtsey; secretary- Shelly Mason; treasurer- Kendall Weigand; and member – Scot Wilkerson.
USDA sets date for soybean request for referendum
The U.S. Department of Agriculture recently announced that it will offer soybean producers the opportunity to request a referendum on the Soybean Promotion and Research Order, as authorized under the Soybean Promotion, Research, and Consumer Information Act.
Active Aging Resource Center
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Pattonsburg Clubs-BC P.E.O.
Chapter BC P.E.O. met April16 in the home of Vivian Bowman.
Pattonsburg Multi-Purpose Center
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Pattonsburg News
by Lavena Lowrey
James Stephenson
A graveside service for James Stephenson was held April 27 at Sunny Slope Cemetery in Richmond. The family suggests memorials to the James Stephenson Memorial Fund in care of Polley Funeral Home.
Gallatin FBLA places in top 10 at state, nine will go on to nationals
The Gallatin chapter of FBLA had 24 students attend the 50th Annual Future Business Leaders of America State Leadership Conference in Columbia April 19-21.
Vipers take 2nd at Golden Glove tourney
The Northwest Vipers 8 & Under machine pitch baseball team started off their 2009 campaign with a 2nd place finish at the Golden Glove Tournament held April 25 & 26 in Liberty, MO.
GHS FFA attends state convention; banquet set for May 4
On April 17-18 the Gallatin FFA Chapter attended the 81st annual State Convention.
Academic Team advances to state, a first for GHS
The Gallatin High School Academic Team has had a very successful season. The team won district and sectional competition to advance to state competition on May 8 at the University of Missouri in Columbia.
HDC News
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Cpl. Gardner promoted, started at Gallatin
Captain Duane L. Robinson, commanding officer of Troop H in St. Joseph, announces a promotion.
U.S. Department of Commerce invests $51,000 to create jobs, strengthen economy in Trenton, region
The U.S. Commerce Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) recently announced a $51,000 investment to the Green Hills Regional Planning Commission of Trenton, to continue a comprehensive economic development planning program.
Current flooding information, road closure update
According to the Missouri Department of Transportation road closures for Daviess County as of Wednesday morning included: Route M -Closed five miles east of Route 13; Route AA – Closed north of Route Z junction due to flooding from Grand River; and Route Z – NOW OPEN west of Route AA (opened 04/29/09 at 8:30 a.m.)
Emergency assistance for livestock, honey bees, and farm-raised fish program (ELAP)
Kirby Payne, executive director for USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) in Daviess County, reminds farmers and ranchers that the 2008 Farm Bill created five new disaster programs, one of which is the Emergency Assistance for Livestock, Honey Bees, and Farm-Raised Fish Program (ELAP).