County Sheriff Report (7-25-12)

Darrell Price, 36, Altamont, was arrested July 19 on two felony counts of unlawful possession of firearm and misdemeanor charges of possession of marijuana and paraphernalia. Deputies had been called to his residence in Altamont in reference to a domestic dispute....

On the Street: Cruise Night comin’

CHILLICOTHE — As my cousin, Della McCormick in Sumner, told me the other evening, “What would we talk about it if it wasn’t for the weather.” It is what it is. After three weeks of baking, it isn’t changing. However, when July arrives...

Poosey Digest: Pass me the wrench

by Freida Marie Crump Greetings from Poosey. If you ask me, the crescent wrench started it all. I’ve heard of the day when Burland Martin walked into the café, slapped the area’s first crescent wrench down on the table and said, “There she is, boys. They’ll never...

The Shepherd Calls: Just a touch, please

by Bro. Wade Paris Several years ago, the Basilica of the Immaculate Conception in Conception, Missouri, was remodeled; and the monks began to use it again. “It is beautiful,” one monk exclaimed. Another said, “It is awesome.” The restoration took more than three...

Post Scripts: Communities lose if newspapers close

I reprinting an editorial written by my daughter, Kathy Ann (Kate McCarty), which was printed in the San Marcos Daily Record. It mostly is about daily newspapers, but weekly newspapers are as important to a small community as dailies are to big cities. It is as...

Editor’s Spike: In the pursuit of happiness …despite Sarah

Everything I know about politics I learned in fourth grade. All my attention was focused on my work which, at that time, was trying to be the best kick ball player at recess. It was my turn to kick. I looked up hoping to find a hole among the maze of defenders so I...

Capitol Report: Healthcare …which path will we choose?

by State Sen. Brad Lager An affordable high quality healthcare system is vital to the future of our state and our nation. As the cost for healthcare has sky-rocketed, it has placed an enormous financial strain on our economy causing both employers and employees to...

Capitol Report: Repealing the health care law

by Congressman Sam Graves I have always believed that a government should do a few things and do them well. However in the last few years, it seems we are far exceeding our quota. The federal government has been deeply involved in the auto business and with several...

Burn bans enacted by city, county & beyond

On July 2, both Daviess County and the City of Gallatin issued burn bans on all open burning, due to the extremely dry conditions. The bans are in effect until further notice. The commission discussed the dangers involved during this drought at great length during...