Nov 24, 2014 | Sports & Recreation
The longest tenured head coach in the history of Gallatin High School athletics is getting ready for his last season on the hardwood floor. Coach Rick Lin inherited a 19-7 team from Coach Kevin Nichols in 1992-93. In his first season he led the Lady Bulldogs to a 21-5...
Nov 24, 2014 | Births
Jessica and Jamie Jones of Gallatin proudly announce the birth of a daughter, Kensley LeAnn Jones, born at 8:50 on Nov. 20, 2014, at Cameron Regional Medical Center. Kensley weighed 5 pounds, 12.4 ounces, and was 18 ½ inches long. She has one brother, Kendell Jones....
Nov 24, 2014 | Obituaries
Funeral services for Virginia Thomas were held Nov. 24, 2014, at Poland-Thompson Funeral Home, Cameron. Burial was at Cameron Memory Gardens, Cameron. Virginia Anne Thomas, 96, Leawood, Kan., formerly of Cameron, died on Nov. 18, 2014. Virginia was born on July 17,...
Nov 24, 2014 | Obituaries
Memorial service for Tammy Templeton was held Nov. 23, 2014, at the Dockery Park building, Gallatin. Burial of cremains: Mt. Zion Cemetery, New Hampton. Tammy L. (Watkins) Templeton, formerly of Spickard, died Nov. 4, 2014, in Nashville where she resided with her...
Nov 24, 2014 | Announcements, Social Scene
Ayrica Ayn Batson and Lee Daniel Adams, both of Springfield, announce their engagement and approaching marriage. Ayrica is the daughter of Jerry and Wanda Batson of Gallatin. Her paternal grandparents are Aleene Marsh, the late J.D. Marsh and the late Bill Batson, all...
Nov 24, 2014 | Traffic Accidents
According to the highway patrol, Rodney Larrimore, 52, Independence, was driving a 2007 Kenworth westbound on Route M about six miles south of Gallatin at about 8:45 a.m. on Nov. 22. The right front tire traveled off the right side of the road. The vehicle overturned...
Nov 24, 2014 | Clubs & Organizations, Law Enforcement, Regional News
The Nov. 20 meeting of the Daviess-DeKalb Regional Jail Board was canceled due to lack of a quorum. Next meeting is at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 26. Old business will include the building add-on and training. New business will be a discussion of MULES by Todd Watson,...
Nov 24, 2014 | Obituaries
Funeral services for Wilbert LaVerne Berry will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2014, at Bram-Turner Funeral Home, Maysville, with burial in Amity Cemetery. Memorial contributions: Amity United Methodist Church or Mosaic Life Care Hospice. Wilbert LaVerne...
Nov 24, 2014 | Clubs & Organizations, Community News, Regional News
BRECKENRIDGE, MO — The Festival of Trees, an annual community event, will be Dec. 6 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Breckenridge school. There will be games, pictures with Santa, vendors, drawings, and a raffle for the fully decorated Christmas trees and holiday...
Nov 24, 2014 | Sports & Recreation
by Benjamin Herrold In the fourth quarter of Missouri’s game at Tennessee last Saturday, the Tigers were clinging to a 16-13 lead and facing a third-and-eight at their own 28-yard line. The crowd of nearly 96,000 had been hot all night, cheering and singing “Rocky...
Nov 24, 2014 | Headline News, Legislation, Regional News
Our elected officials on the national level of government released the following comments after President Obama unilaterally issued an executive order to effectively grant amnesty to an estimated four million illegal immigrants last week: Congressman Sam Graves (R-6th...
Nov 24, 2014 | Obituaries
Michael Hayden, 31, Gilman City, died Nov. 19, 2014. Funeral services for Michael Hayden were held Nov. 24, 2014, at Slater Funeral Home, Trenton. Cremation was after the service. Survivors include his wife, Kelly; his mother, Marilyn Hayden, Jupiter, Fla.; two sons,...
Nov 24, 2014 | Obituaries
Graveside service and interment for Dona Ashworth were held Nov. 25, at the Mooresville Cemetery. Arrangements were by Bram Funeral Home, Hamilton. Dona Mae Ashworth, 88, Cameron, died on Nov. 21, 2014, at the Cameron Regional Medical Center. Dona Mae was born near...
Nov 24, 2014 | Obituaries
Wilma Lasher 98, of Gallatin, passed away Nov. 19, 2014. at the Liberty Hospital. Services were Nov. 23 at McWilliams Funeral Home in Gallatin. Burial was at the Coffey Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Gallatin First Christian Church or Coffey...
Nov 24, 2014 | Clubs & Organizations, Healthcare, Higher Education
Breastfeeding is on the rise in Missouri and nationwide. In fact, Daviess County is a leader in breastfeeding and has one of the highest breastfeeding rates in the state. Breastfeeding is a very important start to a healthy life, which is why many mothers are now...
Nov 22, 2014 | Obituaries
Graveside services and burial for Elizabeth Siddens were held Nov. 21, at McFall Cemetery, under the direction of Roberson Funeral Home, Bethany. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Harrison County Hospice in care of Roberson Funeral Home, P.O. Box 46,...
Nov 21, 2014 | Clubs & Organizations, Higher Education, School News
At their meeting held Nov. 3, the Winston Board of Trustees heard a report from street maintenance that the entire town has now been graded. Second Street was reshaped and ditched from Ballinger to McGee. Rock is being ordered for the whole town. The board approved a...
Nov 21, 2014 | Regional News, Traffic Accidents
Michael Hayden, 31, was fatally injured in an accident that happened at about 12:01 p.m. on Nov. 19, in Grundy County. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, Mr. Hayden was northbound on Hwy. 128 at Crowder Lake about eight miles northwest of Trenton. He...
Nov 21, 2014 | Clubs & Organizations, Community News, School News
Backpack Buddies PTO Vendor Fair Benefit will be held Saturday, Nov. 22 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. the school. Soup/chili lunch, corn bread, dessert & drink, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. $5 donation. Served by Winston Girl Scout Troop 5100 in the school cafeteria. Vendors...
Nov 21, 2014 | Clubs & Organizations, Higher Education, School News
The Winston R-6 School District has applied for funds through the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) National Clean Diesel Rebate program to replace two buses. Public and private school bus fleet owners are eligible to apply for funding to replace school buses that...
