Nov 18, 2014 | Announcements, Social Scene
Larry and Barbara (Sweany) Maloney will celebrate their 50th anniversary. They were married in Pattonsburg on Nov. 28, 1964. The couple moved to Mobile, Ala., 25 years ago where they currently reside. From this unity came two children, David (Dianna) Maloney of...
Nov 18, 2014 | Clubs & Organizations, Headline News, Healthcare
On October 1, 2014, the Daviess County Health Department was awarded a contract for the special supplemental nutrition program for Women, Infants, and Children, known as W.I.C. This contract will run until Sept. 30, 2015, and is 100% federally funded. The amount of...
Nov 18, 2014 | School News, Sports & Recreation
Gallatin R-5 players, coaches, parents and friends fought off the chill of a cold autumn night with warm remembrances from successful fall athletic endeavors. Janet Rhoades welcomed the crowd on behalf of the GHS Booster Club. Mark Corwin gave the invocation prior to...
Nov 18, 2014 | Regional News, Traffic Accidents
Four vehicles were involved in an accident that happened at about 3:58 p.m. on Nov. 17 in DeKalb County. According to the Missouri Highway Patrol, the accident occurred as Paul Person, 63, Cameron, was northbound on Hwy. 69 driving a 2009 Chevrolet HHR. He was making...
Nov 18, 2014 | Opinion
Yesterday I felt so selfish. Of all the blessings for which I should be thankful, I admit being most thankful when the electrician showed up. Nearly 30 people spend all or part of their work life here at GPCink making all sorts of things happen on deadline....
Nov 18, 2014 | Obituaries
Barbara S. Mackintosh, 54, of Bothell, Wash., formerly of Gallatin, passed away November 13, 2014, at Evergreen Health Care in Kirkland, Wash. Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, November 22, at McWilliams Funeral Home in Gallatin. Visitation will be 1...
Nov 18, 2014 | City/Local Government, Clubs & Organizations, Community News
An ordinance adjusting the water rates for the City of Gallatin, which will raise the average water bill for 5,000 gallons use by $12.60, received a first reading during the meeting of the Gallatin Board of Aldermen held Nov. 10. One of the final requirements from the...
Nov 18, 2014 | Clubs & Organizations, School News
The College of Business at the University of Missouri in Columbia was the site Nov. 14 for the fifth annual Trulaske Leadership Academy. Attending this year’s academy were GHS seniors Macon Allen, Tannah Terry, Aubrey Nelson and Maria Bickford. All four students are...
Nov 18, 2014 | Church News, Clubs & Organizations, Community News, Headline News
First Baptist Church Pattonsburg will be collecting shoe box gifts for disadvantaged boys and girls from around the world. “Every shoe box offers an opportunity to share the Good News of Jesus Christ with a hurting child,” said Franklin Graham, President...
Nov 18, 2014 | Obituaries
Funeral services for Charles Booram will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 21, at Roberson Funeral Home, Bethany. Burial is in the Masonic Cemetery, Gilman City. The family will receive friends from 10–11 a.m. Friday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the...
Nov 18, 2014 | Regional News, Sports & Recreation
Gallatin native Brice Garnett shot a round of 66 on Sunday to finish sixth in the OHL Classic at Mayakoba in Playa del Carmen, Mexico. Garnett, in his sophomore season on the PGA Tour, moved up six spots with six birdies on Sunday after rounds of 66, 68 and a 71 on...
Nov 18, 2014 | Regional News, Sports & Recreation
November portion of firearms deer season started Nov. 15 and will continue through Nov. 25. Total deer taken statewide was 91,460, according to Daviess County Conservation Agent Alan Bradford. This is an increase of 10,014 from last year. The record was set in 2006...
Nov 18, 2014 | Community News, School News
The Gallatin R-5 School Board accepted the resignation for the purpose of retirement from Superintendent Dennis Croy during their meeting held Nov. 17. Mr. Croy is completing his thirtieth year in education at the end of the current term. He was approved for the early...
Nov 18, 2014 | Headline News, Legislation
U.S. Congressman Sam Graves, House Small Business Committee Chairman, made the following statement after voting in favor of legislation to build the Keystone XL Pipeline. “I am proud to have once again voted in favor of building the Keystone XL Pipeline,”...
Nov 18, 2014 | Community News, Headline News
You are invited to celebrate 50 years of American Family Insurance in the Ward family at an anniversary gathering from 10 a.m. to 12 noon on Nov. 22. Sandy Ward and family will serve rolls, muffins, coffee, and juice. There will be many door prizes. You are invited to...
Nov 17, 2014 | Obituaries
Donna L. Hamilton, 80, of Bella Vista, Ark., died Nov. 9, 2014, at Mercy Hospital of Northwest Ark. Donna moved to a farm near Gallatin in 1937 and graduated in 1951 from Gallatin High School. She attended Northwest Missouri State College from 1951-1954, where she met...
Nov 17, 2014 | Church News
Submitted news from area church services conducted Sunday, Nov. 16, 2014: Gallatin First Christian The Praise Team and Sue Bird led the congregation in opening songs of praise at the 8:20 a.m. service, and Junior Stith shared announcements and a prayer at both...
Nov 17, 2014 | Headline News, Traffic Accidents
Charles Booram, 71, Gilman City, was fatally injured in an accident that happened at about 5:25 p.m. on Nov. 12, in Harrison County. According to a report by the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the accident occurred as Mr. Booram was southbound on Route B about three...
Nov 17, 2014 | Regional News
CHILLICOTHE, MO — The monthly meeting for the North Central Missouri Writer’s Guild will be Saturday, Nov. 22, at 10 a.m. at the Boji Stone Café (612 Washington). Anyone interested in writing — amateur or professional, young or old — is...
Nov 17, 2014 | Legislation, Opinion
by State Sen. Brad Lager As a civilized society, we take the responsibility of caring for those who truly cannot care for themselves very seriously. In some cases, these individuals are senior citizens who have worked for decades to provide for their families and help...
