Dec 29, 2014 | Clubs & Organizations, Community News, Regional News
DEKALB COUNTY, MO — The DeKalb County Senior Center is in need of volunteers to help with daily activities on Mondays, Wednesdays, and/or Fridays. Assistance is needed for deliveries, kitchen duty, reception, and more. Call 816-449-5435 if interested.
Dec 29, 2014 | Agriculture, Clubs & Organizations, Higher Education, Regional News
by Tim Baker, MU Horticulture Specialist Every year, extension agricultural specialists in the Northwest Region conduct meetings that we call “Ag Updates.” These are held in almost all of the counties in our region. The idea behind these meetings is to...
Dec 28, 2014 | Obituaries
Funeral services for Marian Sims were held Saturday at the Baptist Church in Coffey. Burial was at Coffey Cemetery. Arrangements were by Bethany Memorial Chapel. Marian L. Sims, 90, Cameron, died Dec. 22, 2014, at Cameron. Marian was born to John and Letis Bonnell on...
Dec 28, 2014 | Church News, Opinion
by Pastor Steve Ellison January 1 is a day like any other day. There is really nothing special about it to set it apart from any other day of the year. However, it does provide a reminder to evaluate our lives and resolve to make beneficial changes. One area of life...
Dec 28, 2014 | Announcements, Social Scene
Doug and Michelle Avriette of Gallatin with Clifford Parton of Kansas City, Mo., and Terina Carpenter of Norfolk, Neb., happily announce the marriage of their children, Megan Jewel Avriette and Gregory Parton. The private ceremony was officiated by Pastor Jerry...
Dec 28, 2014 | Church News, Opinion
It’s just a board, about 6 inches wide and 30 inches long. To me, it’s among the best I have. For some time now, I have been looking at it. My wife gave me a new saw for Christmas; since shop tools are among my favorite gifts; and I’ve been thinking what I...
Dec 28, 2014 | Community News, Headline News, Opinion
Before you make up your mind about the City of Gallatin taking control of the cupola and adjacent building on the east side of the business square, there is much to consider. The catalyst for ownership change was private business. The idea for city controlling the...
Dec 28, 2014 | Obituaries
Mary Elinor Gates, 93, Gilman City, passed away Dec. 25, 2014, at a Gallatin nursing home. She was born, Sept. 2, 1921, in Jamesport, the daughter of Harry E. and Jessie A. (Thompson) Noll. Elinor graduated in 1939 from Jamesport High School and attended Trenton...
Dec 26, 2014 | Legislation, Opinion
by State Sen. Brad Lager In November of 1863, President Abraham Lincoln shared his belief that our nation’s democracy would not perish as long as we have a “government of the people, by the people, and for the people.” It has always been my belief that our...
Dec 24, 2014 | Community News, Headline News, Human Interest
Lucille Taul Bruce has spent many of her 90 years a steward of Gallatin’s past. She now wonders who will recreate her beloved hometown and who will be the steward of its future. “The neglected buildings around the square make me sad and kind of make me...
Dec 24, 2014 | Clubs & Organizations, Community News, Headline News, Human Interest
When law enforcement officers pick up lost, hurt or abandoned children, they often wrap them in comforting quilts made by the Lake Viking Quilters Club. “We make sure those quilts are soft and cuddly,” said Shirley Leakey, a member of the quilting...
Dec 24, 2014 | Community News, Headline News
Tim and Tiffany Tadlock finished moving the State Farm Insurance Agency into its new location at 122 North Market on the west side of the square last week and opened for their first day of business on Monday, Dec. 22. The State Farm building which sat on the east side...
Dec 24, 2014 | Clubs & Organizations, Community News, Healthcare, Regional News
Access II Independent Living Center is available to serve those living with disabilities by providing them with an opportunity to live more independently. Access II provides you with an in-home aide to assist with daily tasks so you can remain in your own home. If you...
Dec 24, 2014 | Community News, Courthouse News, Headline News, Law Enforcement
12-16-14 5:44pm – Towing abandoned vehicle at Oval west of Highway MM. 12-17-14 9:11am – C & I driver near Jamesport. Subject parked car and was seen running. Deputy responding said all was OK. 10:50am – Responding to call from DDRJ prisoner van on I-35. Subject...
Dec 23, 2014 | Obituaries
Funeral services for Gary Conover will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, Dec. 26, at the First Baptist Church, Gilman City. Burial will follow in Masonic Cemetery, Gilman City. The family will receive friends from 12 to 2 Friday at the church. Memorials may be made to Masonic...
Dec 23, 2014 | Community News, Courthouse News, Headline News, Law Enforcement
Your Right to Know: The following is information released from the Daviess County Courthouse on Tuesday, Dec. 23, 2014. County Commission December 22, 2014 Commissioners met with James Lewis, road and bridge supervisor, and reviewed the 2015 budget and CMP/metal...
Dec 23, 2014 | City/Local Government, Clubs & Organizations, Community News, Headline News
The City of Gallatin is going to acquire property at 119-125 North Main on the business square. The buildings include the corner building with its distinctive cupola, once housing the post office, and the adjacent building formerly housing Hales grocery store....
Dec 23, 2014 | Clubs & Organizations, Headline News, Law Enforcement, Regional News
The Statewide Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO), founded by the Missouri Police Chiefs Association (MPCA) 28 years ago, recognized the top achievers at the annual Awards Ceremony on Dec.11, 2014. Awards were presented to agencies from nine...
Dec 23, 2014 | Regional News, Sports & Recreation
Winston’s boys needed overtime to defeat Mercer, 54-47, on last Friday, but in doing so claimed the championship trophy of the HDC Tournament. The Redbirds blanked the Cardinals, 7-0, in the extra period after Mercer had rallied to tie the game at the end of...
Dec 23, 2014 | Obituaries
Funeral services for Wanda Sherrill were held Dec. 23, 2014, at Bram-Turner Funeral Home, Maysville, with burial in American Legion Cemetery, Barnard. Memorial Contributions: American Legion Auxiliary Post 102. Wanda Sherrill (Sprague) McBride, 68, Maysville, was born...
