Dec 23, 2014 | Agriculture, Clubs & Organizations, Headline News, Higher Education, School News
Breanne Brammer, a 2011 GHS alumni, graduated with honors from the University of Missouri, College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources. She was selected as the Outstanding Senior from her graduating class based on her academics, leadership and internships. The...
Dec 23, 2014 | Clubs & Organizations, Community News, Headline News, Regional News
Between Dec. 14, 2014, and Jan. 5, 2015, hawk-eyed volunteers across the country will brave various weather conditions to count birds during the annual Audubon Christmas Bird Count (CBC). On Dec. 20, birders and nature enthusiasts in Grand River Audubon will take part...
Dec 23, 2014 | Announcements, Social Scene
Del Ray and Judy Ann (Shuler) Vyrostek of Gallatin will celebrate 50 years of marriage on Jan. 2, 2015. They were married at the Jamesport Baptist Church in Jamesport. The Vyrostek family invites friends and family to a small reception and time of Christian fellowship...
Dec 23, 2014 | Sports & Recreation
Gallatin varsity wrestlers competed in one of the biggest high school wrestling tournaments in the state last weekend when they traveled to Lexington for the Battle of Lexington Tournament. The event featured over 30 schools of small to medium size from northwest and...
Dec 22, 2014 | Headline News, Higher Education, School News
Weeks ago the sixth graders at Covel D. Searcy Elementary split into small groups, each picking a foreign country to study. From England and France to Germany and Ireland, with lands in between, the students put a lot of energy into learning about the nations’...
Dec 22, 2014 | Church News
Submitted news from area church services conducted Sunday, Dec. 21, 2014: Altamont United Methodist Lighting of the Advent candles was done by James Wilson and Beverly Hunter. The Christmas story was presented by Laurie Roll. Pastor Marilyn gave a Christmas thought....
Dec 22, 2014 | Clubs & Organizations, Higher Education, School News
During food drive The kindergarten through 12th grade food drive at Pattonsburg R-2 collected over 1,058 items for the Pattonsburg Multi-Purpose Center and Pattonsburg Ministerial Alliance. In other business at the Dec. 16 meeting of the Pattonsburg R-2 Board of...
Dec 22, 2014 | Headline News, Human Interest
Before modern medicine, home birth was the common method of delivery. Since the beginning of the 20th century, home birth rates have drastically fallen in most developed countries where women have access to high-quality medical care, generally to less than 1% of all...
Dec 22, 2014 | Clubs & Organizations, Higher Education, School News
The Early Notice of Separation Program was reinstated by the Winston R-6 Board of Education during their meeting held Dec. 15. The program encourages teachers to provide early notification of retirements or resignations in order to assist the district in making...
Dec 22, 2014 | Regional News, Sports & Recreation
A larger snowfall than expected led to school closings on Thursday and cancellation of Gallatin’s non-conference basketball doubleheader against Trenton, but Bulldog teams were at the Ketcham Center in Trenton on Saturday for their doubleheader in the Holiday Hoops...
Dec 22, 2014 | Clubs & Organizations, School News
On Dec. 13, the All-District Bands performed at Platte County High School with Gallatin band members Sam Coulson (trumpet) 7th chair, Jonah Flanders (trumpet) 3rd chair, and Wyatt Owings (tuba) 6th chair performing in the Concert Band. Coby Brogan (trombone) 1st...
Dec 22, 2014 | Clubs & Organizations, Military/Veterans, Regional News, School News
The VFW Post 2172 and Ladies Auxiliary proudly announce the first place winner of the District 1 Competition for the Patriot Pen Essay, Jessi Becerra. Jessi is an eighth grader at the Gallatin R-5 High School. Her parents are Ben and Hope Becerra of Gallatin. Jessi’s...
Dec 22, 2014 | Announcements, Social Scene
Gary and Nancy Salmon will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on Dec. 27. They were married in Albany in 1964 at the Christian Church. Gary and Nancy grew up as neighbors and friends, both graduating from King City High School. Gary worked at GMC in Kansas City,...
Dec 22, 2014 | Sports & Recreation
Face Oklahoma State in KC next by Benjamin Herrold For 39 minutes and 59 seconds of game time, Missouri and Illinois battled to a draw in the annual Braggin’ Rights game in St. Louis. But in that final second, Illini senior Rayvonte Rice’s high-arcing three pointer...
Dec 22, 2014 | Legislation, Opinion
by State Sen. Brad Lager In the spirit of the holiday season, I would like to take this opportunity to wish you and your family a healthy, happy, and Merry Christmas. This year, Stephanie and I feel blessed as we experience the joys of Christmas through the eyes of...
Dec 22, 2014 | Obituaries
Glen McCloud, an 81 year old resident of Bolivar, MO, passed away at 9:23 p.m., Sunday, December 21, 2014, at Citizen’s Memorial Healthcare Facility in Bolivar. Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 p.m., Sunday, December 28, 2014, at Resthaven Mortuary of Trenton....
Dec 22, 2014 | Higher Education, School News
Dr. Parris Watts, vice president of academic affairs for Missouri Valley College, has announced the Fall 2014 Dean’s List, which includes Emma Crabb of Kidder. The requirements for the Dean’s List are a 3.3 or higher grade point average; at least 12 graded...
Dec 21, 2014 | Clubs & Organizations, Community News, Headline News, Healthcare, Higher Education
Sherri Carder of the Daviess County Health Department was presented with a certificate for 33 years of dedication and commitment to the health and wellness of Women, Infants and Children (WIC) in the state of Missouri, an outstanding achievement award, during the WIC...
Dec 21, 2014 | Church News, Opinion
A simple shepherd — that’s all I am, With shepherd friends resting on the ground thinking. Shepherding is sometimes boring. The hills are rocky, the grass is short, The streams are scattered far apart. Perhaps this life is for those not smart. Some shepherd...
Dec 21, 2014 | Church News, Opinion
by Pastor Steve Ellison Heaven is being in the presence of God, nothing more and nothing less. All the other descriptions of heaven are simply window dressing. Nothing we count as good would satisfy us in eternity unless we are in the presence of God. Nothing we count...
