Jan 31, 2015 | Traffic Accidents
Two people from Jameson received minor injuries in an accident that happened at about 5:59 a.m. on Jan. 31 in Daviess County. According to the highway patrol, Brandon Prater, 39, Jameson, was southbound on Hwy. 13 driving a 2002 Chevrolet Astro van. About .3 miles...
Jan 30, 2015 | Announcements, Social Scene
The parents of John Runde and Lauren Henrichs are proud to announce the marriage of their children. Parents of the couple are Debbie and Dave Cross, Jameson, Patrick Runde, Fort Smith, Ark., and Scott and Cheryl Henrichs, Kearney. Family and friends celebrated the...
Jan 30, 2015 | School News
Park University announces those students named to its Fall 2014 Dean’s List, including James Stevens of Gallatin and Kaitlyn McNeely of Jameson. The students attend Park University’s Parkville campus, Downtown Kansas City campus, Independence campus, or take online...
Jan 30, 2015 | Opinion
by Freida Marie Crump Greetings from Poosey. All I wanted to do was visit. Two old classmates were back in town for a wedding and we’d not seen each other in years. Since I was the local gal they asked me to pick out a restaurant and a time, then we’d meet for a...
Jan 30, 2015 | Headline News, Law Enforcement, Regional News
A juvenile bald eagle that had been shot, according to the MDC, was found dead beneath a tree in Clinton County earlier this week. Because the American bald eagle is a federally protected species, the person responsible, if found, could face up to one year in prison...
Jan 30, 2015 | School News
David W. Mayne of Weatherby completed the Ashland University degree requirements following the fall 2014 semester. David received a Master of American History and Government degree with a major in American History & Government. Ashland University, which has been...
Jan 30, 2015 | School News
Courtney Warford is an Editor of Inscape, CMU’s magazine of the arts. Inscape takes yearly submissions of poetry, prose (fiction and nonfiction), short plays, photographs, and artwork for each issue, published annually in the spring. In its 30+ years, Inscape...
Jan 30, 2015 | Obituaries
Ida Beth Nowland, 80, Jamesport, passed away January 28, 2015, at her home. She was born April 26, 1934, in Jamesport, the daughter of Harry E. and Jessie A. (Thompson) Noll. Ida Beth grew up on a farm near Jamesport and attended all 12 years of school, graduating in...
Jan 28, 2015 | Clubs & Organizations, Community News, Headline News
Construction of the Gallatin Fire Protection District’s new fire station on Market Street continues as overhead doors have been installed. The new 80 feet wide by 140 feet long building will house fire apparatus and allow the district’s 24 volunteer...
Jan 28, 2015 | City/Local Government, Clubs & Organizations, Community News, Headline News
After returning from a closed session of their meeting Jan. 26, the Gallatin Board of Aldermen accepted Zac Johnson’s resignation as city administrator with his last day being Feb. 20. “I have accepted an offer to serve as the assistant city manager for the City...
Jan 27, 2015 | Traffic Accidents
Shawn Eiken, 20, Gallatin, received minor injuries in an accident that happened at about 5 p.m. on Jan. 27 three miles east of Gallatin. According to the highway patrol, Mr. Eiken was turning a corner from Prairie Avenue to Pepper Avenue and lost control of his 2002...
Jan 27, 2015 | Sports & Recreation
Winston’s boys have quietly put together a three-game win streak following a loss in the championship game of the Osborn Tournament. A quick, 19-4 start paved the way to a 52-26 win over Polo last Friday. Saxton Pliley led a trio of Redbirds into double figures with...
Jan 27, 2015 | Community News, Courthouse News, Headline News, Law Enforcement
Your Right to Know: The following is information released from the Daviess County Courthouse on Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2015. County Commission Road and Bridge Supervisor Jason Lewis and crew are cutting brush around bridges in the county. A semi-final inspection of bridge...
Jan 27, 2015 | Sports & Recreation
Gallatin varsity teams advanced to the semifinal round with victories Monday in the Hamilton Tournament, but neither team found the path to Thursday games an easy one to follow. The fourth-seeded Lady Bulldogs needed a come-from-behind effort in the fourth quarter to...
Jan 27, 2015 | Community News, Courthouse News, Headline News, Law Enforcement
1-20-15 9 am – Associate Court in session, as well as jury trial scheduled for two days. 1:36 pm – Deputies and fire department assisting with emergency call at courthouse. Three people stuck in the elevator. 1:50 pm – Report of trespassing on...
Jan 27, 2015 | Headline News, Law Enforcement, Regional News
Dear Editor: On Jan. 19, 2015, we had a unique situation in Livingston County, Mo., where a fugitive from the State of Iowa wanted for attempted murder was hiding in a conservation area and reported to be armed and dangerous. Daviess County Sheriff Ben Becerra...
Jan 27, 2015 | Sports & Recreation
Gallatin junior varsity basketball teams swept through both girls’ and boys’ brackets of the Gallatin JV Tournament last week. The Lady Bulldogs defeated Trenton for the title, 41-27, after dispatching Maysville, 51-11, in the opener. Cora Stout led Gallatin with 12...
Jan 27, 2015 | Sports & Recreation
Despite some lingering injuries, Gallatin wrestlers performed well at Saturday’s Brookfield tournament, which gave wrestlers the chance to compete against opponents with comparable skills and records. Wrestlers competed in two pools. Pool A was for state medalists,...
Jan 27, 2015 | Regional News
ST. JOSEPH, MO — MoDOT will close the westbound ramp to I-29 Southbound at Hwy 36 on Tuesday (today) and Wednesday for bridge maintenance at that location. The work should last only the two days, between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.
Jan 27, 2015 | Sports & Recreation
Gallatin’s girls took a three-game winning streak into the Hamilton Tournament, thanks to victories last week against Trenton and Albany. Friday’s 57-17 win over Albany lifted the Lady Bulldogs to 3-0 in the conference and sets up a rematch with Braymer next Tuesday...
