Jun 29, 2016 | Community News, Historic Archives, Human Interest
Homemade pies of all kinds including—apple, cherry, gooseberry, and chocolate with real meringue — luscious vine-ripened dark red tomatoes, hamburgers, hot dogs, picnic fries and legendary tenderloins (more than 1,500 sold over the span of the two evening and one day...
Jun 29, 2016 | Announcements
Area residents, including Megan L. Duffy, B.S., were among the more than 2,000 individuals who were eligible to participate in the University of Central Missouri’s 2016 spring commencement exercises in the university’s Multipurpose Building. Students who completed...
Jun 29, 2016 | Community News
The Cameron newspaper recently reported the discovery of a 12-inch snapping turtle in the Cameron swimming pool. Gallatin Police Chief Mark Richards says that frogs are routinely found in the Gallatin swimming pool. Lifeguards at the Gallatin pool say they found a...
Jun 29, 2016 | Legislation, Opinion
U.S. Representative Sam Graves issued the following statement after the Supreme Court today ruled that President Obama’s 2014 executive order on amnesty is unconstitutional. The ruling confirms that the Obama administration does not have the authority to prevent four...
Jun 29, 2016 | Opinion
With the July 4th holiday falling on a Monday, the question of the week is what to do with a 3-day weekend? For much of my life there was no question. Firecracker day was spent in the hayfield. Life is simple when there are no options. The only question was whether...
Jun 29, 2016 | Community News, Courthouse News
A political forum hosted by Daviess County Farm Bureau helps focus on one sure bet concerning the upcoming Primary Election: The Republican candidate who wins on Aug. 2 will be unopposed to become Associate County Commissioner for District 1. Four men declared as...
Jun 29, 2016 | Announcements, Community News
A community choir on July 3 — followed by a big bash on July 4 — highlight family-friendly events being planned and prepared by members of the Gallatin Park Board. A community choir interfaith activity, sponsored by the Park, will start off the weekend at 7 p.m. on...
Jun 29, 2016 | Clubs & Organizations, Community News
Bethany Vandiver of Gallatin has been selected been selected for Yard of the Month by the Gallatin Garden Club for June.
Jun 29, 2016 | Announcements, Community News
Independence Day will be celebrated at Lake Viking with activities slated throughout Saturday, July 2. Lake Viking Lions Club will serve breakfast from 7 a.m. to noon in the lower level of the clubhouse on both Saturday and Sunday. Choose between a pancake breakfast...
Jun 29, 2016 | School News
Scott Ireland will be the new superintendent for Pattonsburg R-2. The Pattonsburg Board of Education offered him a one year contract during a special meeting held June 26. Mr. Ireland was formerly with the Perry County School District. He and his wife Karie have twin...
Jun 29, 2016 | Obituaries
Graveside service and interment for Timothy McAlister will be held at 1 p.m. on Friday at Cameron Memory Gardens. The family will gather with friends from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Bailey Cox Funeral Home, Plattsburg. Timothy J. McAlister, 56, Maysville, died...
Jun 29, 2016 | Church News, Opinion
by Dr. Don Kuehle We mourn the tragic shooting of 49 people in Orlando, Fla. As Christians, we hold that all life is sacred because every life was created by a holy God. Every life has value, regardless of a person’s beliefs or lifestyle. The tragedy is that the lives...
Jun 29, 2016 | Legislation, Opinion
by Phill Brooks This summer, statehouse discussions have resumed on plans to enhance security at the state Capitol. One idea would use the nearby Transportation Department building as a screening site for visitors to enter the statehouse through a tunnel. It’s...
Jun 29, 2016 | Obituaries
Funeral services for Carol Farr will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, June 30, 2016, at First Baptist Church of Stewartsville with burial in Old School Presbyterian Cemetery. Visitation is from 6-8 p.m. today at Turner Family Funeral Home, Stewartsville. Carol Lea Farr,...
Jun 28, 2016 | Clubs & Organizations
Tom Crouse of Gallatin received three buckles after competing in the National Junior High Rodeo finals in Lebanon, Tenn., held June 19-25. Tom was a contestant in the calf roping, ribbon roping, team roping and chute dogging events. He won the second round of calf...
Jun 28, 2016 | Law Enforcement
Officers from the Gallatin Police Department arrested a man Monday night, June 27, and charged him with possession of methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia. Gallatin Police Chief Mark Richards and Officer John McKee responded to a report of an abandoned vehicle at...
Jun 28, 2016 | Law Enforcement
6-21-16 3:47 a.m. – Report of tree down on Highway Z two miles west of Pattonsburg. 6:11 a.m. – Report of electrical pole on fire on Highway 13 2 miles north of Highway 6. 6:38 a.m. – Electrical wire down on Highway 13 and 250th Street south of...
Jun 28, 2016 | Courthouse News
County Commission These are the unapproved minutes of June 22, 2016. All commissioners were present. Minutes were approved, and bills authorized. James Lewis, road and bridge supervisor, and the county crew are continuing to work on the bridge on 292nd Street this...
Jun 28, 2016 | Agriculture, Clubs & Organizations
What is your most fond FFA experience? Is it square dancing at Barnwarming, being on stage for a national proficiency award, earning your state degree, or attending FFA camp? Maybe you weren’t in FFA yourself, but your children were. Maybe you are just a supporter of...
Jun 28, 2016 | Obituaries
Memorial Mass for Leona Morrow will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, July 2, 2016, at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, Bethany. Inurnment will follow in Miriam Cemetery, Bethany, under the direction of Roberson Funeral Home, Bethany. Leona Morrow, Palm Harbor, Fla. 84,...
