Jun 27, 2016 | Community News, Law Enforcement
In January, 2016, an Amish man who was living in Summer Shade, Ky., confessed to Kentucky officers that he had killed his wife while living in Bethany, Mo., in late 2006. Samuel Borntreger, 39, told authorities in Barren County, Ky., that he put antifreeze in liquid...
Jun 27, 2016 | Community News
Adam and Lauren Whitney of Gallatin have opened the House of Bounce Family Fun Center in Cameron. House of Bounce features three bounce houses: one is an obstacle course and the other two are open with slides. The fun center also has arcade video games, arcade...
Jun 27, 2016 | Legislation, Opinion
by State Rep. J. Eggleston Happy birthday America! Independence Day is upon us, and I hope you and your family enjoy our nation’s most patriotic holiday. It can be easy to forget how blessed we are to live in a nation with so much bounty and freedom, and it...
Jun 27, 2016 | Legislation, Opinion
by State Sen. Dan Hegeman In just a few days, citizens throughout our great nation will join together in celebration of the United States of America’s 240th birthday. As we stand on the brink of another new year in the life of our comparatively young nation, I ask...
Jun 27, 2016 | Church News, Opinion
by Pastor Steve Ellison The first 11 verses of James chapter 3 tell of the power of the tongue. Mostly they describe the wickedness and destructive power of our speech. Sadly, these verses point out our inability to keep our tongues in check and the wretched...
Jun 27, 2016 | Community News
By Gallatin Police Chief Mark Richards July fourth is quickly approaching and several local fireworks stands have opened. I would like to take this opportunity to wish the citizens of Gallatin a safe and happy fourth of July and to point out the ordinances for...
Jun 27, 2016 | Clubs & Organizations
The Gallatin Garden and Craft Club members made a trip to Lake Viking to the home of Jean Caldwell for its June 21 meeting. Roll call for members and three guests was to report on any beautiful roses blooming in their yards. Committee reports for the month on club...
Jun 27, 2016 | Obituaries
Graveside services for Sharon Hardin were held at the Fairport Cemetery. Arrangements were by the Turner Family Funeral Home of Maysville. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested memorials be made to Fairport Baptist Church. Sharon Kay Hardin died on June 24....
Jun 27, 2016 | Community News
Joseph Billings reported that he will be leaving the Dockery Park Board early next month as he is moving outside of city limits. The board thanked him for his many years of contribution to the park during their meeting held June 16. Maintenance repairs that need to be...
Jun 27, 2016 | Agriculture
By Tim Baker, horticulture specialist After you’ve selected your tomato variety and planted it, taking care not to over fertilize it, you now need to think about how you will care for your future bountiful harvest. Needless to say, if you don’t care for the plants...
Jun 24, 2016 | Law Enforcement
On June 21, 2016, at approximately 7:43 p.m. the Missouri State Highway Patrol responded to a body of water just south of St Joseph, Missouri, and recovered the body of a Hispanic male. The Missouri State Highway Patrol has positively identified the deceased as...
Jun 24, 2016 | Announcements, School News
The University of Missouri spring semester 2016 dean’s list includes three students from Daviess County. Gallatin: Brooke Cassidy Edwards, Junior, Nursing; and Derrick Charles Lin, Senior, Journalism; Jamesport:...
Jun 24, 2016 | School News
Missouri University of Science and Technology announces the names of students who made the honor list for the Spring 2016 semester. Gallatin: Elisabeth Anne Warner, applied mathematics, sophomore; and Jamesport: Charles Bennett, electrical engineering, senior. To be...
Jun 24, 2016 | Clubs & Organizations
4-H Youth Camp was held at Crowder Park June 6-9 and 13-16, according to Becky Simpson, 4-H Youth Development Specialist for Daviess, Gentry and Harrison County.
Jun 24, 2016 | Historic Archives
June 28, 2006 Darcy Kumm, formerly of Winston, completed and graduated her tech school training in Biloxi, Miss., Kessler Air Force Base on June 13. Darcy is the daughter of Vicki and Tom Parle of Cameron and Ronald Kumm of Sedalia. The combination Pattonsburg/Winston...
Jun 24, 2016 | Agriculture
Hunting feral hogs will be prohibited on Conservation Department lands effective Sept. 30. At its meeting on June 24, the Missouri Conservation Commission approved changes to the Wildlife Code of Missouri that would prohibit the hunting of feral hogs on conservation...
Jun 24, 2016 | Community News
Chief Doug Hamilton, Kyle McBroom and Daniel Wilson of the Gallatin Fire Protection District brought the firetruck to the library for the Summer Reading Program’s Week 4 activities, in addition to Gallatin Police Chief Mark Richards, Detective Vaughn and Officer Allen...
Jun 24, 2016 | Agriculture
The University of Missouri College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources Agricultural Research Centers continue to be advocates for monarch butterflies and other pollinators. Thirteen Research Centers planted monarch waystations, beginning in late January. The...
Jun 24, 2016 | Human Interest, Sports & Recreation
Asking to hug your bat while you run around the bases because you “love it” seems like a legit request Sharing bats, helmets, and even water bottles is accepted practice People become coaches because of their love for the game, their love for their child, and/or...
Jun 24, 2016 | Agriculture
The combination of prolonged high heat and dry weather potentially threatens fish ponds, says a University of Missouri Extension fisheries and wildlife specialist. “Fish are at risk from high water temperatures, oxygen depletion, increased disease potential and other...
