Dennis G. Howes, 1958-2017

Jun 28, 2017 | Obituaries

Dennis G. Howes, 58, Eagleville, died Saturday, June 24, 2017, at Liberty Hospital. A community celebration will be held at a later date. Dennis has been cremated under the direction of Roberson Funeral Home, Eagleville. Survivors include his brother, Jerry (Shirley)...

Daviess County Sheriff’s Incident Report

Jun 28, 2017 | Law Enforcement

 6-20-17 5:37 am – Responding to security alarm at residence at Lake Viking.  No sign of entry to house. All okay. 9 am – Court in session. 3:40 pm – Jasmine Swearingin, 23, Altamont, turned herself in on a Daviess County warrant for two counts of...

Courthouse News: BRO trade with Pike County is declined

Jun 28, 2017 | Courthouse News

County Commission MoDOT has declined the trade agreement that the commission had recently worked out with Pike County. Commissioners had signed an agreement with the Pike County Commission to exchange $100,000 of Pike County Soft Match credits for $100,000 of BRO...

Special session 2 still in progress

Jun 28, 2017 | Opinion

by State Rep. J. Eggleston Special Session #2 is still in progress. Here’s the recap. On June 7, Gov. Greitens called the special session to address issues pertaining to abortion, particularly safety regulations of abortion clinics and a St. Louis discrimination...

Dangers in illegal immigration

Jun 28, 2017 | Opinion

by Congressman Sam Graves On July 1, 2015, 32-year-old Kate Steinle was tragically shot and killed while walking the streets of San Francisco with her father. The bullet came from a gun stolen by Juan Francisco Lopez-Sanchez, an immigrant who had re-entered this...

Letter to the Editor by Marilyn Miller

Jun 28, 2017 | Opinion

I am a senior citizen who lives in low-income senior and disability housing. When I moved into my apartment (my home) I made the statement, “I will not move again until I am carried out.” Now I am concerned I will not be “carried out” but “forced out” because of the...

Farmers counting on simple tax code that works easily

Jun 28, 2017 | Opinion

by Kalena Bruce Farming is a tough job that shows no mercy. Whether facing a drought or flood, unreasonably high interest rates or unbelievably low commodity prices, farmers and ranchers work tirelessly to produce food, fiber and renewable fuels for the world. While...

Poosey Digest: Get Thee to the County Fair

Jun 28, 2017 | Opinion

by Freida Marie Crump Greetings from Poosey. I’ve heard it rumored that there are a few folks out there who have children and actually make decisions on where the kids go and what they do. Sure, they’re dwindling. If you are the type of mom or dad who can actually...

A salute to truth

Jun 28, 2017 | Opinion

There are lots of ways to think patriotic as we approach another Independence Day. Let’s be a little more creative than just finding a longer punk to light another firecracker. Who’s Francis Blair? Here’s a hint. He’s one of two Missourians...

Gallatin Police…you’ve been served…pie, that is!

Jun 28, 2017 | School News

Chief Mark Richards along with Officer Jarod McKee and Officer Seth Allen were at the Gallatin Junior High on June 23 … just in time for pie! Barron Gann, summer school administrator, arranges the treat for those students who have had perfect attendance for the week....

The thrill of the chill at summer school

Jun 28, 2017 | School News

Teachers getting “iced” on the last day of Gallatin summer school are pictured, right to left, Mr. Williamson, Mrs. Wilson, Mrs. Herring and Dr. Copple. The student behind the bucket is Carter Johnson, and the one in the forefront is Caleb Barnard. The other students...

On the roll?…collect some dough!

Jun 28, 2017 | Community News, School News

The following students will receive $100 gift cards in the mail for perfect attendance at Gallatin Summer School: Kindergartners — Irie Atkins, Bryce Cromer, Randall Eaton, Declan Freeman, Brynlee Green, Skye Green, Brooklyn Hiley, Diesel Houser, Sophia Hunt, Logan...

Winston accepts next year’s budget

Jun 28, 2017 | Community News, School News

The Winston R-6 Board of Education amended the 2016-2017 budget to match the actual revenues and expenditures for the school year, and adopted the proposed 2017-2018 budget. Next year’s budget expects revenues of $2,498,637 and expenditures of $2,496,901 for a...