Sep 29, 2017 | Obituaries
Tammy E. Mercer, of Gentry, was an inspiration to all who met her. She fought polycystic kidney disease for over 20 years, and was on dialysis for 13 years. She was in and out of the hospital many times. Each time she fought every obstacle and overcame it. She always...
Sep 28, 2017 | Community News, Law Enforcement
A Gallatin man who had been on the Livingston County Sheriff’s Department most wanted list was arrested on Sept. 29 in Kansas City. Sheriff Steve Cox says 51-year-old John Michael Eads of Gallatin was wanted on a Livingston County warrant for alleged violation...
Sep 28, 2017 | Headline News
Six children were hurt in an accident involving a car and a horse-drawn buggy which was carrying the children. The accident occurred about 8 a.m. on Sept. 28 on Route D in Daviess County. Neighbors of the Amish families report that only one of the children, Jemima...
Sep 27, 2017 | Obituaries
Funeral services for Edwin Benson will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 30, at Roberson Funeral Home, Pattonsburg. Burial with military rites will follow in Graceland Memorial Cemetery, Cameron. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Friday at the funeral...
Sep 27, 2017 | Courthouse News
Cameron Wilson, 35, plead guilty Sept. 25 to three B felony counts of possession of child pornography. The case was heard by Thomas Chapman in Livingston County, on a change of venue from Daviess County which occurred on Sept. 16, 2015. In exchange for the guilty...
Sep 27, 2017 | Headline News, Sports & Recreation
2017 GHS Varsity Football Cheerleaders, front row, from left: Kelli Lynch, Briar Roll and Megan Redman; second row: Essie Williamson, Carli Beck, Addison Burns and Addison Stanley; back row: Johnna Tadlock, Claire Hemry, Annie Nelson, Alli Baker and Sarabeth Michael....
Sep 27, 2017 | Headline News, School News
The Winston R-6 Board of Education was given an update on construction of the new classroom building during its meeting held Sept. 18. Floors have been poured, windows frames installed, interior walls are being constructed and electrical has been roughed in; the roof...
Sep 27, 2017 | School News
It has been several years since Winston High School had a marching band, but recently the Redbirds have been on the move once again. Over the past several weeks, the Winston High School Marching Redbirds have been working towards the resurrection of their marching...
Sep 27, 2017 | School News
Congratulations to the following Pattonsburg R-2 students for winning the local Red Ribbon poster contest. The first place winners advanced to state competition. Placing first on the local level were, 6th grade: Kierra deJong; 7th grade: Cadi Chamberlin; and 8th...
Sep 27, 2017 | School News
“The Greatest Show on Turf” is the theme of Homecoming 2017 for the Pattonsburg School. Activities are scheduled Sept. 25-29. A cookout will be held at 6 p.m. during Battle of the Classes on Wednesday, Sept. 27. Events and a bonfire will be held after the...
Sep 27, 2017 | Sports & Recreation
Gallatin’s softball girls take a 4-7 September record into the month’s final weekend, which closes with the Benton Tournament. The Lady Bulldogs will look to end a slump that has seen them lose three straight games and four of their last five. King City’s Grace...
Sep 27, 2017 | Sports & Recreation
Gallatin Lady Bulldog golfers finished nine strokes back of Kirksville on Tuesday and in second place in the Class 1, District 6 Tournament held in LaPlata. In qualifying for the sectional tournament for the third straight year, Gallatin placed four golfers in the top...
Sep 27, 2017 | Sports & Recreation
In light of recent history, Gallatin and Princeton find themselves in unchartered waters. Their resurgence has both in the thick of the league race as they turn the corner on the first half of the 2017 season. This Friday’s football match between GRC co-leaders...
Sep 27, 2017 | Sports & Recreation
Juniors Essie Williamson and Graydee Rains reigned as queen and king of Gallatin High School Homecoming weekend. They were crowned Wednesday night during the pep rally and bonfire at the football stadium and ruled over Friday’s parade and football game against Milan....
Sep 27, 2017 | Courthouse News
County Commission James Lewis, road and bridge supervisor, discussed issues with a corrugated pipe in Union Township on 260th Street. A corrugated metal pipe on Vale Avenue in Colfax Township also needs work. Crews are working in Benton Township this week....
Sep 27, 2017 | Law Enforcement
9-19-17 9 am – Court in session. 1 pm – Connie Hudson, 57, McFall, was arrested in court and transferred to DDCRJ for misdemeanor charges of DWI and leaving the scene of an accident. Her bond is set at $1,000 cash. 5:48 pm – With motorist who ran out...
Sep 27, 2017 | Law Enforcement
Tom Larson, Acting United States Attorney for the Western District of Missouri, announced Sept. 26 that a former St. Joseph, Mo., Boy Scout leader has been charged in federal court with distributing child pornography over the Internet. Michael R. Goeller, 45, of St....
Sep 27, 2017 | Community News
The fall weather took the Gallatin Garden Club members to Delma Rodger’s home in Cameron for the September meeting. Roll call was “Halloween Costumes Past and Present.” Members are pleased to have a wood quilt block up on the cabin at the Lions Club Cabin Park in...
Sep 27, 2017 | Community News
Summit Natural Gas of Missouri (SNGMO) has announced the recipients of its 2017 Charitable Giving and Sponsorship Program. 2017 Charitable Giving Grantees include: Access II Independent, American Heart Association, Ava HS Leadership Class, Backpack Program, Benton...
Sep 27, 2017 | Community News
The following is a listing of general highway maintenance and construction work in Daviess County planned for the week of Sept. 25 – Oct. 1 from the Missouri Department of Transportation: Route 6 – Milling and pothole patching, Sept. 25 – 29. In addition to the work...
