Feb 28, 2018 | Community News
Gallatin may seem a long way from Puerto Rico….but not if your heart is there. Penny and Drexel Kramme have been aiding the people of Puerto Rico ever since the island was hit by Hurricane Maria in September of last year. Hurricane Maria caused catastrophic damage and...
Feb 28, 2018 | Community News, Courthouse News
Several candidates signed up to run for Daviess County offices on the opening day of filing, Feb. 27. Two candidates have filed for the job of Daviess County Presiding Commissioner, currently held by Randy Sims. Sims does not plan to refile, as he and his wife Tracy...
Feb 28, 2018 | Community News
North Daviess R-3 School in Jameson was placed on lockdown Monday morning, Feb. 26. According to the Daviess County Sheriff’s Office, a juvenile has been taken into custody for questioning. Around 8 a.m. the school was notified by law enforcement officials of...
Feb 28, 2018 | Community News
by Troy Lesan “Turn Your Inner Zeus Loose” was the official motto for this year’s 11th Annual Lake Viking Polar Plunge held on Feb. 24 which raised $31,600. It would seem that the plungers took those words to heart for the event. Prior to the event, St. Joseph Special...
Feb 28, 2018 | Community News, Traffic Accidents
A Daviess County man was fatally injured in a farming accident that happened at about 10:30 a.m. on Feb. 26. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, Victor Morgan, 64, McFall, was loading a hay bale on private property located off Hwy 69, one mile north of...
Feb 28, 2018 | Community News
by Dave Langvardt Boot Hill Shooting Ground has relocated into southern Daviess County at 33482 230th (take FF a half mile east from Highway 13). Boot Hill is a shotgun specific shooting range that offers sporting clays and 5-stand. It is operated by Randy Pickering...
Feb 28, 2018 | Community News
The Viking Valley Association annual meeting will be held on March 4 at the Lake Viking clubhouse. The annual meeting is open only to active members in good standing, and each person must have their 2017 membership card in order to be admitted. Lake Viking is a...
Feb 28, 2018 | Courthouse News
Absentee ballots for the April 3, 2018, Municipal Election are now available in the Daviess County clerk’s office on the second floor of the courthouse. Absentee ballots will be available until the Monday before the April election. Ballots may be obtained by mail or...
Feb 28, 2018 | Law Enforcement
2-20-2018 8:10 am – Controlled burn at Lake Viking. 9 am – Court in session. 9:48 am – Report of stranded motorist in ditch on Highway 69 west of I-35. No injury reported. Tow truck called. 2-21-2018 11:41 pm – Brenda Jo Bearpaw Mead,...
Feb 28, 2018 | Courthouse News
Assessor’s Office The deadline to submit your assessment sheets is very near — Thursday, March 1. Please carefully read the instructions when filling out your assessment sheet. Do not rewrite any items if they are already printed on the front; you could be double...
Feb 28, 2018 | Community News
Chillicothe Attorney Ryan Horsman has announced his campaign to run for Division 2 Circuit Judge in Missouri’s 43rdJudicial Circuit Court, which is comprised of Livingston, Daviess, Caldwell, Clinton, and DeKalb Counties. Horsman will be seeking the position currently...
Feb 28, 2018 | Church News, Community News
The Mary Immaculate Catholic Church in Gallatin will hold their 13th Annual Mary Immaculate Fish Fry on Friday, March 16, in parish hall. The church is located at 409 South Main. The fish fry will be held from 4-7:30 p.m. The plate includes fish and fixings and...
Feb 28, 2018 | Community News
What do beehives, blacksmithing, glassmaking, robots and hamster wheels have in common? They are among the area makers signed up to be part of the Big Muddy Mini Maker Faire in northwest Missouri. The Big Muddy Mini Maker Faire will debut March 3 at the Restoration...
Feb 28, 2018 | Community News, Traffic Accidents
Northbound I-35 in Daviess County was shut down for about four hours Feb. 22 due to a crash involving multiple tractor-trailers and other vehicles. Six tractor-trailers were involved in the crash, which happened approximately eight miles north of Cameron. At about...
Feb 28, 2018 | Community News
Adam Albert was appointed as water superintendent for the City of Pattonsburg with a salary of $50,000. He will be allowed to take the truck home, but only use it for city business. At a monthly inspection with Mr. Albert, the board noted improvements, such as...
Feb 28, 2018 | Community News
The Winston Village Board of Trustees agreed to advertise mowing bids for two weeks in order to receive sealed bids for the next meeting. The income and expense report was approved. The utilities clerk distributed a new list of delinquent customers, including nine due...
Feb 28, 2018 | Community News
Gallatin Theater League will perform “Church Basement Ladies” March 15, 16 and 17 at 7 p.m. at the Courter Theater in Gallatin. The play is directed by Jan Stout. Assistant director is Amy McMahon. The cast includes Lance Rains, Glennie Peery, Dena Plant, Annie Gibson...
