On this ballot, it’s marijuana x 3

Oct 24, 2018 | Opinion

by State Rep. J. Eggleston This is my sixth report on the upcoming November ballot measures, and this one is on the three ballot measures relating to marijuana: Amendment 2, Amendment 3, and Proposition C. All three measures attempt to legalize medical marijuana in...

Getting by

Oct 24, 2018 | Opinion

To my Poosey friends, I think that perhaps my cover has been blown by now, but to clear up any confusion I must admit that I’m not who I say I am. My mother’s name was Freida Marie Bradbury and with her permission I stole a portion of her name when I began writing my...

God or 3 mistakes?

Oct 24, 2018 | Opinion

Dear Editor, I recently received this from one of my West Point classmates. I had heard part of the same tale when visiting Pearl Harbor about five years ago so I believe it is probably true. With your article about the VFW post possibly going under and knowing how...

NHS to trick-or-treat for canned food

Oct 24, 2018 | School News

Members of the Gallatin National Honor Society will be “Trick-or-Treating” around town on Halloween from 6:30-8 p.m. Instead of asking for candy, members will be asking for donations of canned food items to be delivered to the local food pantry. Thanks in advance for...

Local FFA members celebrate FFA Week

Oct 24, 2018 | School News

Gallatin FFA members came together October 16-19 to celebrate the FFA Organization and to spread the message of agriculture to the community through FFA Week activities. Last February’s winter weather put traditional celebrations on hold. To beat the winter woes...

R-3 seeks bids for snow removal, trunk or treat on Halloween

Oct 24, 2018 | School News

North Daviess R-3 will solicit bids for snow removal of the parking lots, according to minutes from the Oct. 15 meeting of the North Daviess R-3 Board of Education. Upcoming events include the parent/teacher conferences from 1-6:30 p.m. on Oct. 25; no school on Oct....

Blast from the past

Oct 24, 2018 | Community News, Historic Archives

Oct. 29, 2008 Laura Youtsey and Riley Rains, both 2007 graduates of Gallatin R-5 High School, recently received the American FFA Degree. Earning the degree means Laura and Riley are two of a select group of individuals to be recognized for years of academic and...

Jameson woman steals pickup, checkbook

Oct 24, 2018 | Law Enforcement

Angela M. LaBee, 41, Jameson, was arrested Oct. 17 and transported to the Daviess-DeKalb County Regional Jail. She was charged Oct. 18 with stealing motor vehicle, stealing, and forgery, all D felonies, and attempted stealing, E felony. According to the probable cause...

Daviess County Sheriff’s Office incident summary

Oct 24, 2018 | Law Enforcement

10-16-18 9 am – Court in session. 4 pm – Vincent Sturgeon, 27, Gallatin, was transported to DDCRJ on felony kidnapping/ domestic assault warrant. Bond $35,000 cash only. 4:55 pm – Jack Parker, 49, Winston, was transported to DDCRJ on a DWI felony...

Anthony McLaughlin 1939-2018

Oct 24, 2018 | Obituaries

Anthony (Tony) Dale McLaughlin, 79, Kansas City, Mo., passed away on October 22, 2018, at his home.  He lived in Kansas City since 1968, and previously lived in Hamilton, Mo. Tony was born on August 28, 1939, in Clarion, Iowa, to Lester Dale and Leola Elizabeth (Lord)...

Could you be a Lunch Buddy?

Oct 24, 2018 | School News

Do you have 30 minutes weekly (or every other week) you could spare to be a Lunch Buddy at the Gallatin elementary school? There are a couple of students referred for this simple but essential program in need of a positive adult to share lunch with. Please call the...

Bulldog jayvees finish strong at 6-1

Oct 24, 2018 | Sports & Recreation

Gallatin’s junior varsity Bulldogs finished strong with a 20-14 victory over Putnam County on Monday. The JV Bulldogs ended their season 6-1 overall and 4-0 in full games. Gallatin’s only jayvee loss came to Princeton, 13-0, in one half of play. The Midgets scored...

Panthers receive top district seed

Oct 24, 2018 | Sports & Recreation

The Pattonsburg Panthers nailed down the top seed and home field advantage in the 8-Man, District 3 Tournament and will get a two-week break in their schedule as they await the winner of this Friday’s North Shelby vs. Stewartsville matchup. The Panthers, 8-1 overall,...

Six earn GRC & District softball honors

Oct 24, 2018 | Sports & Recreation

Gallatin landed six players on either the All-Grand River Conference East Division or Class 1, District 12 honor squads. They are, front row: Essie Williamson and Caragan Baker; back row, from left: Addison Burns, Kelsey Maxwell, Karley Salmon and Madalyn Shubert....