Jan 31, 2019 | Obituaries
Sarah Elizabeth Hagler, 94, Bethany, MO passed away Tuesday, January 29, 2019 at a Bethany, Missouri nursing home. She was born on October 3, 1924 the daughter of Lemuel George and Susie Basha (Clark) Vance, one of five daughters: Georgia, Wilda, Eugh Vaughn, and...
Jan 31, 2019 | Traffic Accidents
An 11-year-old boy received serious injuries in an accident that happened at 6:10 a.m. on Jan. 30 in Daviess County. According to the highway patrol, the crash occurred as Larry Raymo, 77, Jamesport, was northbound on 320th Street, five miles south of Jamesport. He...
Jan 30, 2019 | Community News
Shopko and its affiliated companies on Jan. 16 filed for bankruptcy protection from creditors, citing assets of less than $1 billion and liabilities between $1 billion and $10 billion. The reorganization plan called for Shopko to close more than 100 stores and sell...
Jan 30, 2019 | Community News
The fourth annual Gallatin Rotary Trivia Contest will be held Saturday, Feb. 2, at the Spillman Center, 308 South Broadway, Jamesport. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and competition begins at 6:30 p.m. Teams are six to eight people. The cost is $20 per person. Snacks and...
Jan 30, 2019 | Community News
Signs of improving wireless digital services are as evident as several 100-foot poles erected at locations in Daviess County by Windstream Communications. The Fixed Wireless sites are part of Windstream’s Kinetic Broadband expansion. The expansion also helps...
Jan 30, 2019 | Community News, Law Enforcement
Two brothers have been charged with sexually assaulting two underage females while they lived at an Amish residence in rural Hamilton, located within Daviess County, according to a probable cause statement filed by Kimberly A. Grebner, an investigator with the...
Jan 30, 2019 | Headline News
Gallatin Police Chief Mark Richards led a discussion on used storm sirens for sale from nuclear power plants for $7,500 per unit and $12,500 with install. The used sirens are three to 14 years old. Richards suggested the park, the south end of town, and the west side...
Jan 30, 2019 | Sports & Recreation
South Harrison High School will be the site of the very first Grand River Conference Interdivisional Showcase, pitting teams from the league’s Eastern and Western divisions against each other to decide overall league standings. In the past teams have played...
Jan 30, 2019 | Community News
The Daviess County Health Department will be hosting the Fourth Annual Heart Healthy Free Lunch for Women’s Health from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Feb. 1. There will be educational material available. All are invited to attend. Heart disease is no match for the power of...
Jan 30, 2019 | Obituaries
Funeral services for Susan Meek will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Feb. 1, at Roberson Funeral Home, Bethany. Burial will follow in New Hope Cemetery, McFall. The family will receive friends from 10-11 a.m. Friday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Susan...
Jan 30, 2019 | Obituaries
Kenneth Wayne “Kenny” Jennings, 84, Stanberry, died Jan. 25, 2019, at an Albany hospital. He was the father of Linda Young of Winston. The family of Kenneth Jennings will hold a private memorial service. Inurnment will be held at a later date. There is no scheduled...
Jan 30, 2019 | Obituaries
Memorial services for Merlin L. Bowman will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Feb. 1, 2019, at Poland-Thompson Funeral Home, Cameron. A Masonic service with visitation will follow from 11:30-12:30 p.m. Merlin Lewis Bowman, 80, died Jan. 29, 2019. He was born April 18, 1938,...
Jan 30, 2019 | Law Enforcement
1-22-2019 Weather conditions are causing slide offs to continue. 9 am – Court in session. 1-23-2019 Weather conditions continue to cause slide offs. 2 pm – Jamesport, out regarding DFS Investigation. 1-24-2019 2:29 pm – Vehicular accident Highway 6 and...
Jan 30, 2019 | Courthouse News
County Commission Budget Hearing Jim Ruse, presiding commissioner, opened the budget hearing with the reading of the beginning account balances. Discussion was held regarding the approved departmental budgets. The proposed 2019 budget was reviewed, and it was noted...
Jan 30, 2019 | Sports & Recreation
Winston’s boys are the top seed in the HDC Conference Tournament, which tips off Saturday and runs through Friday, Feb. 9, at Grundy County High School. The Redbirds will face Tri-County at 4:40 p.m. in the opening round. The Lady Redbirds will play North Harrison at...
Jan 30, 2019 | Community News
As we brace for one of the coldest outbreaks in decades set to strike mid-week, area emergency preparedness agencies urge you to look out for yourself, your neighbors, and especially the elderly — whether they are a loved one, a neighbor or a stranger. And don’t...
Jan 30, 2019 | Sports & Recreation
The Max is back. After missing the last 6 games with a knee injury, senior Kelsey Maxwell returned to the Gallatin lineup in a big way, scoring 20 points while shooting 61% in the paint and grabbing 11 rebounds to lead the Lady Bulldogs to a 61-42 GRC victory over...
Jan 30, 2019 | Opinion, Sports & Recreation
by Benjamin Herrold For 38 of the 40 minutes of game time Saturday night, Missouri looked like it was going to land its biggest win of the season, playing against No. 25 LSU at home. Then came two minutes the Tigers won’t soon forget, as well as an overtime no one saw...
Jan 30, 2019 | Sports & Recreation
Gallatin varsity wrestlers served notice early and often that the “rock” would not be leaving the GHS gym at the conclusion of Saturday’s Grand River Conference Wrestling Tournament. With a school record 8 individual champions and 11 medalists overall, the Bulldogs...
Jan 30, 2019 | Community News
Central Methodist University has announced its dean’s list for the fall 2018 semester, which names the following area students: Jesse Bird from Gallatin, a business major who studies at CMU’s main campus in Fayette; Kayce Terhune from Gallatin, a business major who...
