May 29, 2019 | Law Enforcement
Brandy Rhoades, 40, and Shane O’Dell, 41, were arrested May 25, each on two counts of child abuse, no sexual contact, B felony. The charges were filed on May 21, with accusations dating back to August 2018. Bond for Rhoades and O’Dell has been set at $50,000 cash...
May 29, 2019 | Community News
The Altamont Alumni banquet held out for 96 years, but this year it came to a close because of declining attendance and so many now deceased. The last meeting was held May 11. “We had lots of fun and we made lots of memories,” says Francie Toney. “We...
May 29, 2019 | Headline News
The Class of 1969 was the honored host class for the Gallatin Alumni Banquet held May 25. They are pictured, front from left, Cheryl Searcy Wemhoff of Lincoln, NE, Barbara Tague Jackson of San Jose, CA, Pam Albrecht Stamper of Kearney, Pam Tate Palmer of Glendale, AZ,...
May 29, 2019 | Community News, Law Enforcement
The Law Enforcement Torch Run® began 32 years ago in Kansas as a vision of Chief Richard LaMunyon, who wanted to give his officers an opportunity to participate in something positive. Today, the LETR is held in 50 states and 42 countries around the world. The event...
May 29, 2019 | School News
From the youngest elementary student to the longest tenured teacher and staff, everyone had fun last Thursday when the Gallatin R-5 faculty and staff took on the senior class in a game of basketball. The faculty team won handily, but everyone had a ball, so to speak....
May 29, 2019 | Community News
By Troy Lesan Reprinted from Lake Viking News ~ May 2019 Edition Earlier this year there was a general sense of excitement over the flock of American White Pelicans that stopped at Lake Viking on their migratory flight back north. There were posts and pictures on...
May 29, 2019 | Military/Veterans
Frank Frazier’s VFW Post 2172 held two Memorial Day services on May 27. The first was at the Lile Cemetery in Gallatin, and the second was at the Jamesport Cemetery. This annual ceremony involves the laying of wreaths and flowers, a three-volley rifle salute,...
May 29, 2019 | Community News
Andrew Michael graduated from College of the Ozarks on May 12, 2019. The 2015 Gallatin High School graduate completed his four-year degree in communication arts with an emphasis in video production. Throughout college Andrew has produced commercials that have been on...
May 29, 2019 | Obituaries
Funeral services for John Ford Jr. were held May 28, 2019, at Bram Funeral Home, Hamilton. Interment was at Wells of Joy Cemetery, southeast of Hamilton. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Wells of Joy Church, southeast of Hamilton, or Three Rivers...
May 29, 2019 | Obituaries
Funeral services for Mary Lou Banks will be held at the First Baptist Church, Breckenridge, at 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 1. A scheduled visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Friends may call at the Pitts Funeral Home, Breckenridge, on Friday, May 31,...
May 29, 2019 | Community News
Barron Gann, Gallatin Summer School Principal, has announced plans for summer school, which will run every day from June 3 to June 28, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Once again, Fridays will be field trip days. All students who have remained in good standing during the week will...
May 29, 2019 | Community News
Two recent high school graduates have been named the recipients of the first Douglas Harper Memorial Athletic Scholarship. Trenton High School graduate Salem Croy and Winston High School graduate Jacob Lewis were chosen from over 60 applicants for the scholarship...
May 29, 2019 | School News
Perfect Attendance: Liam Heldenbrand, Liam Leeper, Nathaniel Massey, Ella Peavler, and Jylee Leeper. Almost Perfect Attendance: (99% or higher attendance rate): Jaidynne Lane, Lillian Burton, Memphis Wells, Thomas Hogan, Andrew Lawson, Jayden Smith-Kley, Bennett...
May 29, 2019 | Courthouse News
County Commission James Lewis, bridge supervisor, met with the commissioners to update them on ongoing work. His crew will be working on replacing washed out culverts in Jackson and Harrison Townships, and other areas in the county this week. Discussion was held...
May 29, 2019 | Law Enforcement
5/21/19 3:16 pm – Pattonsburg, reference trespassing. 4:08 pm – Gallatin, assisting court supervision services. 8:36 pm – Winston, reference storms. 9:50 pm – Assisting stranded motorist on I-35. 5/22/19 Dennis Sheffield, 18, Trenton, was...
May 29, 2019 | Community News
Calendar of Events June 4: blood pressure & blood glucose checks 11-12; June 6: Game day from 4-7; June 11: OATS bus will bring your for lunch Menus June 3-7 Monday: Spaghetti & Meatballs, Lettuce Salad, Mixed Vegetables, Garlic Toast, Fruit Gelatin, Tuesday:...
May 29, 2019 | Community News
The following is a list of general highway maintenance and construction work the Missouri Department of Transportation has planned in Daviess County for the week of May 27 – June 2: Route KK – closed for bridge rehabilitation at the I-35 overpass through mid-July....
May 29, 2019 | Community News
Seven people died in traffic crashes over the 2019 Memorial Day weekend. During the counting period of 6 p.m., Friday, May 24, through 11:59 p.m., Monday, May 27, 2019, the Missouri State Highway Patrol investigated 298 traffic crashes with 106 injuries. Troopers made...
May 29, 2019 | Community News
Harold and Ellen Hiskett celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on May 28. They were married on that date in 1969 in Excelsior Springs. They have five children, Alex, Fred, Matt, Elaine and Aimee. They have lived in rural Gallatin for 46 years, since 1973.
May 29, 2019 | Community News
During the weekend of May 17-19, approximately 5,411 students will receive degrees during spring commencement ceremonies at the University of Missouri, including Bailey Burger, daughter of Mark and Shonna Morrison of Gallatin. Bailey graduated with a master’s in...
