Jul 31, 2019 | Law Enforcement
A jury trial for Sal Hernandez began July 30 in Daviess County Circuit Court and is scheduled to last four days. Over 120 potential jurors were called. Jury selection concluded around 4 p.m. Tuesday. The trial reconvenes on Wednesday morning. Hernandez is charged with...
Jul 31, 2019 | Agriculture, Community News
Governor Mike Parson announced July 30, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has agreed to the state’s request to provide federal assistance to local governments and nonprofits in 68 counties, including Daviess, recovering from flooding and severe storms...
Jul 31, 2019 | Law Enforcement
Mark Allyn Kortz, 51, Bethany, was found guilty of burglary in the second degree and stealing in a two-day jury trial which convened in Daviess County Circuit Court on July 25. The jury began deliberations at 2:02 p.m. on July 26 and returned the guilty verdicts at...
Jul 31, 2019 | Community News
The Kickin’ Cancer with Kindness committee invites everyone to its annual BBQ block party on Saturday, Sept. 28. The event raises funds for the purchase of gas cards to help cancer patients in Daviess County defray their cost of traveling to and from cancer...
Jul 31, 2019 | Agriculture, Community News
Daviess County Farm Bureau will hold its annual meeting at 6 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 2, at the Spillman Event Center, 308 South Broadway, Jamesport. Discussion will be held on the county’s 2019 resolutions to be presented at the statewide convention in December....
Jul 31, 2019 | Community News
Karen Reed is now carrying on the work which she and her late husband, Bill Reed, and a group of faithful volunteers began many years ago. “We never dreamed it would be this big,” she says. The Reeds have been the directors of the Gallatin Seventh-day...
Jul 31, 2019 | Community News
The sign above the Courter Theater is no more. The awning was taken off the theater building because the front of the building leaked and needed to be sealed, according to Amy McMahon, Gallatin Theater League (GTL) President. Tuck pointing will begin next week with...
Jul 31, 2019 | Community News, Law Enforcement
A cattle business deal gone bad has law officers in Northwest Missouri searching for the remains of two Wisconsin brothers reported missing since July 21. Authorities are now terming the search as a “long term death investigation.” The brothers are...
Jul 31, 2019 | Community News
Crowder State Park invites the public to meet in the the park’s campground amphitheater to participate in educational and hands-on programs from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 3. At 7:30 p.m., Steve Spencer, a Trenton resident known for providing interesting...
Jul 31, 2019 | Sports & Recreation
Heavy Metal Machine Pitch Team: left to right, front row: Brentley Hogan, Andrew Lawson, Zander Neely, Xander Story, Diesel Houser; middle row: Emery Lawinger, David Sutton, Vince Churchill, Brody Borges, James Ross, Cale Endicott; back row: Coach James Lawson, Coach...
Jul 31, 2019 | Sports & Recreation
Gunpowder and Lead 3rd & 4th Grade Softball: left to right, front row: Tenley Burke, Aaliyah Booker, Daycee Swalley, Emily Landis, Tenley Morrison; middle row: Tagen Eversole, Kathleen Ross, Adelyn Kanniainen, Lily Turner, Avery Chadwick; back row: Coach Penny...
Jul 31, 2019 | Sports & Recreation
The Trojanettes 18 and under teams finished in third place in the Freedom Festival. Team members are, front from left, Maddison Michael, Gallatin; Olivia Owen, Maysville; Stephanie Carroll, Platte City; MaKinna Rusell, Bedford; Carlie Grace, Savannah; back row, Emily...
Jul 31, 2019 | Sports & Recreation
Brody Bird, son of Sarah and Jesse Bird, and Jack Donovan, son of Jenny and Jack Donovan, all of Gallatin, came home with golf honors last week following the wrap up of the Northwest Missouri Junior Tournament series. Brody won four tour events in the 12-13 age group...
Jul 31, 2019 | Agriculture, School News
The Gallatin FFA Chapter received word this week that they were the recipients of a yearlong Living to Serve Grant. Living to Serve Grants provide an opportunity for FFA chapters to “seek funding to support various types of service projects through a competitive...
Jul 31, 2019 | Agriculture, School News
The Gallatin FFA Chapter will be participating in the Missouri FFA Food Insecurity Day, Tuesday, Aug. 13, at the Missouri State Fair. Gallatin FFA Chapter members will join 750 FFA members and agricultural leaders from around the state to spend the day packing more...
Jul 31, 2019 | Obituaries
Funeral services for Susan Youtsey were held July 29 at the Hamilton United Methodist Church. Arrangements were by Bram Funeral Home, Hamilton, with interment at Highland Cemetery, Hamilton. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the family. Susan...
Jul 31, 2019 | Courthouse News
County Commission James Lewis, bridge supervisor, updated the commission on ongoing work. His crew will be working in Harrison Township this week, weather permitting. Discussion was held regarding an easement in Union Township to relocate a portion of Saber Road in...
Jul 31, 2019 | Opinion
7-23-19 10:16 am – Funeral procession. 11:02 am – Multiple calls for a motorcycle accident at Altamont Junction. Injury reported. 2:45 pm – Deer vs. vehicle on K Highway just before Jump Road. No injury reported. 3:05 pm – Cows out on P Highway. Owner notified....
Jul 31, 2019 | Community News
Contractors from Capital Paving and Construction, working with the Missouri Department of Transportation, have completed a rehabilitation project on the Daviess County Route KK Bridge over Interstate 35. The Route KK bridge is now open to all traffic. The Route C...
Jul 31, 2019 | Community News
Printouts showing specs and prices of the computer and printer to be purchased for the village clerk were passed around during the meeting of the Winston Village Board of Trustees held July 8. The board approved the office supply purchases up to $500. The emergency...
