Dec 31, 2019 | Opinion
by Darryl Wilkinson There are a couple of Christmas traditions in the Wilkinson household that might strike you as a bit weird. First, we don’t use decorative paper to wrap most of our presents. When you buy paper each month by the truckload, it seems stupid to go to...
Dec 31, 2019 | Historic Archives, Human Interest
“Where did it come from? How did it end up in the Kulis Building? Who did it belong to?” These are questions that intrigue Jan Stout, about a barn loom recently discovered in a lean-to behind the Kulis building, located next to Courter Theater. In the...
Dec 30, 2019 | Obituaries
Funeral service for Kenneth Teel was held Dec. 31 at the Roberson-Polley Chapel, Albany, with burial in the McFall Cemetery. Memorial contributions: McFall Cemetery in care of the Roberson-Polley Chapel, 403 N. Hundley, Albany, MO, 64402. Kenneth (Kenny) Teel, 81, St....
Dec 30, 2019 | Obituaries
A memorial service for Donnie Swartz was held Dec. 31, 2019, at the Winston Baptist Church. Arrangements were by Poland Thompson Funeral Home. Donnie Lee Swartz, 71, Winston, died Dec. 27, 2019. Donnie was born Dec. 4, 1948, in King City to Robert and Naomi (Hefley)...
Dec 30, 2019 | Obituaries
Memorial service for Milburn Stooksburg was held Dec. 30 at Roberson Funeral Home, Bethany. Inurnment followed in the Old Brick Cemetery, Albany. Memorials may be made in lieu of flowers to the Milburn “Lucky” Stooksbury memorial fund to help with funeral expenses....
Dec 30, 2019 | Obituaries
Lee Decker Cole Raymond-Morgan, 17, Kidder, passed away on Dec. 21, 2019, in Hamilton. Decker was born on March 11, 2002, in Omaha, NE. He was a senior at Penney High School, Hamilton. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Far West Ward....
Dec 30, 2019 | Obituaries
Graveside services and burial for Robert Eads will be held at a later date at Prairie Valley Cemetery in Gallatin. Arrangements are under the care and direction of Stith Funeral Home, Gallatin. Robert D. Eads, 83, Independence, died Dec. 18, 2019, at his home in...
Dec 26, 2019 | Obituaries
Edwin “Ed” Neal Tatum, 73, of Platte City, passed away Saturday, Dec. 21, 2019, at New Mark Care Center, Kansas City. He was born in Atlanta, TX, on Dec. 20, 1946 the son of Merlin and Alice (Buvens) Tatum. He graduated from De Queen Arkansas High School in 1965. Ed...
Dec 26, 2019 | Obituaries
Phillip Alan “Phil” Tate, 73, lifelong resident of Gallatin, passed away peacefully Sunday morning, Dec. 22, 2019 in his home. Phil was born on March 21, 1946 to Hubert L. and Patricia M. (Drummond) Tate in St. Joseph. He graduated from Gallatin High School in 1964,...
Dec 26, 2019 | Obituaries
Harriet Louise Leopard, age 90, of Gallatin, passed from this life on Monday afternoon, Dec. 23, 2019 at Daviess County Nursing and Rehab in Gallatin. She was born on Oct. 24, 1929 the daughter of Harry E. and Jessie A. (Thompson) Noll. Harriet was born on a farm one...
Dec 24, 2019 | Sports & Recreation
12/20-12/21/1 Wrestler Wt. Record Place Brantley Burns 106 5-3 19th Andon Allen 113 6-2 4th Ross Critten 120 7-1 2nd Keegan Allen 126 6-2 4th Reggie Arnold 132 5-3 19th Draven Wright 138 6-3 8th Draygan Schweizer 145 6-3 10th Rodell Sperry 152 7-2 7th Jagger Gray 160...
Dec 24, 2019 | School News
The Pattonsburg school board reviewed responses to a survey that was given to employees. Some areas of discussion were MAP recognition night, PTA forming, and professional development ideas. Superintendent Scott Ireland reported during the Dec. 16 meeting, that the...
Dec 24, 2019 | School News
KC Wolf paid a visit to North Daviess R-3 on Dec. 11. KC talked to the students about A. Attitude B. Behavior and C. Character. He told stories, showed a video, and answered questions. At the end of his program he asked for a volunteer to dress up as KC Wolf....
Dec 24, 2019 | Opinion, Sports & Recreation
By Benjamin Herrold It’s another year of Braggin’ Rights for the Missouri Tigers. Missouri churned out a 63-56 win over Illinois in a defense-dominated Braggin’ Rights game, the two schools’ annual December matchup in St. Louis. The victory made it back-to-back wins...
Dec 24, 2019 | School News
Superintendent Daniel Street reported on facility updates at North Daviess, including gravel delivered for the parking lot over Thanksgiving break. During the board meeting held Dec. 16, the R-3 Board approved to offer a contract to Catherine Granell for Title 1,...
Dec 24, 2019 | School News
North Daviess students have been busy with their reading program, DEAR (Drop Everything and Read). It has been a huge success for the 2019-2020 school year, with students finding many places to get their time to Drop Everything and Read. The Daviess County Library is...
Dec 24, 2019 | School News
Homecoming week was celebrated at Winston R-6 with dress up days every day and a volleyball tournament and pep assembly. Homecoming Royalty candidates are pictured at right. The auditor’s report for fiscal year 2018-19 from Jeremy Clevenger, CPA, showing the district...
Dec 24, 2019 | Sports & Recreation
Gallatin’s Middle School girls defeated East Buchanan, 21-15, on Dec. 14 to capture the championship of the Hamilton Middle School Tournament. The Lady Bulldogs also defeated Hamilton, 29-17, in the opening round on Friday. Leading the way for Gallatin in Saturday’s...
Dec 24, 2019 | Sports & Recreation
Gallatin’s girls and boys failed to solve the Princeton Tigers last Friday night, absorbing road losses in Grand River Conference East action in Princeton. The Lady Tigers cancelled out an early 8-4 Lady Bulldog lead with a 34-0 run that powered the Lady Tigers to a...
Dec 24, 2019 | Law Enforcement
12/17/19 9 am – Court in session. 11:25 am – Jameson assisting medical. 12/18/19 1:06 pm – Jamesport investigation. 3:15 pm – Domestic investigation on State Highway CC. 12/19/19 9 am – Court in session. 1:24 pm – Jameson domestic investigation. 2:07 pm – Altamont...
