Schools find a silver lining, step up and work it out

Mar 25, 2020 | School News

The coming days, weeks, and possibly even months are going to present new challenges for schools, businesses, and the community as the Coronavirus runs its course. So far, most are responding to this unique challenge in surprisingly positive ways. “I have been...

Teacher contracts renewed at North Daviess

Mar 25, 2020 | School News

Tenured teachers were retained and contracts for non-tenured teachers were renewed during the March meeting of the North Daviess R-3 School Board. The 2020-21 teacher salary schedule was adopted. R-3 will continue with Missouri Educators Unified Health Plan for health...

Tri-County School Board of Education

Mar 25, 2020 | Headline News

Feb 10 Meeting • The board offered Pamela Cox a part-time principal a contract for 2020-2022 at a salary of $31,650. They also offered Principal Wade Hall a contract at $56,500. • Under old business, the board adopted a calendar for the 2020-2021 school year. • The...

The end of Marvelous Missouri!

Mar 25, 2020 | Community News, School News

Now that the 8-part Marvelous Missouri story series has concluded, here are some comments from Daviess County teachers who participated in the project: From Jackie Reed, Pattonsburg R-2 Third Grade Teacher: Thank you so much for giving us the opportunity to read your...

Jeff Bowland to be honored by MBCA

Mar 25, 2020 | Sports & Recreation

Pattonsburg R-2 Athletic Director Lee Warford has learned that former PHS coach Jeff Bowland will be inducted, posthumously, into the 2020 class of the Missouri Basketball Coaches Hall of Fame. Bowland, who passed away in 2013, served as a teacher, coach, bus driver...

Meals for the whole week delivered on Mondays

Mar 25, 2020 | Community News

Due to the situation with the COVID-19 virus, Meals on Wheels at the Active Aging Resource Center in Gallatin will be delivered once a week until further notice. The Resource Center will provide meals for the whole week but deliver only on Mondays. Adult in-dining...

To a new granddaughter

Mar 25, 2020 | Opinion

by Darryl Wilkinson Dear Claire, You don’t know me (yet). When you were born, I was the old guy who sat in the back of the room but who still very much enjoyed the family’s excitement as each took turns holding you for the very first time. That was at the hospital a...

Kindness our weapon, doing our part

Mar 25, 2020 | Opinion

By State Sen. Dave Hegeman There are a lot of advantages to living in rural Missouri. Fortunately, for the most part, many of the stresses that affect people who live in more populated areas are completely unknown to us. However, I believe this has changed, and in an...

An update on COVID-19 in Missouri

Mar 25, 2020 | Opinion

Note: This information was distributed on Sunday, March 22 By Congressman Sam Graves This past week, we saw our first deaths in Missouri due to the novel coronavirus, or COVID-19. While this has been a trying time for all of us, my thoughts and prayers go out to the...

What Can He Do with Me?

Mar 25, 2020 | Opinion

By Pastor Steve Ellison Dying from COVID-19 is not the greatest tragedy. Dying apart from Christ is the greatest tragedy. Does God have your attention yet? The life of Hosea illustrates the longsuffering, pursuing love that God has for His people in spite of our...

Spring break

Mar 25, 2020 | Opinion

By State Rep. J. Eggelston Each session, the legislature takes a week off around Easter for a spring break. This year’s break is scheduled for March 23-27. Before we left, we wanted to handle any budget issues required to keep the state on a good financial footing for...

Digging for oil?

Mar 25, 2020 | Community News

Margaret Meseberg of Jameson recently wrote to reminisce on childhood memories, including oil well speculation in the area. Researching our archive, this account (which would have taken place before Margaret was born) was published in the March 20, 1919, edition of...

Altamont Post Office gets brand new flag

Mar 25, 2020 | Community News

Markay August, Regent of the Gallatin Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution, noticed the American Flag hadn’t been flying at the Altamont Post Office over the past few weeks. She talked with Luke Wilson and Courtney Bird, both Postal Service Employees at...

Gallatin school hires teachers, renews contracts

Mar 25, 2020 | Sports & Recreation

Teacher and staff positions were offered, and resignations accepted during a meeting of the Gallatin School Board held March 19. The board entered into executive session to discuss personnel. After returning to open session, the board approved the following to be...

Hamilton advances to Strongest Town Final Four

Mar 25, 2020 | Community News

Hamilton edged Athens, OH, to advance into the Final Four of competition in the Strongest Town competition. Strong Towns is a national media organization whose mission is to advocate for a model of development that allows America’s cities, towns and neighborhoods to...

Hamburger Casserole (comfort food)

Mar 25, 2020 | Community News

2 lbs. hamburger 1 medium onion (chopped) 2 cloves garlic, minced 4 medium potatoes, peeled and chopped 1 can Rotel tomatoes ½ cup milk 1 can vegetable soup 1 can cream of mushroom soup 2 Tbsp. chopped parsley Salt Pepper 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese 1 cup mozzarella...