Apr 29, 2020 | Agriculture, Community News, School News
Hayden Thomas Jumps of Gallatin won the Missouri FFA Turf Grass Management Proficiency Award. Jumps, a junior at Gallatin R-5 High School, is the son of Rusten and Shelly Jumps. He is a member of the Gallatin FFA Chapter. His FFA advisor is Amy Holder. Jumps’...
Apr 29, 2020 | City/Local Government, Community News
The online survey results regarding the distance a marijuana dispensary can be located from a church, school, and daycare were announced at the meeting of the City of Gallatin held April 27. There were 68 total respondents from the online survey: 52 voted in favor of...
Apr 29, 2020 | Headline News
A total of 68 votes were cast in an opinion survey presented by Gallatin aldermen addressing the question: “Should the distance requirement of 1,000 feet (from a church, school or daycare center) be reduced to enable the establishment of a medical marijuana...
Apr 29, 2020 | Community News
Thirty-four years ago, at the age of 16, Rachael Brothers found herself pregnant. “The fear that came with my unplanned pregnancy and the desire for support in that journey was massive,” Brothers says. “I had family support, but I was young, and I...
Apr 29, 2020 | Community News
This giant morel was found by Justin Sims of Gallatin on April 26. Ameira Renne is shown admiring the giant mushroom. Photos were submitted by Ameira’s mother, Lindsey Renne.
Apr 29, 2020 | Community News, Sports & Recreation
Kaylen Sterneker, 13, Gallatin,daughter of John and Kerri Sterneker, shot her first turkey April 23 on their farm south of Gallatin. The turkey weighed 22 pounds, had 1-1/4-inch spurs, and was double bearded (8-inch and 10-inch).
Apr 29, 2020 | School News
On April 22, in conjunction with the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) awarded a total of $1,030,000 to 23 Missouri school districts, and one Missouri school bus transportation company to replace 52 older diesel school...
Apr 29, 2020 | Law Enforcement
Dennis Swearingin, 39, Altamont, was charged April 21 with burglary second degree, property damage first degree and stealing, in connection with a burglary located on 270th Street in rural Gallatin. The burglary occurred around April 15-16. He was also charged with a...
Apr 29, 2020 | Community News, Headline News, School News
Carli Beck was recently selected to be the 2020-21 FCCLA State Vice President of Membership, as announced by the FCCLA nominating committee. In January, Gallatin FCCLA member Carli Beck was selected to represent Region 2 as a state officer candidate. Officer selection...
Apr 29, 2020 | Community News
During the April 27 COVID-19 briefing, Governor Mike Parson announced the first phase of the “Show Me Strong Recovery Plan” outlining how Missouri will gradually begin to reopen economic and social activity on Monday, May 4. Governor Parson was joined by Missouri...
Apr 29, 2020 | Law Enforcement
4/21/20 Nothing to report. 4/22/20 7:17 pm – Kidder investigation. 9:56 pm – Jamesport investigation. 4/23/20 12:16 am – Lake Viking investigation. 11:36 am – Pattonsburg investigation. 4:23 pm – Jamesport investigation. 4/24/20 4:49 pm – Gallatin, assisting medical....
Apr 29, 2020 | City/Local Government, Community News
Macon Schweizer began her duties as deputy city clerk at Gallatin City Hall on March 23. Macon graduated from Gallatin High School in 1997 and has been a stay-at-home mother for the last 21 years. She decided she was “ready to get out of the house.” Macon...
Apr 29, 2020 | Community News
The following are some of the responses posted thus far in a survey on this newspaper’s website, as requested by the Gallatin Board of Aldermen, posing this question: “Should the distance requirement of 1,000 feet (from a church, school or daycare center) be reduced...
Apr 29, 2020 | Courthouse News
County Commission James Lewis, bridge supervisor, updated the commission on ongoing work. James advised that they were installing tubes in Colfax Township this week. They are also mowing in Jamesport and Lincoln townships this week. Discussion was held regarding...
Apr 29, 2020 | School News
The Winston R-6 School District Board approved the 2020-2021 school calendar during its meeting held April 20. Classes will begin on Aug. 25 and dismiss on May 21, following a four-day school week (Tuesday – Friday) format. There will be five Mondays throughout the...
Apr 29, 2020 | Sports & Recreation
by Dennis Cox Last week’s victory by the 1970-71 GHS team wrapped up the Final Four of the Gallatin North Missourian’s GHS Hoops Madness Guessing Game, and sets the stage for matchups of some outstanding teams in the semifinal round. The semifinals begin...
Apr 29, 2020 | Community News
As spring continues to advance across Missouri, so does a beautiful parade of native flowering trees and shrubs. While you may have already spotted some of the early-bloomers, such as serviceberry and redbud, there are still plenty more flowering trees to enjoy yet...
Apr 29, 2020 | School News
North Daviess R-3 School District Parents and students, Friday, May 1 will be the last day teachers will provide work for students. Students will have from May 1 to May 13 to finish and hand in work. Work will not be accepted after May 13. The school will be sending...
Apr 29, 2020 | Community News
People staying home because of the COVID-19 outbreak likely means more time in the kitchen. Now might be a perfect time to learn or review safe food handling practices aimed at keeping foodborne illnesses at bay, says University of Missouri Extension food safety...
Apr 29, 2020 | Community News
A new, smoother surface is coming to a portion of Interstate 35 in Harrison and Daviess counties. The Missouri Department of Transportation contracted with Emery Sapp & Sons, Inc. to resurface I-35 between U.S. Route 136 in Bethany and Route C near Pattonsburg...
