Nov 25, 2020 | Agriculture, Community News
The University of Missouri Extension will be hosting a free meeting for cattle producers on Dec. 8 from 6-8 p.m. The meeting will be held online via Zoom with small viewing locations available for those who wish to attend in person. Scheduled speakers include Dr. Eric...
Nov 25, 2020 | Community News
Missouri Assistive Technology’s Show Me Loans program supports individuals with disabilities that need to get assistive technology to do their work. Using assistive technology at work, can help with hearing, increasing vision, use of a computer, to read materials and...
Nov 25, 2020 | Community News
As research and development of multiple COVID-19 vaccines continue to show promising safety and effectiveness findings, Governor Mike Parson today announced the launch of a new vaccine website for Missouri residents. MOStopsCOVID.com provides Missourians with...
Nov 25, 2020 | Community News
Daviess County Nursing and Rehab in Gallatin invites the community to remember their residents with love this holiday season. Call 660.663.2157 if you would like to adopt a resident or two. The staff has a wish list with sizes and preferences for each of the...
Nov 25, 2020 | School News
The Trenton R-9 School District made the decision to start its Thanksgiving break two days early and dismissed classes on Monday instead of Wednesday as had previously been scheduled. A large number of students and staff tested COVID-19 positive and/or were...
Nov 25, 2020 | Clubs & Organizations, Community News, School News
Veterans of Foreign Wars Frank Frazier Post 2172 announced its local winners of the annual Voice of Democracy essay contest. Betty Rogers, a ninth grader, received first place and was awarded $60. Betty won the middle school Patriot Pen contest last year. This...
Nov 25, 2020 | Community News, School News
The new Missouri Department of Health quarantine guidelines were discussed during the meeting of the Winston Board of Education held Nov. 17. The guidelines allow close contacts in the school setting to remain in school if the school district has a mask mandate in...
Nov 25, 2020 | Community News, School News
On Nov. 18, Bright Futures Gallatin reported that 33 students still needed to be adopted for Christmas. Two days later, on Nov. 20, Bright Futures reported that the Christmas adoptions and holiday meal program were completely funded. Sixty-nine Gallatin students were...
Nov 25, 2020 | Community News
Pattonsburg Fire & Rescue Protection District is a distributing organization for the Missouri Department of Conservation Share the Harvest program again this year. Ground venison (deer meat) is ready for pickup if anyone is interested. Due to COVID you will need...
Nov 25, 2020 | Community News
OATS Transit is open for regular transportation service; however, face masks are required on the bus due to COVID-19. Please call the OATS Transit office at 816-279-3131 or 800-831-9219 to schedule a ride or find out about service in your area. OATS Transit is...
Nov 25, 2020 | Community News
The Active Aging Resource Center is proud to announce that it will be participating in the 2020 Subaru Share the Love Event as a member of Meals on Wheels America – one of four national Share the Love charitable partners supported through the campaign. From Nov. 19...
Nov 25, 2020 | Community News, Sports & Recreation
One outdoor activity — eagle spotting — requires only watchful eyes. Though a pair of binoculars or a spotting scope can come in handy, too. The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) offers tips for families seeking eagles, an activity that is doable...
Nov 24, 2020 | Higher Education, School News, Sports & Recreation
Continuing a family tradition of sports and learning at William Jewell College in Liberty, Gallatin R-5 senior Maddison Michael has signed a letter of intent to join the inaugural WJC women’s wrestling program next season. Last summer WJC announced reinstatement...
Nov 24, 2020 | Clubs & Organizations, Community News
The Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Missouri is holding the “Ugly Sweater Hustle” to support the more than 16,900 Special Olympians in Missouri. Register today and then walk, run, or roll anytime between Dec. 7-12, all while wearing your...
Nov 24, 2020 | Obituaries
Richard Allen Asher, 68, Hamilton, died Nov. 18, 2020. Rick was born Dec. 21, 1951, to Paul and Helen (Miles) Asher. Rick was a graduate of Cameron High School. He drove a truck for Cameron Coop for 20 years, then worked for the street department for the city of...
