May 19, 2021 | Legislation, Opinion
America’s police officers deserve our respect and admiration. Every day, law enforcement professionals lace up their boots and don the badge knowing this day could be their last. They know that just one call gone wrong or one split second of decision during a traffic...
May 19, 2021 | Legislation, Opinion
The 2021 legislative session is now in the history books. The 19 weeks that make up the regular session each year seem to fly by more quickly as each year goes by. By the same token, the issues lawmakers tackle can also seem to be more complex with each year. First...
May 19, 2021 | School News
The Tri-County R-7 School Board will seek proposals to remodel the old gymnasium. Proposed improvements include a ceiling replacement, insulation, lights and electrical, painting, and removal of abandoned pipes. The board met in regular session May 10 in the old gym....
May 19, 2021 | Courthouse News, Law Enforcement
5/11/21 7:43 pm – Altamont follow-up investigation. 10:19 pm – Winston medical emergency. Kenneth Waln, 48, Winston, was arrested and taken to Daviess DeKalb County Regional Jail (DDCRJ) for a probation violation on original charges of third degree assault and...
May 19, 2021 | School News
The Daviess County Library is presenting a summer reading program for kids on Fridays in Winston and Altamont from May 22 to August 14. There will be free lunch, activities and one-hour hot spot. Activities are planned from 11 a.m. to noon at the Winston Park and from...
May 19, 2021 | Obituaries
Stephen K. Helms, 67, passed away May 14, 2021, in Abilene, KS, with his family by his side. He was born April 1, 1954, in Weatherby to Covel and Frances (Cummings) Helms. Steve was a superintendent for Clarkson Construction until his retirement. He was a 1972...
May 19, 2021 | Obituaries
Jimmy Dean Tague, 89, of Gallatin, MO, passed away Sunday night, May 16, 2021, at his home. Jimmy was born on Oct. 29, 1931, the son of Fred Goldsmith and Francis (Groves) Tague on the Tague family farm, south of Gallatin. He attended school at Hickory Grove Country...
May 19, 2021 | Obituaries
Larry Tracy, 71, Trenton, passed away May 14, 2021, at Cox South Hospital in Springfield. A visitation is scheduled from 1-2 p.m., Saturday May 29, 2021 at Resthaven Mortuary of Trenton with inurnment at a later time in Martin Cemetery north of Trenton. Memorial...
May 19, 2021 | Obituaries
Sara, “Betty” Brewer passed away May 14, 2021. She was born on Dec. 8, 1933, to Othel and Erma Layson Dixson of Jamesport. After marrying the love of her life Jack Elvin Brewer, they moved to Chillicothe. He preceded her in death. Tending her flowers, attending church...
May 19, 2021 | Obituaries
Sandra “Sandy” Harris was born on May 18, 1951, the daughter of Doral (Witis) and Frances Wynne in Jameson. She died May 16, 2021, at the age of 69 years surrounded by her loving family. Sandy attended school in Jameson and on Feb. 14, 1971, she married Kenny Harris....
May 19, 2021 | Obituaries
Don R. Kennedy, of Turney, passed away May 14, 2021. Don was born January 8, 1951, to Earl and Frances L. (McCrary) Kennedy in Cameron. Don was a graduate of Penny High School in Hamilton. He married Karen J. Mosel June 5, 1971. She survives the home. Don was a truck...
May 19, 2021 | City/Local Government
The Jamesport city clerk reported that nuisance letters are being issued in an effort to begin spring cleanup. The report was made during the public meeting of the Jamesport City Council held May 10 at city hall. Superintendent Trent Brewer advised that the first...
May 19, 2021 | Community News, School News
Graduates of Jamesport Tri-County R-7 School will gather for the annual alumni banquet on Saturday, May 29 at the A.V. Spillman Event Center. The event will start at 6:30 p.m. Last year’s banquet was cencelled, due to COVID. This year the classes that would have been...
May 19, 2021 | Community News
The staff of the North Missourian greeted Henry Cox with some pizzazz last Wednesday when he came to pick up his newspaper. There were party horns and decorations to celebrate his 95 years (59 according to Henry) and he consented to this silly picture. Henry has...
May 19, 2021 | City/Local Government
The Gallatin Board of Aldermen approved an ordinance authorizing the City of Gallatin to enter into an engineering service agreement with All State Consultants LLC for the Wastewater Collections System Evaluation Facility Plan at their May 10 regular public meeting....
May 19, 2021 | Courthouse News
On May 13 in Daviess County Circuit Court, Judge Roger Prokes issued an order for renewal of a judgment on an injunction entered July 22, 2010, against Daniel Fallis Froman. The judgment involves environmental violations by the Gallatin Sale Barn while under the...
May 19, 2021 | Clubs & Organizations, Community News
Graham Somerville Foley, son of Ed and Cindy Foley of Tonganoxie, KS, has recently earned Scouting’s highest rank of Eagle Scout. Graham’s project was to improve the sound acoustics in the Tonganoxie Middle School’s choir room. He presented before the school board...
May 19, 2021 | Courthouse News, Law Enforcement
Jared E. Read, 22, Coffey, faces felony charges of endangering welfare of a child first degree, no sexual contact, and abuse or neglect of a child, no sexual contact, after two separate incidents in which a one-year-old was injured. In both instances, the toddler was...
May 19, 2021 | Courthouse News
County Commission Daren Campbell, Allstate Consultants, spoke to the commission by phone regarding the $400,000 bridge on 232nd Street in Harrison Township that Caldwell County would like to donate to Daviess County in exchange for mitigation points toward their...
May 19, 2021 | Community News, Social Scene
Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Brammer of Gallatin are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Ms. Breanne Brammer of Salisbury. Ms. Brammer is engaged to Mr. Jordan Harmon of Brunswick. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Harmon of Brunswick. Ms. Brammer, 28, is...
