Aug 23, 2017 | Community News, Human Interest
Eclipses, like parenthesis, have enclosed both ends of Mary McMahon’s life — once when she was an infant and now again as a centurion. Mary McMahon, 100, was around for the total solar eclipse in June 1918. The 1918 total solar eclipse occurred on June 8, during...
Aug 9, 2017 | Human Interest
This unfortunate owl picked the wrong spot to land sometime last Wednesday evening or early Thursday morning. The “unwise” bird came into contact with a pair of electrical wires atop a pole on Vista Avenue, just off of Route CC, south and west of Gallatin, and...
Aug 2, 2017 | Community News, Human Interest
Shadows will deepen, the sky will darken, the wind will grow still, and all nature will hold its breath—the total eclipse of the sun is said to be a beautiful and emotional spectral event that creates lifetime memories. Some people think it’s fascinating, some...
Jul 26, 2017 | Human Interest, Sports & Recreation
Two years removed from a Fourth of July fireworks accident, Jacob Boyd is enjoying college life and excelling in athletics at Benedictine College in Atchison, Ks. Boyd, a 2015 Gallatin R-5 graduate, who lost sight in one eye during the 2015 July holiday, hasn’t missed...
Jul 26, 2017 | Church News, Community News, Human Interest
Worth the Wait, a paperback book written by Corey and Ivonne Norman of Gallatin is now available to purchase. Their love story really all started about 10 years before the young couple even laid eyes on one another. “When I was still in the Philippines I had...
Jul 26, 2017 | City/Local Government, Historic Archives, Human Interest
City Administrator Tony Stonecypher presented Mayor Ballew a framed copy of a historic letter written by Albert Gallatin to J.D. Garesche, Esq., which was donated to the City of Gallatin by the Friendship Hill Association of New Geneva, Penn. The letter, presented...
Jun 21, 2017 | Human Interest
This headstone, found by Maddison Michael, 14-year-old daughter of Doug and Angel Michael of Gallatin, is most likely a nameplate off of the flat top of a marble mausoleum. Maddison found it in the creek near Lilac and 280th Street earlier this month. H.A. Roberson of...
Jun 7, 2017 | Human Interest, Military/Veterans
Air Force Brig. Gen. Jim Sears, who commanded the 455th Air Expeditionary Wing (AEW) at Bagram Airfield in Afghanistan for the last 12 months, returned home to the United States on June 4. The Gallatin Class of 1987 graduate took a military flight to Qatar, located...
Apr 10, 2017 | City/Local Government, Community News, Healthcare, Higher Education, Human Interest, Regional News
The Daviess County Health Department had a fantastic turnout this year for Public Health Week April 3-9, performing 119 labs on Monday, and 117 labs on Tuesday, according to Administrator Cheryl Alexander. National Public Health Week is celebrated every year the first...
Apr 3, 2017 | Announcements, Community News, Human Interest, Regional News, Social Scene
Jim and Sara Ishmael are celebrating their 45th wedding anniversary on April 8. The family, including sons Jason and Aaron Ishmael and mother Shirley Henderson, invite you to join the celebration by sending cards to 29679 Street, Highway V, Gallatin, Mo., 64640.
Apr 3, 2017 | Announcements, Clubs & Organizations, Community News, Human Interest, Military/Veterans, Regional News
VFW District One will hold a meeting on Saturday, April 8, beginning at 11 a.m. at VFW Post #2176 in Bethany. New officers will take the oath of office. A memorial service for deceased members will be observed. The joint meeting will begin at 11 a.m. The regular...
Apr 3, 2017 | Community News, Human Interest
Daviess County Library is pleased to announce the three winners of the Adult Winter Reading Program prizes. The winners are prizes are — Nancy Caldwell for an “Indulgence” bag, containing items donated from local Jamesport businesses; David O’Dell for a “Movie...
Mar 31, 2017 | Headline News, Human Interest
Baby Kitty, the cat, has been missing for about two weeks from 701 West Grand. He just all of a sudden disappeared. Baby is a “door knocker”…that is, he will scratch on your door and invite himself in if he knows you. Baby is a big cat and a long cat. He...
Mar 30, 2017 | Community News, Human Interest, Regional News
Mary McMahon, formerly of Gallatin, celebrates her 100th birthday, April 14. Her children, Kathleen, Casey, Eileen, Joan and Lloyd, invite you to attend her birthday celebration, Saturday, April 15, from 2-4 p.m., program at 3 p.m. at Eckard’s Community Room, Bethany....
Mar 24, 2017 | Community News, Human Interest
Daniel Billings, 16, of Gallatin received first place in Best of Show for this painting of a drake wood duck during judging for the Missouri Federal Junior Duck Stamp Contest. The event took place recently at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Big Muddy Contact...
Mar 22, 2017 | Community News, Entertainment, Human Interest, School News
The Gallatin School Play Murder at the Malt Shop will be held at 7 p.m. on Friday, March 24, and at 1 p.m. on Saturday, March 25, at the Courter Theater in Gallatin. Tickets are $5 at the door. “We really appreciate the Gallatin Theatre League for the use of the...
Mar 17, 2017 | Announcements, Community News, Healthcare, Human Interest
Access II Independent Living Center is preparing for several summer events. First up, Rep. J Eggleston will be at Access II at 101 Industrial Parkway in Gallatin at 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 22. Access II will discuss disability issues and proposed cuts to the...
Mar 15, 2017 | Historic Archives, Human Interest
March 14, 2007 Shelly Renee Taul, daughter of Alan and Cathy Maddox of Gallatin and Donald Taul of Jamesport, graduated with honors Magna Cum Laude, Dec. 16, 2006, from Missouri Western State University with a bachelor’s degree in nursing. Gallatin R-5 freshman Levi...
Mar 8, 2017 | Church News, Community News, Human Interest
Gallatin and Jamesport Methodist Churches are gathering resources and support to be able to go on a mission trip and minister to the people of Nicaragua during May. Each trip costs between $1,400-$1,500 and the group is hoping to raise a total of $5-$6,000 before...
Mar 8, 2017 | Headline News, Healthcare, Human Interest
On Feb. 28, 2017, 71 Silver Haired Legislature (SHL) delegates from all over Missouri met at the Capitol in Jefferson City, for a regular meeting of the Board of Directors and to personally deliver their message to their respective Legislators. Delegates highlighted...
