Jul 6, 2016 | Human Interest
On June 19, Megan Lewis wrote that her two horses, Lady and Mo (short for Missouri) were staying with Mike and Bonnie Robinson at Eagle Mountain, Utah, while she takes a respite from riding. Ms. Lewis, 65, is the rider and writer behind “The Long Horse Ride”,...
Jun 29, 2016 | Community News, Historic Archives, Human Interest
Homemade pies of all kinds including—apple, cherry, gooseberry, and chocolate with real meringue — luscious vine-ripened dark red tomatoes, hamburgers, hot dogs, picnic fries and legendary tenderloins (more than 1,500 sold over the span of the two evening and one day...
Jun 24, 2016 | Human Interest, Sports & Recreation
Asking to hug your bat while you run around the bases because you “love it” seems like a legit request Sharing bats, helmets, and even water bottles is accepted practice People become coaches because of their love for the game, their love for their child, and/or...
Jun 20, 2016 | Human Interest
by Troy Lesan “An experience I would highly recommend,” Carl Carder commented after he and his wife Sherri went for a ride over Lake Viking on the RE/MAX hot air balloon on June 18. The Carders had won the balloon ride in a drawing at a fund-raiser for the Gallatin...
Jun 20, 2016 | Human Interest
MDC biologist says migrants increase feeder visits in spring and late summer The ruby-throated hummingbird with blurred wingbeats and the ability to hover in the air is a fascinating visitor to flower gardens and home bird feeders. But each summer they seem to...
Jun 20, 2016 | Human Interest
By Tom Uhlenbrock Missouri State Parks A highway landmark that once carried motorists on Historic Route 66 across the Meramec River in southwest St. Louis County may be reborn as a pedestrian walkway for hikers and bikers in Route 66 State Park. Bill Bryan, director...
Jun 16, 2016 | Human Interest
You don’t have to travel far to reach an outstanding memorial to one of the most legendary journalists in modern times. The Walter Cronkite Memorial offers a multitude of insights about a truly outstanding native son of St. Joseph, MO. The memorial is...
Jun 16, 2016 | Church News, Human Interest
The Gallatin Park Board is sponsoring a Patriotic Community Choir with plans for an interfaith performance taking place at 7:00 pm on July 3rd at the Methodist Church. Open rehearsals will be Sunday, June 19th and Sunday, June 26th at 7:00 pm at the Methodist Church....
Jun 15, 2016 | Human Interest
Congratulations to Colby Conn on breaking the state record by catching a 1-pound, 5-ounce white crappie with a trotline on Stockton Lake. The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) reports Colby Conn of Everton became the most recent record-breaking angler in...
Jun 10, 2016 | Healthcare, Human Interest
O’Rourke Wellness Center at Jamesport recently added a new massage system. HydroMassage is a fully customizable, user-friendly massage system that gives users a powerful, heated water massage in as little as 10 minutes. Users lay face-up and remain fully clothed and...
Jun 10, 2016 | Human Interest
Two Gallatin natives, Joyce and John Worrell, originally had their hunting clients stay in the back bedroom of their home located on N Highway west of Albany. But soon the guests were inviting friends and things were getting too crowded. “So my adventurous husband...
Jun 8, 2016 | Human Interest
Jesse James and the gang will ride again as Winston holds Jesse James Days July 15 and 16. Friday night, July 15: homemade ice cream social and gospel sing; food shack opens at 6 p.m.; music at 7 p.m. by Servants of the Most High; bag toss tournament at 7 p.m....
Jun 6, 2016 | Announcements, Human Interest
Final announcement of 2016 concert series The final concert of the 2016 Missouri State Fair Pepsi Grandstand series was announced today by Fair Director Mark Wolfe. Country artist Brett Eldredge will take the stage with opener Belles and Whistles on Friday, Aug. 12....
Jun 2, 2016 | Community News, Human Interest
VFW Post 2172 of Gallatin conducted annual Memorial Day remembrance ceremony at the Lyle Cemetery in Gallatin on May 30. Representatives from the VFW Post 2172 Ladies Auxiliary and local Boy Scout troops also participated in the events. Ceremonies involved the laying...
May 31, 2016 | Agriculture, Human Interest
By Tim Baker, MU Horticulture Specialist In my last column, I discussed the decision points in selecting a tomato variety for your home garden. Once you have made that important decision, you next need to select a site where they will thrive. As with most garden...
May 31, 2016 | Human Interest
Effects of Domestic Violence on Pregnancy Abuse is harmful not only to the woman being abused, but also to her baby, particularly if she takes blows to the abdomen. Such attacks can cause fetal fractures and cause injuries to or ruptures of the pregnant woman’s...
May 27, 2016 | Clubs & Organizations, Community News, Human Interest
The merging of the two buildings owned by the Gallatin Theatre League is underway. The two will be connected physically after an eight foot wide fire-proof door allows the left wing of the stage in the GLT building to be connected to the Kulis building. “Basically...
May 27, 2016 | Community News, Human Interest
The fourth annual “Sliced Bread Jam Bluegrass Festival” will be held Friday, Saturday & Sunday, June 17, 18, and 19 in Chillicothe, which is celebrated as “The Home of Sliced Bread”. The festival site is the Litton Agri Campus, 10780 LIV 235, 1 ½ miles west of the...
May 26, 2016 | Clubs & Organizations, Human Interest
Prairie Days June 24 and 25 at Dunn Ranch offers visitors a chance to explore prairie ecology and see bison, birds, butterflies and native wildflowers Free event celebrates grassland heritage with bison, birds and wildflowers Northwest Missouri’s grassland heritage...
May 26, 2016 | Clubs & Organizations, Human Interest
On Friday, June 10, 2016 the one-act play, “Map of My Kingdom” will be presented at no charge from 7-9 p.m. at the Gary Dickinson Performing Arts Center, Chillicothe High School, 2801 Hornet Drive, Chillicothe. The play was commissioned by Practical Farmers of Iowa to...
