Congressman, state representatives speak at Republican barbecue

OWENSVILLE — The Gasconade County Republican Central Committee, the local group supporting the Republican party, held their fall meeting over the weekend. Three area politicians, all of whom are up …

School board receives evaluation of A+ program

OWENSVILLE — Gasconade County R-2 school board received feedback at their meeting on Oct. 19 suggesting areas for improvement in regard to the implementation of the A+ program. They also accepted …

Anti-drug summit speaks to area teens

OWENSVILLE — Seventh-graders from Gasconade County filled the auditorium at the First Baptist Church in Owensville on Oct. 21 for the county’s first annual CRUSH Teen Drug Summit. The event was …

Judge urges commission to hire more deputies, extend prosecutor full-time

HERMANN – The presiding judge of the 20th Circuit Thursday morning urged the Gasconade County Commission to consider hiring more deputies and making the prosecuting attorney a full-time position as …

Owensville’s Varsity boys, junior varsity boys and middle school girls celebrated Four Rivers Conference (FRC) titles in cross country last Tuesday at Loutre Shore Country Club north of Hermann with team photos during the presentation of awards upon the conclusion of the meet.

R-2 harriers claim three team titles, 19 earn All-FRC accolades

HERMANN — Winning four team titles the week before during the Owensville Invitational Cross Country meet, Matt Candrl’s Owensville Middle School (OMS) and Owensville High School (OHS) Cross …

XC - Hermann XC at Hermann

XC - Owensville MS and V Boys XC Teams at Hermann

XC - Owensville V Girls and JV Boys XC Teams at Hermann

Volleyball - Hermann vs Fatima Girls

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Bax emphasizes schools, rural healthcare, voter accountability in District 61 race against Sassmann

OSAGE COUNTY — Democrat Stacy Bax says her campaign for Missouri House District 61 is built around conversations with people facing many of the same challenges as her own family. Bax, who …

Breakdown of Amendment 7

MARIES COUNTY — Included on Missouri’s ballot in November is a proposed amendment to the state constitution that would create a permanent endowment fund. The “Show-Me Prosperity Fund” could …

Prop. A to change congressional district lines

MARIES COUNTY — Missourians will determine Nov. 3 whether to adopt the new congressional district lines map for the 2028 and 2030 elections. A yes vote on Proposition A would change the …

Amendment 6 limits lawmakers’ ability to change voter-approved measures

MARIES COUNTY — Amendment 6 limits lawmakers’ ability to change voter-approved measures Missouri voters will decide Nov. 3 whether to strengthen protections for citizen-led ballot measures …

Obituaries

Robert Blaue 1947-2026

Robert Dale “Bob” Blaue, 78, Gerald passed away Thursday, Oct. 22. A Memorial Gathering will be held from 4 until 8 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 29, at Gottenstroeter Funeral Home in …

Stephanie Curtis 1974-2026

Stephanie Lavern Curtis, 51, Owensville, passed away peacefully on Oct. 15, 2026, surrounded by her loved ones. She was born Nov. 21, 1974, to Charles and Renee Curtis in Michigan. She grew …

Kyla Mundwiller 1963-2026

Kyla Beata Mundwiller, 63, Hermann, passed away Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026 at her home. She was born on Feb. 4, 1963, to the late Jon and Georgette (Henry) Vickstrom in Alexandria, Minn. She …

Dutchmen reclaim Gasconade County Bowl trophy, 43-28

HERMANN — Snapping a 28-game losing streak dating back to 2023 after their 26-12 win over St. James last week, Randy Crowe’s Owensville Dutchmen football team looked to snap …

R-2 harriers claim four team titles, 17 medals on home course

While temperatures were in the upper 80’s last Tuesday during the Owensville Invitational Cross Country meet, the action on the course was equally as hot for the orange and black. …

Dutchmen snap 28-game losing streak with 26-12 victory over St. James

Owensville’s nearly three-year long wait for the win column came to an end Friday night. Behind the arm and legs of Owensville Dutchmen senior quarterback Chase Crosby, Randy …

Owensville harriers leave Hermann with two team titles, 15 medals

HERMANN — Once all four races were in the books from the Hermann Invitational Cross Country meet last Tuesday night at Loutre Shore Country Club, Matt Candrl’s Owensville Middle …

Dutchmen football drops 66-21 decision at Pacific

PACIFIC — Still looking for their first win of the season, Randy Crowe’s Owensville Dutchmen ventured into Franklin County Friday night to face the Pacific Indians who also entered …

Holtmeyer, Dutchmen harriers set new OHS cross country school records

Heading south into Arkansas for the Chile Pepper Cross Country Festival over the weekend, Matt Candrl’s Owensville High School (OHS) Dutchmen cross country squad looked to add to their list of …

Softball Dutchgirls score senior-night shutout

Hosting St. James’ Lady Tigers last Tuesday night for senior night, Hannah Koppelmann’s Owensville Dutchgirl softball team looked to snap a four-game losing streak closing out the September …

Will'ful Thinking

Top 30 or bust

With softball and volleyball district tournaments already in the history books, this weekend will mark time for area cross country schools to hold their annual district meets. Numerous area …

Winning weekend

This past weekend on the football field, it was a winning one in Hermann and Owensville for the first time in nearly three years. Hermann’s Bearcats made it a happy homecoming with a 33-12 …

Win or go home

Over the next two weeks, it will be win or go home for area volleyball and softball teams. Hannah Koppelmann’s Owensville Dutchgirl softball team is scheduled to begin play in the Missouri …