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 …
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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 …
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 …
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
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 …
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 …
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 …
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Yes or No

The November election is fast approaching. The Abortion issue is again on the ballot along with child sex change operations in the form of Amendment 3. Every born again Christian should definitely be …

A modern day Hitler

Dear Editor: I’m a veteran and believe strongly in our nation. Until our current president there wasn’t any voter fraud crisis for 250 years! And even though he claims to not take a salary, …

Nov. 3 election preview for Missouri ballot measures

Yes on Amendment 8 - Moves Sheriff duties from statute to constitution Restores constitutional sheriff (currently in statutes) Sheriff is based on Wild West Marshalls. Removes ability …

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