Schulte wins primary for presiding commissioner

Hermann Republican Timothy Schulte’s lead for the presiding commissioner’s nomination on Gasconade County’s Primary ballot Tuesday was evident as early precincts were being …

Youth livestock sale proceeds set new record during 75th annual Gasconade County Fair

Another record year of livestock sales receipts are in the books as the 75th Gasconade County Fair’s signature event recognizing youth exhibitors was conducted Saturday in near perfect weather …

Scenic Regional Library Grand Opening in Hermann

An estimated 200 people attended the dedication ceremony held out front under extremely warm conditions. Presiding Gasconade County Commissioner Larry Miskel praised Steven Campbell, executive …

75th Gasconade County Fair opens this evening

The “Diamonds and Denim” 75th anniversary celebration of the Gasconade County Fair opens this evening at Owensville’s Memorial Park. An opening ceremony at 6 p.m. on Memorial Field, …

Payne leads state medal haul for OHS Track

JEFFERSON CITY — Leaving Jefferson City with plenty of state medals. That was the goal for Matt Candrl’s Owensville High School (OHS) track and field squads during the Missouri State …

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R-2 approves changes to COVID-19 safety plan with few alterations

The COVID-19 Safe Return and Continuity Plan was approved July 25 by the Gasconade County R-2 Board of Education. Superintendent Dr. Jeri Kay Hardy told members they would find the changes …

Board approves purchase of supplies for water line replacement on Sixth Street

Owensville’s Public Works director on Aug. 1 was granted approval by the Board of Aldermen to order $69,348 worth of supplies for a water line replacement project. Jeff Fahrenholtz told …

After 4 years of court action, settlement reached in opioid lawsuit brought by counties

Overshadowed by the coronavirus pandemic that forced many things to a halt in the past three years, the opioid crisis continued — and so did the lawsuit against opioid manufacturers and …

MSHP arrests 5 in county; 4 face DWI allegations

The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports making five arrests this past week in Gasconade County —four related to driving while intoxicated charges. At 1:18 a.m. July 31, Jeremiah P. …

Obituaries

Marcella Beneke

Marcella Maude Beneke, 77, Owensville, passed away Sunday, Aug. 7, 2022, at her residence. She was born Sept. 23, 1944, to Phillip and Deloris (Cason) Echols in Kansas City. She was united in …

Ruth Hoffman

Ruth Marie Hoffman, 94, Owensville, passed away Wednesday, Aug. 3, 2022, at Gasconade Manor in Owensville. She was born Aug. 8, 1927, to Henry and Anna (Sassmann) Boettcher in Woollam. She was …

Raymond Parmentier

Raymond J. Parmentier, 83, Beaufort, passed away Tuesday, July 26, 2022 at Mercy Hospital, Washington. He was born Feb. 22, 1939, the son of the late Edward and Agnes Cecelia (Arand) Parmentier in …

Sports

Loague, Grigaitis to continue baseball careers as East Central College Falcons

Staying with it. That is what former Owensville Dutchmen baseball players Gavin Loague and Dominic Grigaitis will look to do during the upcoming school year as members of the East …

Paige Loyd to trade OHS orange and black for ECC blue and white

Owensville Dutchgirl soccer fans will not have to travel far to see one of their former players continue her playing career. 2022 Owensville High School graduate Paige Loyd recently …

Kopp, Kohrmann to become Roadrunners

Kimberlyn (Borgmann) Davis will no longer be the most recent Owensville High School (OHS) athlete to continue their career at State Fair Community College (SFCC) in Sedalia. That is …

Kiera Finn to trade orange and black for Mineral Area College red and white

Seeing red yet again. That will be the case for 2022 Owensville High School graduate Kiera Finn. After spending her freshman year as a Lady Tiger in Belle, Finn will once again …

Breedlove to roar on the track at MSSU

Roar on to the collegiate track scene. That is what 2022 Owensville High School (OHS) graduate Jacob Breedlove will look to do during the upcoming school year for the Lions of …

Weirich, Zheng make three from OHS at William Woods

A trio of former Owensville High School (OHS) distance runners. That will be the case this fall for William Woods University’s (WWU) Cross Country and Track and Field programs with the …

Helmig to become a SBU Bearcat

Playing against the rival Hermann Bearcats over the last four years, former Owensville Dutchmen lineman Brent Helmig will continue his academic and athletic pursuits as a Bearcat at Southwest Baptist …

Will'ful Thinking

Honoring a legend

Last week, the baseball world lost arguably one of the best broadcasters and storytellers to ever sit behind a microphone. Serving as the voice of the Los Angeles Dodgers for 67 years, Vin Scully …

Practice

Come Monday, another season of Owensville High School fall sports will be underway with the first day of practice. Matt Candrl’s OHS Cross Country teams along with Jamie Ridenhour’s …

Future diamond Dutchgirls

Recapping the list of Owensville Athletic Association (OAA) t-ball and baseball teams last week, it’s time this week to give the softball teams their time in the spotlight. The Maries County …