Route A bridge project begins

Two 65-year-old bridges in need of replacement will require the closure of two roadways in Gasconade and Osage counties in the coming months, according to the Missouri Department of …

Owensville Senior Center prepares curbside meals during COVID-19 closure, facility renovation

OWENSVILLE — Owensville Senior Center recently underwent a remodel during the novel coronavirus COVID-19 closure, according to Sharon Nowack, center administrator and head cook, while …

New OHS graduation plan includes June 28 ceremony; limited family attendance possible for stadium event

Gasconade County R-2 officials changed the 2020 commencement date no less than four times in 24 hours since the May 18 meeting. The district is attempting to schedule the event outdoors with rainout …

Safety measures planned during June 2 voting

HERMANN — Gasconade County voters on June 2 might feel like they’re in a grocery store rather than a polling place, finding themselves separated from the election judges by a large piece …

Rademacher to continue throwing at UCM

Wednesday, May 20

Whatever it takes. That is something that now former Owensville Dutchgirl track and field athlete Mackenzie Rademacher has done to get herself to the next level. Garnering All-District honors …

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Alderman asks public works director about buying dog food

The Gerald Board of Aldermen held a special meeting Monday, May 18, in order to pay bills which weren’t presented at a meeting held the previous Thursday, May 14. As he perused the list of …

Gerald man’s death was first due to COVID-19 in Franklin County

Due to a series of unfortunate events, John W. Kolditz, 85, of Gerald, was the first Franklin County death attributed to COVID-19. Jesse Bogan’s article, “‘Sheer Panic’: …

Man spits and coughs on deputy, claims to have COVID-19

Franklin County Sheriff Steve Pelton says that one of his deputies was coughed and spit on by a man claiming to have COVID-19. Pelton says the situation began at 9:42 p.m., May 17, when deputies …

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Sports

Rehmert takes coaching job at Hermann

Recently wrapping up his fourth season as head basketball coach for Owensville’s Dutchmen, Todd Rehmert will take his coaching talents to the northern edge of the county. Replaced recently …

OAA cancels summer seasons

Late last Tuesday night, the Owensville Athletic Association (OAA) did something that they did not want to do. After a meeting of the association, it was decided to cancel the upcoming season of …

One more Diestelkamp in the GLVC

Even with the graduation of Hailey Diestelkamp from Drury University, the Great Lakes Valley Conference (GLVC) will still have one more Diestelkamp to contend with for three more years. That is …

Byrne and Jones to resurface OHS’ track with a $98,200 price tag

With spots of black showing on the Owensville High School track at Dutchmen Field, that is an indicator that it is time to resurface the track to keep it at peak performance. Approved unanimously …

There’s no crying in baseball

If anyone can guess the movie the above headline is said in, you know your baseball movies. After focusing on influential football coaches the last two weeks, this week’s installment of …

Football coaching influences

In honor of the recent passing of legendary Miami Dolphins head football coach Don Shula, this week’s ‘Will’ful Thinking will highlight the most influential coach(es) of former …

Football coaching influences

In honor of the passing of legendary Miami Dolphins head football coach Don Shula Monday, this week’s ‘Will’ful Thinking will highlight the most influential coach(es) of current and …

Rasmussen going from Bronco to Bulldog

Throwing for the Hastings College Lady Bronco track team this past academic year, Owensville High School Class of 2019 member Bailey Rasmussen will be throwing in a different state with a different …

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Partisan littering

To the Editor: First I want to thank the Democratic Club for picking up trash along Highway 28. That is part of the great American tradition of taking care of local problems …

Coronavirus cancels 122-year tradition

To the Editor: After 122 years, the St. John United Church of Christ-Bem picnic is canceled due to the COVID-19. We regret that this must happen. We are looking forward to seeing you August …

History puts life into perspective

A couple times a year Connie and I will go shopping out of town for items we cannot find locally. When that occasion presents itself I always visit Barnes & Noble, or another book store. With …

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