Bodine, Losch win events for OMS Track in season opener

  Robbed of their season-opening meet back on Friday, April 4 due to inclement weather, Owensville Middle School (OMS) track athletes coached by Matt Candrl finally got to open their season …
Spring concerts…are in the air
Members of the Owensville Elementary School choir performed Thursday during the Fine Arts Festival hosted by Owensville High School. Visitors to the afternoon and evening event could view life …
News

Public Safety Tax approved

In last Tuesday’s Municipal Election, Gerald voters were asked to decide whether a proposed one-half cent sales tax should be approved to   help fund the police department. …

HADH, Mercy strike deal for return of Hellebusch as hospital’s top administrator

HERMANN — Bill Hellebusch was back in the office Monday picking up where he left off Friday — overseeing the effort to return Hermann Area District Hospital (HADH) to a solid financial …

Laura Hardecke: some advice from an experienced Next-Gen advocacy leader

Laura Hardecke embodies the value of advocacy through volunteerism and her career. Her example of leadership inspires fellow constituents and mentors the next generation of political advocates. …

Former Owensville man sentenced to 32 years in prison

  Former Owensville resident Thomas E. Hyde, who sprayed deputies and police with a fire extinguisher in November 2022 as they entered his East Washington Avenue home to server felony …

Obituaries
Susan Pashia 1953-2025
Susan Marie Pashia, 71, Owensville, passed away Tuesday, April 8, 2025. She was born Sept. 25,1953, to Virginia and the late Robert Smith in St. Louis.   beloved wife of Dennis Pashia; …
Stephen Oldenburg 1963-2025
Stephen Michael Oldenburg, 62, Hermann, passed away Sat., April 5, 2025, at his home. He was born March 26, 1963, to Edward and Gloria (Evans) Oldenburg in St. Louis. He served his country …
Robert Hartsfield 1940-2025
Robert Hartsfield, 84, Gerald, passed away Monday, April 7, 2025, at his residence as a result of an automobile accident in March. He was born Dec. 30, 1940, to the late George and Evelyn …
  After achieving school history on the hardwood, Owensville High School’s Dutchmen and Dutchgirl basketball teams received plenty of postseason recognition at the conference, …
  ST. JAMES — Making the short trip to St. James Friday morning, Owensville Middle School (OMS) Dutchgirl volleyball teams coached by Emily McKinney and Jamie Ridenhour looked to …
Will'ful Thinking
  It may be Easter Break beginning tomorrow (Thursday) throughout the Gasconade County R-2 School District, but that won’t stop the sports action from taking place tomorrow and Friday …
April showers As the old saying goes, April showers bring May flowers. Those same April showers can also create scheduling headaches for area athletic directors. Thunderstorms, heavy …
  By the time this week’s Gasconade County Republican hits area stores and mailboxes, Gasconade County R-2 students will be on a five-day spring break from classes from today …
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Hang on folks, there’s a bumpy ride ahead

If the first three months of the second Trump presidency are any indication, the next forty-five promise to leave the nation a little, shall we say uneasy. Since we’re all in this …

Sustaining momentum

The legislative momentum I enjoyed at the end of March has definitely been sustained through the start of April. I have had proposals presented in both chambers, voted on bills, and witnessed a …

I don’t like it!

Voters have changed the constitution and expanded gambling in Missouri many times. Bingo, peri-mutuel waging on horse racing, lottery, riverboat gambling, casinos, and sports betting are …

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