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Morgan Mary Romines-Poetz of Hermann was charged March 23 with four misdemeanors and one infraction following a single-vehicle crash in June 2025. According to the responding officer, the scene …
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4/1/26
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HERNDON, Va., — A Hermann High School FCCLA member is one of 15 national semifinalists for the 2025-26 Member of the Year Award presented by the U.S. Army.
Taylor Lauer, a member of …
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4/1/26
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HERMANN – The Planning & Zoning Commissioners Monday night rejected a proposal that some saw as an effort to sidestep the city’s moratorium on guesthouses in residential areas. The panel’s …
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By Buck Collier, Special Correspondent
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4/1/26
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Gerald Elementary School (GES) hosted a Penny Fair on March 6, bringing students, families and staff together for a fun night of games, food, and fundraising.
Principal Brad Royle explained why …
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BY Aiyana Kluba, Dutch Mill Staff Writer
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4/1/26
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Owensville Police Department (OPD) Police Chief Scott Griffith reports that during the month of February officers responded to a total of 447 dispatched calls, traffic stops and other assigned …
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4/1/26
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Darrin Lee Cantlon of Owensville was charged March 26 with the class C felony of driving while intoxicated (chronic) and the class A misdemeanor operating a vehicle in a careless and imprudent …
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4/1/26
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Jacob Allen Speer of Owensville was charged March 25 with four misdemeanors and one infraction following a traffic stop conducted Nov. 3, 2025.
Speer’s charges include the class A misdemeanor …
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4/1/26
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Students at Owensville High School (OHS) were recognized on March 13 for their academic success during the annual Honors Luncheon served by the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW). The event was organized …
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BY ABIGAIL MORGAN, DUTCH MILL STUDENT EDITOR
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4/1/26
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In 1901, the Rock Island Railroad was completed through what is now Gerald and a new town was born.
According to Opal Schulte, author of Gerald Wanderings , the first business to be built was a …
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4/1/26
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Tai chi for Arthritis for Fall Prevention classes are coming to Gerald this spring.
This class is an exercise program recommended by the CDC to benefit overall well-being. It is especially …
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4/1/26
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Gasconade County R-2 Board of Education has three seats open on the April 7 ballot with five declared candidates.
The same candidate questionnaire was emailed to all five candidates on March 25 …
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4/1/26
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MU Extension in Owensville will partner with Gasconade County Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) to present a spring workshop on Saturday, April 11, for anyone interested in learning more …
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4/1/26
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Local elections are Tuesday, April 7. These include questions on taxes, local board elections and in some counties the Senate Bill 3 (SB3) property tax freeze issue.
There is a lot of confusion …
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By Paul Hamby
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4/1/26
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Dear Friend and Editor
This is why I will vote for the school bond issue. My children and grandchildren went through the system and enjoyed and took advantage of many of the …
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4/1/26
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ST. LOUIS – A familiar avian presence has returned to Franklin County as a pair of Peregrine falcons has officially claimed the nest box, where at least one egg has already been laid – now …
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4/1/26
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On Easter Sunday, I always wore a new dress to church. My shoes didn’t tie like everyday sneakers. They were secured with a single strap across the top of my lace-cuffed socks and buckled on the …
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By Robin Garrison Leach
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4/1/26
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HERMANN – Deputy County Collector Glenda Shockley took over the reins of the department this morning with the early retirement of longtime Collector Shawn Schlottach.
Tuesday was …
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By Buck Collier, Special Correspondent
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4/1/26
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Scenic Regional Library 2026 Community Reads begins today with themed events related to the book “Speak to Me of Home” by Jeanine Cummins scheduled throughout the month at their Hermann and …
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By Taylor James; Staff Writer
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4/1/26
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The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports four arrests in the past week in Gasconade County of motorists alleged to have been driving while intoxicated.
Jadynn P. Beal, 22, of Pacific was …
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4/1/26
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Crowded ballot not expected to generate higher turnout at polls for Primary vote in Gasconade County
HERMANN – It will be the most crowded Primary Elections ballot of Lesa Lietzow’s longtime tenure as Gasconade County clerk. Unfortunately, the size of the ballot is not expected to be indicative …
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By Buck Collier, Special Correspondent
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