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Looking for their first win in the month of February, Cullen VanLeer’s Owensville Dutchmen hosted New Haven’s Shamrocks last Friday night inside Owensville High School’s (OHS) main gymnasium.
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By Will Johnson, Sports Editor
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2/18/26
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CUBA — Mark and Jaclyn Schmitz started The Freedom 13 non-profit organization to honor and remember their son, Lance Corporal Jared M. Schmitz, as well as the 12 other veterans who lost their lives …
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By Jordan Trendle, Staff Writer
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2/18/26
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At their regular meeting last Thursday, city officials decided to not pursue a Recreational Trail Program (RTP) grant in this grant cycle. They cited not having enough time to gather the required …
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2/18/26
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The American Revolution Experience, featuring the Revolutionary War, the War of 1812, and the Civil War — which created and defined the nation — will be on display in Jefferson City from Feb. 17 …
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2/18/26
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HERMANN —Three additional felony sex crime charges were filed Feb. 10 against Hermann resident and registered sex offender Rand O. Bannister, 51, who was charged with seven other felony sex crime …
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By Christine Yearwood, Republican Staff Writer
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2/18/26
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HERMANN – Thanks to a quirk in the state’s scheduling provisions for the next school year, students in Gasconade County R-1 School District will have a slightly longer summer vacation. But …
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2/18/26
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Owensville Police Chief Scott Griffith provided his monthly activity report to the Board of Aldermen and city officials this week.
In his report, Griffith outlined the work Owensville Police …
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2/18/26
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Missouri State Highway Patrol’s Troop F reported several arrests for driving while intoxicated in the past week.
Maxwell E. Sachs, 21, of Linn was arrested at 1:23 a.m. on Feb. 15 in Osage …
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BLAND — The Bland Municipal Court reported collecting $275.50 in fines during January, according to its February 2026 court report and municipal division summary filing.
Of that amount, $1.09 …
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By Edward Gehlert, Staff Writer
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2/18/26
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OWENSVILLE —During the second monthly meeting of the Owensville Board of Aldermen on Tuesday, Feb. 17, an ordinance was set to be passed to authorize Mayor Kevin McFadden to execute an agreement …
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By Christine Yearwood, Republican Staff Writer
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2/18/26
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Owensville High School and Hermann High School offer science courses through East Central College (ECC) for dual credit.
Dr. Staci Johnson, assistant superintendent of the Gasconade County R-2 …
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BY Taylor James, Staff Writer
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2/18/26
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BLAND — Bland city officials began what could become a significant shift in local housing policyon Feb. 9, opening discussion on how the city should regulate tiny homes, modular homes, manufactured …
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By Edward Gehlert, Staff Writer
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2/18/26
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In today’s world of unending distraction, it may be time to give ourselves a day off. How about we shut things down again on Sundays?
The simplicity of Sunday was a Godsend to our hearts. We …
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By Robin Garrison Leach
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2/18/26
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My name is Paul Boettcher. I am a proud member of Owensville, Mo., High School class of 1964. I believe this great Nation was created on great principles. Three of which are: Judeo-Christian beliefs, …
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2/18/26
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OWENSVILLE — Archer-Elgin Engineer and Project Manager James Kolbe recommended to the Owensville Board of Aldermen and Mayor Kevin McFadden on Feb.12 to accept the low bid of $361,060 provided by …
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By Christine Yearwood, Republican Staff Writer
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2/18/26
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A timeline for the Owensville Middle School (OMS) gymnasium floor remodel was discussed on Jan. 20 with the Gasconade County R-2 Board of Education, which includes an Aug. 1 completion date.
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By Roxie Murphy, Assistant Editor
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2/18/26
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HERMANN – After a lackluster start to begin the new year, Gasconade County’s sales taxes rebounded strongly this month. Indeed, the February reimbursement of $126,914 is the largest monthly check …
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HERMANN – Gasconade County government will help finance security at this summer’s county fair with Owensville City Marshal Scott Griffith taking the lead role that has been played by a county …
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By Buck Collier, Special Correspondent
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2/18/26
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I went to Bull Shoals Lake last week and you can see the effects of the drought there, as it is lower than I have ever seen it. The Ozarks of both Missouri and Arkansas need inches of …
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By Larry Dablemont, Contributing Columnist
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2/18/26
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HB 1847, sponsored by Rep John Hewkin, creates the "Dentist and Dental Hygienist Compact." The bill passed the Missouri house 138 to 10.
Dentists and dental hygienists licensed in a state that …
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By Paul Hamby
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2/18/26
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