OWENSVILLE — The Gasconade County R-2 Board of Education on Dec. 15 recognized All-State Choir and Cross Country recipients, and students and staff members of the month. Owensville High … more

After reviewing the progress made in 2025, few can deny that Gerald is booming. The year began quietly enough with dreamers dreaming and planners planning. Dreams and plans don’t always come to … more

BELLE — Donald Ray Hall of Belle was charged with the class B felony of sexual exploitation of a minor late last Tuesday night (Dec. 23) following a report received by the Maries County Sheriff’s … more

Topeka, Kan. — The Kansas Association for Conservation and Environmental Education (KACEE) and the Missouri Environmental Education Association (MEEA) on Tuesday announced a $25,000 Environmental … more

A Missouri State Highway Patrol major who once patrolled Osage and Gasconade counties as a corporal is retiring effective Feb. 1 after 29 years of service. Maj. Corey J. Schoeneberg, bureau … more

ST. JAMES — Meramec Regional Community Foundation (MRCF) will be awarding two community grants of up to $1,000 each. Preference will be given to projects that focuses on community or economic … more

We laughed when Mom sprayed Raid bug spray under her arms by mistake. She flapped around the bathroom like a frantic chicken while my brothers and I watched the show, clicking the cameras of our … more

Too often, Missouri state legislators are faced with what sounds like a good idea, so they file a bill for a new law, a new subsidy, a new tax credit or a new regulation. When the government … more

It’s been a bruising year to be a Missouri Democrat. Even setting aside the broader tumult of Trump 2.0, life inside the Missouri Capitol has been especially unforgiving for Democrats. … more

T he Declaration of Independence marks the beginning of our heritage. It has been the source of our nation’s strength. It serves as the backbone of the ideals we all live by. It holds the deed to … more

Communication with loved ones, neighbors and mental health professionals can be a key piece of addressing the stressors and mental health issues that affect farmers at higher rates than other professions.  According to the National Rural Health Association, suicide rates are “significantly higher” in rural areas than in urban areas and farmers die by suicide […] more

CHAMOIS — A water rescue on the Missouri River concluded safely Saturday morning after two adult paddlers and a dog were located and returned to shore near Chamois. According to the Osage … more

After reviewing the progress made in 2025, few can deny that Gerald is booming. The year began quietly enough with dreamers dreaming and planners planning. Dreams and plans don’t always come to … more

As we close out another calendar year of city business, I have summarized notable improvements and accomplishments that our community experienced in 2025. • As inflation and consumer prices … more

OWENSVILLE —Jorge Cuenca of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, has been arrested and charged with two felony sex crimes stemming from an alleged sexual encounter with an Owensville youth, which authorities … more

Under the guidance and pen of Assistant Superintendent Dr. Staci Johnson, the Gasconade County R-2 School District will receive $1,222,967 in grants during the 2025-26 school year, down from … more

OWENSVILLE — As of noon Tuesday on the final day of the four-week candidate filing period, Gasconade County Clerk Lesa Lietzow said each of the political subdivision her office handles has … more

  BY BUCK COLLIER SPECIAL CORRESPONDENT buckcollier210@gmail.com HERMANN — Leaning heavily on receiving a favorable ruling on a controversial property tax-relief law … more