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No county tax revenue for security during fair
HERMANN — An effort has fallen short in obtaining a small piece of county government’s 2023 operating budget to help pay for the law enforcement presence at the Gasconade County … more
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County Commission to research possible division of duties for Circuit Clerk & Recorder’s Office
HERMANN — Gasconade County administrators will be exploring the possible split of the Circuit Clerk & Recorder of Deeds Office, a move that would result in the creation of a new county … more
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County to seek approval of marijuana sales tax
HERMANN — The Gasconade County Commission Thursday morning is expected to place on the April 4 ballot a proposal for a 3-percent sales tax on marijuana. It would be the third sales tax issue … more
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County to apply for grant to fund share of trail work
HERMANN — After missing the initial deadline, Gasconade County officials will be applying for a state transportation grant to help fund the initial cost of preparing the Rock Island Line Trail … more
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Applications submitted for $1.486M in county ARPA funds
HERMANN — Sixteen applications have been filed seeking a share of Gasconade County’s remaining $2.3 million of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding. Only one has been acted by the … more
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Clyde Zelch addresses the Gasconade County Commission Jan. 5 in Owensville.
County EMA well prepared during recent deep freeze
State emergency management officials gave high marks to Gasconade County for its level of preparedness as the Meramec Region braced for bitter cold during the recent storm. That was the message … more
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PRESIDING COMMISSIONER Tim Schulte (right) presides over his first meeting Jan. 5 at Owensville City Hall as he and Southern District Commissioner Jerry Lairmore receive the treasurer’s report.
County budget process in full swing for new presiding commissioner
New Presiding Commissioner Tim Schulte, R-Hermann, learned first hand prior to his inaugural session that things don’t always go as planned. In his initial meeting with Gasconade County Road … more
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Commission to update agreements for burying utility lines
BY Buck Collier special correspondent   HERMANN — With a major petroleum pipeline planned to be buried across Gasconade County, the County Commission will be updating its roadway … more
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Route J/100 intersection on region’s priority list for MoDOT
HERMANN — A hazardous intersection in north Gasconade County might not be as dangerous in the next couple years, thanks to action taken by a panel of the Meramec Regional Planning … more
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Commission acts quickly on Hermann food pantry’s request to expedite funds
HERMANN — The dozens of families arriving this afternoon at the Hermann Area Food Pantry might receive a few more grocery items than they would have, thanks to an emergency action Thursday by … more
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Historical Society seeks small boost in county funds from ‘23 budget
HERMANN — The Gasconade County Historical Society is asking for a small increase in the financial assistance it receives from county taxpayers for the upcoming year. Angie Walter, director … more
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County 2022 sales tax tops $1.2M, meeting unlikely budget projection
HERMANN — With the largest December General Fund sales tax check received in the last six years — if not ever received — Gasconade County has taken in more than $1.2 million this … more
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Fair board seeks to tap law enforcement sales tax money to fund security expense
BY BUCK COLLIER SPECIAL CORRESPONDENT   With additional funds becoming available to the Sheriff’s Department, the Gasconade County Fair Board is requesting county government … more
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Commission signs new agreement with Ameren to continue support fund
HERMANN —  A new letter of agreement is in place that will continue Ameren UE’s support for the Gasconade County Emergency Management Agency. The County Commission Thursday … more
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County sales tax heads toward another record year
HERMANN — Gasconade County’s General Fund half-cent sales tax has topped $1 million and is posed to set a record for the third consecutive year. However, the county’s chief … more
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Commission to select priority transit projects
HERMANN —  The Gasconade County Commission tomorrow is scheduled to select the top transportation projects in the county to be considered for inclusion in this year’s version of the … more
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County eyes final courthouse roof loan payment
HERMANN —  Five years after the new roof was put on the Gasconade County Courthouse, county administrators are looking at making the final payment on the loan that financed the … more
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County sales tax expected to hit budget projections
HERMANN — With two more months of sales tax revenue to come in, Gasconade County government is less than $5,000 away from the $1 million mark and is in good shape to come close to hitting the … more
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Commission appoints Rothermich to Scenic’s board
BY Buck Collier special correspondent   HERMANN — Sarah Rothermich has been named as a Gasconade County representative to the Scenic Regional Library District Board of … more
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Commission urged to pay close attention to road budget during 2023
HERMANN —  With several line items already depleted or about to be out of budgeted funds, Gasconade County administrators are being urged to cast a sharp eye toward the county’s Road … more
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