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Gasconade County Commission Minutes
March 12, 2020 more
Governor pulls $18 million from state accounts for protective equipment, medical supplies in COVID-19 fight
JEFFERSON CITY — Missouri Gov. Mike Parson has redirected $18 million from other departments to cover the costs of personal protective equipment and other medical supplies that will be … more
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Fishing permits to be waived statewide starting Friday
Residents of Gasconade County and the surrounding area into fishing got some good news yesterday (Tuesday) from the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC). According to a press release issued … more
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County Health ‘highly recommends’ limiting public seating in food establishments; Commissioners in third-class county can’t adopt ordinance requiring such action
HERMANN — Operators of restaurants and other food establishments throughout Gasconade County are hunkering down for what could be a prolonged period in the wake of last week’s action by … more
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Williams sworn in as interim sheriff; courthouse locks down
Capt. Mark A. Williams was sworn in Tuesday morning as interim sheriff for Gasconade County. Williams will complete the unexpired term of John Romanus whose resignation took effect Monday. … more
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R-2 staff prepares, distributes meals to 446 students between OHS, GES collection points
The first full week of the coronavirus shutdown of local schools began Monday with Gasconade County R-2 School District staff and administrators distributing a week’s worth of breakfasts and … more
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Drury University campus housing closes, semester to remain online
Drury University students were recently informed that changes are taking place in order to "stem the tide and stop the spread of COVID-19," following Governor Mike Paron's new social-distancing order … more
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DHSS emphasizes importance of individuals decreasing potential exposure to COVID-19
JEFFERSON CITY—Saturday, Governor Mike Parson announced he was directing DHSS Director Dr. Randall Williams to utilize the authority granted to him by statute to order everyone in the State of … more
MDC closes offices to visitors
JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) has closed its regional offices, Department headquarters in Jefferson City and all other public contact offices around the state … more
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Capital Region Medical Center opens COVID-19 Mobile Testing site
 JEFFERSON CITY – Beginning Tuesday, March 24 Capital Region Medical Center will offer drive-thru testing to patients who have a physician’s order to be tested for COVID-19. The … more
Governor Parson lifts prohibition on sale of unprepared foods by restaurants
JEFFERSON CITY – Today, Governor Mike Parson signed Executive Order 20-05 ordering the suspension of any prohibition on the sale of unprepared food by restaurants to the … more
County’s Presidential Preference Primary turnout barely hits 20 percent; Trump, Biden top candidates
HERMANN — Just over 20 percent of Gasconade County’s registered voters turned out last Tuesday to cast a ballot in the Presidential Primary. The unofficial turnout was put at 20.66 … more
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County health agency expects prolonged response to pandemic virus
Health agency officials in Gasconade County say thus far the coronavirus outbreak has bypassed local residents, but its potential effect has prompted a spate of meetings to plan for what could be a … more
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David Ryan, an American teaching in China, shared his collection of images from his recent experience living amid the novel coronavirus outbreak which began in January. His return after more than a month staying in Thailand includes a late night return to a nearly empty airport, a cab ride in a car with the driver sealed off by plastic from the passenger, and this decontamination chamber outside his apartment complex.
American teaching in China shares experience of living life during coronavirus outbreak
Restaurants and bars in Franklin County were ordered closed as of midnight Tuesday by commissioners there. This follows similar action in the St. Louis region and all of Illinois earlier this … more
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Missouri Supreme Court suspends appellate, circuit court proceedings
Missouri’s Supreme Court on Monday ordered the immediate suspension of all in-person proceedings of appellate and circuit courts through Friday, April 3. The Supreme Court’s ruling … more
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Missouri Governor Mike Parson issued a State of Emergency declaration Friday evening from his Capitol office in Jefferson City. He said his declaration by executive order was not intended to control how public schools reacted to the potential threat of the virus, but, rather, would allow individual district administrations to make their own informed decisions based on local health depart recommendations. As of 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, 432 of 555 Missouri public school districts or charter schools have closed or will soon close, according to the governor’s office.
Coronavirus threat being felt locally: schools close; courts, City Hall limit public access to reduce potential exposure
Cancellation announcements pertaining to the coronavirus threat continued to arrive throughout the day Monday and into Tuesday afternoon from regional schools, libraries, government agencies, … more
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Scenic Regional Library branches suspend activities, events
All Scenic Regional Library branches will suspend all outreach, programming, events, and public meeting room use, effective Saturday, March 14, as a precaution to prevent the spread of … more
A MEMORABILIA display greeted those attending a July 2018 Gasconade Timing Association benefit car cruise and dance at White Mule Winery to raise funds for a Franklin County Honor Flight which has been scheduled for April 1.
Gasconade Timing Association funds April 1 Honor Flight for 25 area veterans
When a Franklin County Honor Flight lifts off April 1 from St. Louis, all 25 participating veterans will fly free with funds raised over the past four years by the Gasconade Timing Association … more
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GASCONADE COUNTY Sheriff’s Capt. Mark A. Williams visits Thursday with Owensville fireman Melvin Arnold (left) as Sheriff John Romanus talks with Treasurer Mike Feagan during a brief closed session conducted by the county commission meeting at Owensville City Hall. Williams was named interim sheriff effective following the announced March 23 resignation of Romanus.
Williams named county’s interim sheriff effective on Romanus’ resignation
The second-in-command of the Gasconade County Sheriff’s Department will become the county’s top cop later this month when Sheriff John Romanus returns to his former job outside of law … more
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Two sheriff’s candidates file on GOP ticket; Spurgeon seeks Lairmore’s Southern seat
HERMANN —The first week of filing for Gasconade County government offices ended with only one General Election contest in place — but with an announcement that could spark a crowded field … more
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