Germany students experience homecoming in Hermann

HERMANN — Between stops in St. Louis and Kansas City, a group of 30 music students from Hannover, Germany spent two full days in Hermann in a setting that was at once both familiar and completely …

Commission sets ‘24 as base year for homeowner tax-credit program

HERMANN – Saying it was following the intent of the state legislature, the Gasconade County Commission last week set 2024 as the base year for calculating a property tax-credit granted for …

Gasconade County R-2 board approves five-year strategic plan

OWENSVILLE — The Gasconade County R-2 Board of Education on Oct. 19 approved a motion to transfer funds to offset the food service deficit for the 2025-26 school year. This year, the total was …

Video of defendant after fatal stabbing posted to Facebook, gag order issued

OWENSVILLE — A video from a porch camera has been posted on Facebook that would appear to show Henry Lorton and Tim Keeling speaking following the incident in Owensville on Sept. 13 that resulted …

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Tax-break advocate says county should set 2024 as base year

HERMANN – A leading proponent of a ballot issue that would grant tax credits to homeowners 62 and older says the Gasconade County Commission should respect the intent of state legislators and …

Commission maintains wait-and-see position on tax-break program

A plea to Gasconade County administrators to begin taking steps to implement a tax-break program for homeowners was again rejected Thursday morning with the County Commission continuing to take a …

Commission urged to set base year for calculating tax credit

HERMANN – The Gasconade County Commission Thursday morning was urged to determine the base year for calculating a property tax credit if county voters in November approve Senate Bill 190, a …

Hermann

Library continues to provide high value for area’s taxpayers, residents

HERMANN – Of all the numbers contained in the annual report of Scenic Regional Library District, perhaps the most impressive are those found on the last page. More bang for the buck is the message …

City awarded for taking measures to reduce risk

HERMANN – It was a night of giving — dollars, that is — at the Oct. 12 session of the Hermann Board of Aldermen. City Hall received recognition in the form of a grant and plaque for taking …

Lietzow among those to be honored Oct. 29 at MRPC annual event

HERMANN – Just days before she oversees the last election in a long career, Gasconade County Clerk Lesa Lietzow is scheduled to be recognized for her service to the citizens of the county. …

Mid-November target set for new recorder’s office to be ready

HERMANN - Office space for Gasconade County government’s newest department – the Recorder of Deeds – will be ready by Nov. 15, according to a target date given by craftsmen working on the …

Owensville

Missouri Highway Patrol reports five arrests in Gasconade, Osage counties

GASCONADE COUNTY — The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported five arrests in Gasconade and Osage counties between Oct. 9 and 17, including three arrests for driving while intoxicated, according to …

Local Halloween events by date

Oct. 24 -Parents and Teachers Together (PATT) is holding a trunk or treat from 5-7 p.m. at the Owensville Elementary School parking lot. The event will include a costume contest, including the …

A vehicle struck the front of the Smoker Friendly store on Oct. 13 in Owensville. The wall was damaged and a cigar humidor was launched to the ground. No customers were in the store at the time and the only employee working was safely on the other side of the room.

Store building struck by vehicle

OWENSVILLE — An SUV hit the front of the Smoker Friendly store on Lincoln Ave. in Owensville at around 2:45 p.m. on Oct. 13. No one was injured during the accident. Shawn Tyree was driving a …

County’s top official uneasy with continuing to help fund security at Gasconade Fair

HERMANN – Gasconade County government’s top official Thursday morning voiced concern about allocating tax dollars to help fund security at next year’s Gasconade County Fair. The position …

Gerald

City to decree no parking on Flottmann Road

In their regular meeting last Thursday, the Board of Aldermen reviewed an ordinance that will no longer allow parking on the sides of Flottmann Road. The new ordinance would apply to the entire …

Mule Days fun

The Mid-Missouri Horse, Mule, & Ox Farming & Historical Crafts Days was once again held the first week in October, just north of Gerald. The event “celebrates animal power, traditional …

Bulk trash pick up scheduled for Oct. 19, 20

Mayor Corey Novotney reminds Gerald residents to take advantage of the free bulk trash pick up week after next, Oct. 19 and 20. Bulk trash items may be set out with regular trash. Most Gerald …

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