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Owensville Public Works employees began work Monday on a water line replacement project which will cover an estimated 2,200 linear feet across six blocks stretching from Highway 28 and Fifth Street, … more

10/5/22

Owensville Dutchmen football players (above) celebrate Friday’s 22-12 victory at Pacific with a singing of the OHS School Song. OHS will look to keep their Four Rivers Conference (FRC) title hopes alive with a win Friday night at home against Union.

Dutchmen defense sparks second-half comeback

PACIFIC — Adjusting to a new offense. That is what Nathan Cabot’s Owensville Dutchmen did Friday night closing the September portion on the road against Paul Day’s Pacific … more

By Will Johnson, Sports Editor | 10/5/22

Grace Abell watches a high pitch go for ball for Owensville’s Dutchgirls in their annual purple out game last Monday night against Fatima’s Lady Comets. Abell was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s Lymphoma but has since rang the bell declaring her free from the cancer.

Diamond Dutchgirls end FRC slate 3-3

Eight games in nine days. That is what greeted Hannah Koppelmann’s Owensville Dutchgirl softball team to close out the month of September. That stretch began on Tuesday, Sept. 20 with a … more

By Will Johnson, Sports Editor | 10/5/22

Owensville aldermen set special meeting for tonight

Owensville aldermen are scheduled to meet in a special session at 6 p.m. tonight (Wednesday) for discussion on two topics including a request for a private water well on the Krooked Moon property and … more

By Dave Marner, Managing Editor | 9/28/22

Owensville High School seniors Ella Gehlert and Derrick Marquez were crowned queen and king Friday of the “No Place Like Owensville” fall 2022 homecoming festivities. Behind them were OHS senior Trey Johnson who escorted Anna Heidbrink, the school’s retiring 2021 fall queen. This was the first year for a fall homecoming king at OHS.

OHS crowns fall homecoming queen and king

9/28/22

Winter coats donated through local Masonic lodge, state group

Cletus Rademacher, Worshipful Master of the Owensville Masonic Lodge, helps load out 197 winter coats purchased from Walmart on Monday as part of the lodge’s project with the Masonic Home of … more

9/28/22

Bob McKee, pictured on Enke Road during December 2015 flooding, died Sept. 14 at the age of 81. He was an award-winning photojournalist, reporter, and managing editor for The Gasconade County Republican for more than 34 years. His “Going South” column pushed his local journalism career to 45 years.

Retired GCR photojournalist, editor McKee leaves lasting legacy in print

Bob McKee, whose contribution to community journalism in the Owensville area spanned more than 45 years working for the Warden Publishing family, died peacefully Sept. 14 at his “west … more

By Dave Marner, Managing Editor | 9/21/22

Kramme sworn in Monday as new Owensville Ward 2 alderman

Matt Kramme was sworn in Monday as a Ward 2 Owensville alderman by City Clerk Peggy Farrell. Kramme replaces Rob Borgmann who resigned Sept. 6 since he has moved into Ward 1. Borgmann served 15 and a … more

9/21/22

ROBERT GASSOFF, Jr., (right) a member of the U.S. Naval reserves and SEAL Team commander who served in Iraq, was the Aug. 21 recipient of a restored M1 Garand rifle from the Missouri M1s for Vets Project. Presenting the rifle was Paul Fischer, a coach for the Missouri M1s for Vets Rifle Team. John Colombo (left) is director of the project which is sponsored by the Owensville Gun Club and VFW Post No. 6133 in Owensville.

SEAL Team commander, son of Blues player is M1 recipient

The son of a former St. Louis Blues hockey player, and commander of a Navy SEALS unit in Iraq, was the Aug. 21 recipient of an M1 Garand rifle presented by the Owensville Gun Club’s M1 for Vets … more

By Dave Marner, Managing Editor | 9/14/22

VFW commander Mike Stillman (center) salutes during a missing man ceremony at the beginning of a carry-in dinner. Standing at attention are John Columbo, left, and John Tayloe.

VFW remembers, salutes victims of 9-11 attack

Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6133 in Owensville held its first Patriot’s Day carry-in dinner on Sunday to honor the men and women who lost their lives on Sept. 11, 2001 during the fall of the … more

By Roxie Murphy, Staff Writer | 9/14/22

Dr. Bruce Shanks (right) spoke during the OMG AgriPride event about adding sheep and goats to your cattle herd.

OMG AgriPride event back with good turnout, informational speakers

OWENSVILLE — After a two-year hiatus due to COVID-19, Gasconade County Soil and Water kicked off the 2022 OMG AgriPride Women in Ag event at the White Mule Winery on Sept. 8 with 221 women in … more

By Roxie Murphy, Staff Writer | 9/14/22

Owensville city officials and local trail enthusiasts met Aug. 31 with National Park Service and Missouri State Park planners for tours of the Rock Island corridor which is scheduled for development into a walking and bike trail. Members of the group caravan along the old railbed near Marvin on their way to the middle school where it meets the proposed trail.

NPS, MSP planners visit Owensville, Rosebud, Gerald to help develop potential trailheads

National Park Service and Missouri State Parks planning personnel toured scenes along 24 miles of the proposed Rock Island Trail’s eastern section this past week, gathering information to help … more

By Dave Marner, Managing Editor | 9/7/22

Aldermen set Owensville tax rate after public hearing

Owensville aldermen in a Tuesday session after the Monday Labor Day holiday set the city’s operating tax levy for fiscal year 2022-23 at a fraction over 80 cents per $100 of assessed … more

By Dave Marner, Managing Editor | 9/7/22

Pictured from left are Lions  Keith Gilbert, Linda Giesler, Brad Baker, Bill Honse and Bob Niebruegge.

Lions mark 75th anniversary

Owensville Mayor John Kamler signs a proclamation Sept. 1 commemorating the 75th anniversary of the founding on May 8, 1947, of the Owensville Lions Club. Owensville Lions will celebrate their 75th … more

9/7/22

Owensville Lions Club members Jason Crowe (left) and Jean Baker (second from right) presented $2,000 to the Gasconade County R-2 School District’s Family/School Liaison team of Liz Bruemmer (middle, on left) and Sam Mangrum (middle, on right). Superintendent Dr. Jeri Kay Hardy (left) and Board President Glenn Ely (far right) are also pictured at the Aug. 15 meeting. Crowe and Baker are also Board of Education directors.

Lions Club gifts $2,000 to R-2 for coat funds

The Owensville Lions Club donated $2,000 to Gasconade County R-2 School District to assist in purchasing coats for students in need. Jean Baker, an R-2 Board of Education member and a member of … more

By Roxie Murphy, Staff Writer | 8/31/22

Owensville, Hermann request changes in law enforcement sales tax agreement

Gasconade County’s two largest municipalities have requested changes to an intergovernmental agreement related to the voter approved law enforcement sales tax which will hopefully eliminate any … more

By Dave Marner, Managing Editor | 8/24/22

Law Enforcement Sales Tax distribution by municipality

Law Enforcement Sales Tax distribution by municipality Gasconade County is scheduled to distribute a “proportionate share of 25 percent” of the revenue from the voter-approved … more

8/24/22

NEWLY SWORN-IN Owensville police patrolman Paul Baldwin embraces City Clerk Peggy Farrell on Monday. Baldwin went to Owensville High School and played baseball with Farrell’s son, Ryan. Also sworn-in Aug. 22 was Conner Pritchett. Both attended police academy under the city’s reimbursement program to pay for their training in exchange for an employment contract.

Despite concerns over higher sales tax, city has ‘no recourse’ since it was voter approved

City Administrator Randy Blaske shared his concerns Aug. 15 when Owensville aldermen were tasked with approving an intergovernmental agreement that Gasconade County municipalities were asked to sign … more

By Dave Marner, Managing Editor | 8/24/22

National Parks Service plans interactive trail meetings

National Parks Service (NPS) is hosting an interactive Rock Island Trail meeting from 5 to 7:30 p.m. on Aug. 31 at the American Legion Hall in Rosebud to discuss ideas that will make the local former … more

By Roxie Murphy, Staff Writer | 8/24/22

OWENSVILLE SENIOR Center administrator Sharon Nowack talks about one of the custom-made baskets prepared by Mt. Sterling area resident Beverly Smith and being displayed by Bob Niebruegge during an Aug. 18 auction to benefit the facility’s homebound meal program. Smith volunteers at the center and donated 10 baskets for the event.

Dinner and auction, donation from TREC boost Owensville Senior Center meal program

Owensville Senior Center’s meal programs received support this month from a benefit meal and auctions held at Seasons of Faith church on Aug. 18 and a donation from Three Rivers Electric … more

8/24/22

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