Owensville

Owensville man found dead Monday from apparent hanging; deceased was suspect in felony child-molestation investigation

Published by The Republican on Wed, 07/18/2018 - 10:56am

Owensville police report an Owensville man facing criminal charges from a 2016 arrest died an “apparent suicide” by hanging in his East Washington Avenue residence.

Pageantry kicks off 71st Gasconade County Fair

Published by The Republican on Wed, 07/18/2018 - 10:55am

Felony burglary, forgery charges filed against Owensville woman

Published by The Republican on Wed, 07/11/2018 - 11:08am

Owensville police arrested a local woman in connection with the theft of personal checks from a residence in town and her attempts to cash them at a store here.

Danielle A. Strobel, 26, was charged Sunday in a Gasconade County warrant with three class D felonies including one count of second-degree burglary and two counts of forgery. Bond was set at $15,000 cash or surety. 

P&Z Commission to hear plat request for R-2 property

Published by The Republican on Wed, 07/11/2018 - 11:07am

Owensville Planning and Zoning Commission members are scheduled to hear a request for approval of a final plat of the Gasconade County R-2 School District’s Administrative Field when they convene at 7 p.m. Monday, July 30, for a public hearing. The site is at Highways 28 and 19.

Landowners within 185 feet of the proposed 2.655 acre tract under consideration for a Casey’s General Store development will be notified through certified mail, according to city staff. The land is already zoned for commercial development.

City awards $101,766 paving bid

Published by The Republican on Tue, 07/03/2018 - 12:00pm

A city paving contract worth $101,766 was awarded Monday and the two lowest bids were separated by just $476.

The winning bid was actually $476 more than the lowest bid overall. However, it was the firm submitting the lowest base bid which was awarded the contract. 

R-2 directors table 2019 graduation day proposal

Published by The Republican on Tue, 07/03/2018 - 11:59am

Barbecue nets $2,235 for local boy with cancer

Published by The Republican on Wed, 06/27/2018 - 11:58am

A June 16 barbecue at the Owensville VFW Hall put on by Dustin Turner’s friends raised $2,235.61.

Dustin, who was diagnosed with the bone cancer Osteosarcoma, had surgery June 13 at Children’s Hospital, according to Deborah Donatti whose children were among those helping with the event.

Pastor Knight concludes 62 years as area minister

Published by The Republican on Wed, 06/27/2018 - 11:57am

Pastor Terry Knight closed out a 62-year career in the Baptist ministry on Sunday, preaching his final sermon at New Salem Baptist where he’s been since 2007. Knight made his traditional walk through the congregation as he began the service, greeting parishioners as he worked his way to the pulpit. Using his cell phone, he transmitted the service to a home-bound church member, according to New Salem member Ken Nelson who shared his images of Knight’s final service. The congregation gathered for a meal afterward.

Skatepark design agreement approved by city aldermen

Published by The Republican on Wed, 06/27/2018 - 11:52am

Owensville aldermen on June 18 approved an ordinance authorizing the mayor to enter into a “scope of work” agreement for a Tempe, Ariz., skatepark designer to  develop a facility for Memorial Park.

Naming rights auction nets $5,225

Published by The Republican on Wed, 06/20/2018 - 11:47am

An Owensville Friends of the Library auction for naming rights to eight areas of the new facility raised $5,225 on Thursday for special purchases. Paul Schmanke (above) jokes with LSC Communications’ Jackie Barndollar (far left) as they bid each other up.  Winning bidders for the spaces included the Gasconade County Master Gardeners, the Owensville Lions Club, LSC Communications, Shelby Uffmann, Schmanke Law Offices (two rooms), First State Community Bank, and Tri-County Veterinary Services.

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