School administrators highlight loss of revenue

HERMANN – The eight school districts in the Four Rivers Conference are estimating they will lose more than $5.6 million in state funding next school year, according to a letter sent last week to …

County voters adopt tax credit, formally elect eight officeholders

HERMANN – As expected, Gasconade County voters last Tuesday overwhelmingly approved a property tax credit program for homeowners 62 and older. The state law known as Senate Bill 190, which was …

Owensville PD joins ICE enforcement program

OWENSVILLE — The Owensville Police Department (OPD) joined a program run by the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) that pays local law enforcement agencies to perform some types of …

Lawyer files for restraining order in Lorton case

OWENSVILLE — Attorney Robert Schollmeyer has filed a motion for an emergency restraining order against Tim Keeling on behalf of his client, Henry Lorton. The motion, filed in court on Nov. 6, cites …

Zach Holtmeyer (above, far left) is shown with his eighth-place medal from the Missouri State High School Activities Association (MSHSAA) State Cross Country Championships held over the weekend at the Gans Creek Cross Country Course in Columbia. Also racing for Matt Candrl’s Owensville Dutchmen were (above, from left) Dylan Dietrich, Drake Dietrich and Max Altemeyer. Other Dutchmen runners on the course included Bo Buddemeyer, Grayson Lairmore and Cris Reyes. Alternates for the Dutchmen included Ty Price, Roman Crowe and Brock Rutledge.

Holtmeyer claims historic fourth state cross country medal

COLUMBIA — Fresh off leading the Owensville Dutchmen cross country team to their first district title since 1995, senior Zach Holtmeyer looked to not only clinch his fourth state medal but also …

Football - Hermann Boys at Valle Catholic

XC - Gasconade County XC Teams

Basketball - Hermann Girls Practice

XC - Owensville XC

XC - Hermann XC

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OHS Drama Club presents Addams Family Musical

OWENSVILLE — The Owensville High School Drama Club is presenting the Addams Family Musical this week. The show is about Wednesday falling in love with a normal boy, to the consternation of her …

United Methodist Church to host annual Thanksgiving Dinner

HERMANN – Many Hermann-area residents again will be having their Turkey Day feast at the United Methodist Church, thanks to the volunteer workers and generous donations who have made the event a …

HRED panel weighs higher membership fees

HERMANN – Thinking that a $200-per-seat fee might not raise enough money, the board of the Hermann Regional Economic Development (HRED) Corporation is weighing a purchase boost to $500 for some …

Schulte cites judge’s comments in renewing parking lot debate

HERMANN – Using comments a week earlier from the top circuit judge regarding increased courthouse activity as a springboard, Gasconade County Presiding Commissioner Tim Schulte Thursday morning …

Obituaries

Keith Buddemeyer 1946-2026

Keith Eugene Buddemeyer, 80, passed away on Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2026, in Union. He was born on Sept. 11, 1946, to the late Kenneth W. Buddemeyer and Agnes Mae (Glandon) Buddemeyer in Bland. …

Donald E. Warden 1937-2026

Donald Eugene Warden, 88, fortified by the sacraments of the Holy Mother Church, departed this life on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026, surrounded by his family. He was born on Nov. 17, 1937, in …

William Radtke 1947-2026

William C. “Bill” Radtke, 79, passed away on Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026 at Stonebridge Nursing Center in Owensville. He was born on June 25, 1947, to the late Raymond W. Radtke and Mildred J. …

DISTRICT CHAMPIONS

Coming off a Four Rivers Conference (FRC) team title nearly two weeks ago, Matt Candrl’s Owensville Dutchmen harriers looked to add a district title to their list of season …

R-2 harriers claim three team titles, 19 earn All-FRC accolades

HERMANN — Winning four team titles the week before during the Owensville Invitational Cross Country meet, Matt Candrl’s Owensville Middle School (OMS) and Owensville High School …

Dutchmen reclaim Gasconade County Bowl trophy, 43-28

HERMANN — Snapping a 28-game losing streak dating back to 2023 after their 26-12 win over St. James last week, Randy Crowe’s Owensville Dutchmen football team looked to snap …

R-2 harriers claim four team titles, 17 medals on home course

While temperatures were in the upper 80’s last Tuesday during the Owensville Invitational Cross Country meet, the action on the course was equally as hot for the orange and black. …

Dutchmen snap 28-game losing streak with 26-12 victory over St. James

Owensville’s nearly three-year long wait for the win column came to an end Friday night. Behind the arm and legs of Owensville Dutchmen senior quarterback Chase Crosby, Randy …

Owensville harriers leave Hermann with two team titles, 15 medals

HERMANN — Once all four races were in the books from the Hermann Invitational Cross Country meet last Tuesday night at Loutre Shore Country Club, Matt Candrl’s Owensville Middle School (OMS) and …

Dutchmen football drops 66-21 decision at Pacific

PACIFIC — Still looking for their first win of the season, Randy Crowe’s Owensville Dutchmen ventured into Franklin County Friday night to face the Pacific Indians who also entered the game 0-5 …

Will'ful Thinking

Hermann jamborees

Early next week, Hermann High School’s (HHS) main gymnasium will play host to a pair of preseason basketball jamborees featuring the host Bearcats and Lady Bearcats along with several other area …

Statebound harriers

Led by the district champion Owensville Dutchmen, our area of Missouri will be well represented later this week at the Missouri State High School Activities Association (MSHSAA) Cross Country …

Top 30 or bust

With softball and volleyball district tournaments already in the history books, this weekend will mark time for area cross country schools to hold their annual district meets. Numerous area …