Johannes Berg (center) grabs the baton from Ricky Marquez.

OHS varsity track squads place second in annual FRC meet

HERMANN — Every point matters. Matt Candrl’s Owensville Dutchgirl track team found this out the hard way Monday during the annual Four Rivers Conference (FRC) track meet at Hermann …
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Hermann board confirms several reappointments to city advisory committees; sets pool fees, hires guards

HERMANN — Confirmation was given last week by the Hermann Board of Aldermen to several reappointments of advisory panel members by Mayor Bruce Cox. Winning another term on their respective …

R-2 budget workshop focuses on facilities, salaries

Gasconade County R-2 Board of Education on Monday night hosted a budget workshop at White Mule Winery. Budget workshops are discussion only, no votes are made in open session. Superintendent Dr. …

Hearing on mental exam for alleged killer, pre-trial meeting set June 28

HERMANN — Almost four years after she was arrested in the death of her live-in boyfriend, Christine Elizabeth Weber, who has been asking for a speedy trial, will get her day in court. Charged …

Hermann EMS, fire to be toned out by Gasconade Central 911 Dispatching

HERMANN — Two key public service agencies are pulling out of their agreement with the city of Hermann’s dispatch operation, a move that might nudge the city closer to becoming a full-time …

Obituaries
John Walter
John Ralph Walter, 82, of Owensville, passed away Wednesday, April 24, 2024, at Mercy Hospital in Washington with his family by his side. He was born Feb. 6, 1942, to John Ross and Eddith …
Dorothy Schaffner
Dorothy Jeraldine “Jerry” Schaffner, 95, of Hermann, passed away peacefully Tuesday, April 23, 2024 at Victorian Place, Hermann, surrounded by her family members. She was born Oct. …
Lucille Hibler
Lucille Lydia Hibler, 82, of Owensville, passed away on April 26, 2024, at Stonebridge Owensville. She was born March 1, 1942, the daughter of John and Myrtle (Ross) Bollmann in Rosebud. …
Falling 7-1 last Wednesday against St. Francis Borgia’s Knights, Brady Smith’s Owensville Dutchmen freshmen baseball team looked to bounce back the next afternoon against …
Falling to Blair Oaks 2-0 last Monday and 4-2 last Wednesday at Crocker, Zach Bollmann’s Owensville Dutchgirl soccer team looked to end the March portion of their season with a win on the …
Will'ful Thinking
Now that the calendar has turned over to May, regular seasons are winding down and area spring sports teams are preparing for district competition. Placing second in their respective team …
Beginning tomorrow (Thursday), all seven Warden Publishing schools will begin their road to the 2024 Missouri State High School Activities Association (MSHSAA) Track and Field Championships in …
Now that we’re into spring, the Washington Missourian recently released their All-Area teams for basketball and wrestling. Both Owensville and Hermann were well represented on their …
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CASA programs gather at capitol to engage, educate state legislators of program’s impact on children

Jefferson City — The Missouri Court Appointed Special Advocate Association (Missouri CASA) held “CASA at the Capitol Day” on April 15 at the Missouri Capitol building. A stated …

Moving legislation forward

The final weeks of April have been a whirlwind for me in Jefferson City with presenting bills to committees, moving proposals forward and listening to the concerns and successes of visitors from our …

House Passes HB 2797 honoring local heroes with memorial highways, bridges

In a unanimous 150-0 decision, the Missouri House has passed HB 2797, a bill that underscores the state’s commitment to honoring its local heroes by designating various highways and bridges …