The Missouri Conservation Commission gave initial approval at their most recent meeting to several regulation changes that have generated concern...

• Daviess County Conservation Agent Jaycob O’Hara checked two anglers who had luck crappie fishing on Smithville Lake. While counting fish, he noticed one of the anglers...

Dear Friend, When an emergency happens, every second counts. Whether it’s a heart attack, a farm injury, or a child’s broken arm, the ability to get timely care close to...

To the Great Constituents of District 2, “He gives power to the weary; and to those who are weak he gives strength. Even youths will faint and be...

Fairview Community ChurchBob Speck opened the morning worship service with a reading of hymn “The Savior Is Waiting” and opened in prayer. Pastor Phil Rick welcomed...

CHEESY CHICKEN BROCCOLI RICE CASSEROLE 2 c. cooked chicken, shredded or cubed 2 c. cooked white rice 2 c. broccoli florets, steamed or lightly blanched 1½ c. shredded...

June 10, 2025 Earlier in the week, we received 1.5 inches of rain and then cooler weather. On Saturday, we held our 20th annual purple martin open house, with a good...

Lesson: Proverbs 4:10-15, 20-27 Readings: Deuteronomy 11:18- 21; Job 28:12-28; Psalm 1:1-6; Proverbs 2:1-15; 6:12-19 Time: about 950 B.C. Place: Jerusalem “Take fast hold...

FROZEN POPS 2 ounces Jello, any flavor 1 envelope Kool-aid, any flavor 1 cup sugar 2 cups boiling water 2 cups cold waterINSTRUCTIONS: Mix jello, Kool-aid, sugar, and...

Apparently, it’s World Turtle Day as I write this. I don’t know who comes up with these things, but my guess is that snapping turtles in Missouri...

Dear Friend, Over the last 4 years, President Biden’s reckless and wasteful spending caused out-of-control inflation that drove the price of gas, groceries, and everything...

Gallatin United Methodist ChurchAs Sue Bird played the prelude, Pastor Carolyn entered the sanctuary and opened the service with prayer and passing the peace. Pastor...

Lesson: Hebrews 11:1-2, 4-13 Readings: Genesis 4:3-7; 5:21- 24; 6:9-22; 12:1-5; 17:15-22 Time: about AD 67 Place: unknown “Without faith it is impossible to please him: for...

May 27, 2025 Cool, cloudy weather with low temperatures around 50° and high around 70°. Very nice working weather, but almost too cool for crops, but at least we aren’t...

BROWN SUGAR BAKED PORK CHOPS 4 thick-cut pork chops (about 1 inch thick) 4 tbsp brown sugar, packed 4 tbsp butter 1 tbsp soy sauce 1 tbsp Worcestershire...