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Reconnection in progress for Springfield Road, Old 19

Don Maggi Construction from Rolla began work this past week on construction of a new roadway (left) which will connect Springfield Road at Industrial Drive (lower right) in Owensville with the north … more

9/18/24

At the check presentation were, from left, Owensville Senior Center Administrator Sharon Nowack, Patsy Nelson(treasurer), Rita Trainor (nutrition support), Linda Geisler (president), and Foundation members Secretary/Treasurer Vicki Nelson, Chairman Bonnie Baker, and Trustees Barb Schaller, Brenda Kurrelmeyer Bob Idel.

Three Rivers Electric supports Owensville Senior Center program

The Three Rivers Electric Cooperative Helping Hands Community Foundation awarded $10,000 to the Owensville Senior Center to assist with providing meals for their senior citizens. “As we … more

9/18/24

JEANNETTE KRUPP raises her arms Saturday morning on Fourth Street approaching Buschmann Park as she arrives from a 700-mile bicycle trip from Amarillo, Texas, to Owensville promoting her Stay Strong Krupp effort to end opioid overdose deaths and mental health awareness needs for those with addictions.

Krupp brings ‘Karl’s Last Ride’ message of mental health needs, recovery to Owensville

OWENSVILLE — Jeannette Krupp, a 1999 Owensville High School graduate and standout volleyball Dutchgirl, on Saturday completed her 700-plus mile bicycle home from Texas — finishing a … more

By Dave Marner, Managing Editor | 9/11/24

Kylie Epperson shared her message of simplifying your personal garden of life by weeding out what is not needed during her keynote address Thursday at the Osage, Maries and Gasconade (OMG) counties 9th Women in Ag (WIA) event at White Mule Winery.

OMG Women in Ag hosts 9th annual event with record attendance

BELLE — Osage, Maries and Gasconade (OMG) counties 9th Annual Women in Ag (WIA) event at the White Mule Winery brought in a slightly larger crowd than usual according to Brittany Clark with … more

By Roxie Murphy, Assistant Editor | 9/11/24

Saturday demolition derby benefits OVFD, GCSO K9 fund

Numerous fans filled both sides of the bleachers in the lower field at Memorial Park Saturday night for a demolition derby to benefit the Owensville Volunteer Fire Department (OVFD) and the Gasconade … more

9/4/24

Construction on two new fields underway at the Lions Sports Complex

Dirt is being moved on two new fields at the Owensville Lions Sports Complex. While no financial figures were available at press time, Lion Mark Schaeperkoetter said he hopes the new fields will be … more

9/4/24

OWENSVILLE’S PLANNING and Zoning Commission reconvened for the first time since March 25 with two new members including Patrick Leslie (seated, far left) with Chairman Tom Lahmeyer,...

P&Z approves rezoning request for smaller lot width

OWENSVILLE — Owensville’s Planning and Zoning Commission voted unanimously on Monday to approve the rezoning of 312 Cherry Street from R-1 to R-1A. This decision opens discussions about … more

By Christine Yearwood, Republican Staff Writer | 8/28/24

CITY RESIDENTS Nathan and Bonnie Handley listen Monday with their daughters as Sam Britton offers his perspective on allowing chickens inside the city limits. The Handleys both supported a proposal approved Monday to allow for backyard poultry inside the city limits of Owensville.

Owensville to allow four chickens per household by ordinance

The Owensville Board of Aldermen revisited a hot topic for city of Owensville residents on Monday — chickens. The question of whether or not chickens should be approved within the city … more

By Christine Yearwood, Republican Staff Writer | 8/21/24

Fast paced who-done-it, comedy welcomed to Owensville Community Theatre

Tristan Helfin (right) in the role of Colonel Mustard brought comedic relief to the Owensville Regional Arts Council’s production of “Clue” over the weekend. The play, based on the … more

8/14/24

Owensville Ward 1 Alderman Danny Breeden (right) explains his opposition July 31 to asking voters to approve a sales tax to fund fire department services during the city’s special meeting. Looking on during Breeden’s discussion with members of the Owensville Volunteer Fire Department command staff and firefighters is Ward 2 Alderman Matt Kramme.

Owensville Fire Department receives board approval for ballot question in support of forming fire district

Owensville Board of Aldermen held a special meeting Wednesday, July 31, to continue discussions surrounding placing a question on the ballot for voters to fund a fire protection district. First, … more

BY CHRISTINE YEARWOOD Republican Staff Writer | 8/7/24

77th Gasconade County Fair opens tonight in Owensville’s Memorial Park

The 77th Annual Gasconade County Fair is gearing up to bring four days of excitement, entertainment, and community spirit to Memorial Park in Owensville. The fair kicks off on Wednesday, July 24, … more

7/24/24

More than 650 paddlers to embark on world’s longest nonstop river endurance race July 23-26

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — On July 23 at 7 a.m. more than 500 boats and nearly 700 racers will begin the 19th Annual Missouri American Water MR340 river race. Participants will paddle 340 miles … more

7/18/24

Kick off the shoes

First Baptist Church concluded a well-attended vacation Bible school this past Friday with a water festival courtesy of the Owensville Fire Department. Firemen connected their rescue pumper to a city … more

7/18/24

In patriotic voice

As the VFW Post 6133 honor guard was raising the flag Friday to open the Firemen’s Picnic, their commander Bob Depperman began an a cappella rendition of “The Star Spangled Banner” … more

7/3/24

Elias Hempelmann ( far left), Tucker Grellner and Abbi Meyer stand for a group picture after they finished in the top three of the four-year-old division in the children’s pedal tractor pull during Friday’s community picnic put on by the Owensville Volunteer Fire Department (OVFD).

Area pedal tractor pullers qualify for state pull

Trophies and a spot at the Missouri State Pedal Tractor Pull held during the 2024 Missouri State Fair in Sedalia in August. That is what was on the line Friday night at Owensville’s … more

By Will Johnson, Sports Editor | 7/3/24

Pickleball comes home

Brad Baker, above left, has been traveling to Union, Washington, Hermann and St. James for the last four years to play America’s latest sports craze, pickleball. With two new courts at Winter … more

6/26/24

Memorial tribute

Bledsoe-Bulas VFW Post No. 6133 in Owensville hosted its annual Memorial Day tribute to the nation’s war dead on Monday which included the posting of the American flag at half mast by members … more

5/29/24

Crawford Electric’s Laura Hengstenberg (center) accepts the 2024 LaBerge Award from NRECA’s Holly Wetzel (left) and the Council of Rural Electric Communicators’ Scott Gates at the 2024 Connect Conference in Baltimore.

Crawford Electric’s lead communicator earns national award

Crawford Electric’s lead communicator earns national award BOURBON — Laura Hengstenberg of Owensville, Crawford Electric’s communication manager, has won a national award … more

5/22/24

Paving on the night shift

Capital Paving worked through the overnight hours this past Thursday and Friday milling and repaving the shoulders and the center turn lane sections on Highway 28 from Highway 19 North west to Sixth … more

5/15/24

GTA’s 31st Springfest well attended

Gasconade Timing Association officials reported 161 cars were entered into the group’s 31st car show held during Springfest activities. Mild spring weather brought a steady stream of visitor to … more

4/24/24

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