Gallatin County Graduates 52

Graduation for the Class of 2012 of Gallatin County was held on Friday, May 18, 2012.   

52 young men and women finalized their journey of High School as they now get ready to enter adulthood, college and start their journey of life.  Twins Brooke ane Bryant Aud were named Co-Valedictorians,  Austin Koester was named Salutorian and Dustin Newton and Megan Riley received the American Legion Awards.  Congratulations to all the graduates we wish you the very best in life.

Congratulations to our Co-Valedictorians Brooke and Bryant Aud, daughter and son of David and Treva Aud.Brooke and Bryant are pictured here with Principal Lucinda Schmitt.

Gallatin County High School graduation was held Friday, May 18, 2012.

Congratulations to our Salutatorian Austin Koester, son of Tina Martin and Pat Koester.

Austin is pictured here with Principal Lucinda Schmitt.

The High School American Legion award was presented by Chris Hale, Post 1141 of New Haven ,

The High School American Legion award was presented by Chris Hale, Post 1141 of New Haven ,

Fundraiser Saturday in Omaha

Saturday May 19, 2012

Copper Wire Thiefs Caught

Tuesday, May 13 the Gallatin Co. Sheriff's Office arrest Jimmy "Warren" Early and Micheal Beckman both out of Alabama. Both are being Charged with criminal damage 2 property over $300 and theft over $300. They are believed to be the ones stealing copper wire off the irrigation systems in our area. Both subject are confined at White Co. Jail.

Gallatin County Days at Rent One Park

Gallatin County Days at Rent One Park with The Southern Illinois Miners

The Southern Illinois Miners will be playing the Schaumburg Boomers on June 2^nd.   The game has a 7:05 p.m. start with the gates opening at 6 p.m.  Our kids are currently selling tickets for $6 each with half of the proceeds to pay for trophies and post-season team parties!  The tickets will be in a localized section so the community will be sitting as a group.  The players with the most ticket sales will be eligible for honors such as bat boys for the game that night, throwing out the first pitch and Diamond Girl festivities!  All players in attendance get to walk on the field at the game!  Come out and support our county sports program and enjoy some baseball!  Ticket orders and money must be in by May 20^th.  If you have any questions or need more information, contact Robbie Prince at 276-5230.