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The Lincoln County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office has officially charged a former Mercy Hospital – Lincoln employee with several criminal infractions stemming from an October arrest on sexual abuse charges.
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On Jan. 20, a small group gathered outside of Hope Anchored Church, just off of Boone Street in downtown Troy.
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When the Winfield R-IV School District Board of Education voted to return to in-person learning on Oct. 15, the members immediately realized they had a problem.
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Joe Biden has officially become the 46th president of the United States.
Two persons of interest were arrested Tuesday night in connection in a fatal stabbing that occurred Sunday.
The Major Case Squad of Greater St. Louis is searching for two persons of interest in connection with a fatal stabbing that occurred Sunday in unincorporated Lincoln County.
Missouri Gov. Mike Parson is activating Phase 1B -Tier Two of the state’s COVID-19 vaccination plan on Monday, making high-risk individuals eligible for the vaccine.
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Diane Simbro was honored on Dec. 17 by the Connections to Success due to her efforts in reentry efforts as “Workforce Professional of the Year.”
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Over the last five years, Behlmann Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram dealership on Turnbull Trail in Troy has flourished into a successful business.
Lincoln County Ambulance District and Air Methods, the leading air medical service in the U.S., recently announced the opening of a new ARCH Air Medical Service (ARCH) helicopter base in Lincoln County.
District 41 Rep. Randy Pietzman is receiving appreciation for his voting record by the American Conservative Union Foundation.
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Elsberry City Treasurer, Tammy Sharpe has held her position at city hall for the last 27 years, however, on December 31, she turned in the key to the city, literally.
The Troy Kiwanis Club held its 2020-2011 installation on Oct. 6 at Taormina’s on South Lincoln Avenue in Troy.
The Lincoln County Health Department has launched a new software program to assist with COVID-19 case investigations and contact tracing.
Three men are currently at large after escaping custody from the Iron County Jail.
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Last week, I objected during the Joint Session count of electoral votes in order to have a debate on the issue of election integrity. My objection proceeded according to the letter of the statute, which specifically permits for objections and debate, and followed the traditions of Congress. …
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WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump was impeached by the U.S. House for a historic second time Wednesday, charged with “incitement of insurrection” over the deadly mob siege of the Capitol in a swift and stunning collapse of his final days in office.
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Today, the News Media Alliance and the National Newspaper Association – representing thousands of local newspapers across the United States – have joined a legal challenge of an order by the Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC) that would effectively eliminate a Congressionally-mandated limit …
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To kick off the 2021 New Year, the Moscow Mills Bicentennial Committee is hosting a scavenger hunt that will take visitors to each historic location in the city.
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It was a war unlike any seen before, and hopefully will never see again. It was a war that pit brother against brother, and father against son. It split the United States in half and many tears were shed on the battlefield. But a crime against humanity was being done, and so it was that the …
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On Jan. 6, United States Representative Blaine Luetkemeyer joined 36 of his colleagues in objecting to slates of electors in four battleground states key to Joe Biden’s defeat of President Donald Trump in November’s general election.
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Lincoln County Government used its last hour of business in 2020 at the Lincoln County Courthouse in downtown Troy to swear in some of its newest officials – as well as some old ones.
Before everyone puts their stretchy waistband pants in cold storage after the grand food fest of the holidays, take pause. For those still in sweets-n-goodies mode, yet another dessert destination stands as the finale for holiday eating gone wild.
Among the many symbols that stir the soul during the holidays is the Christmas tree. The ritual trimming of the tree, the singers gathered ‘round the tree, and the Nativity scenes placed gently beneath the tree are sights that can be seen in thousands of locations across the country.
The Lincoln County Sheriff Department is proud to announce the success of their new “Adopt a SuperKid” program, spearheaded by Stephanie Link, violence and crisis intervention specialist of the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Department.
As Lincoln County moves into the New Year, Moscow Mills will be celebrating its 200-year anniversary of its founding by Shapley Ross.
Missouri 2021 is rolling out a new virtual program series that focuses on the programs and events happening in Missouri to commemorate the state’s 200th anniversary of statehood. Leading up to the Aug. 10, 2021, anniversary day of statehood, Missouri 2021 invites the public to take part in l…
Last month, Oasis Resource Center on West College Street in Troy held a online baby registry through Amazon, and raised over $9,000 in items. Executive Director Katie Lyczak stands among the gifts that were donated from around the country.
At the end of one of his regular trips to Ozark National Scenic Riverways in Shannon County earlier this year, Bryon Striebeck decided to pull out his phone to snap a quick picture of a couple of his friends rowing out of a cave after playing some guitars on the Current River.
After nearly a quarter-of-a-century of service to the people of Lincoln County, Dr. Virginia Mennemeyer will be sharing her knowledge of dentistry and healthcare with the rest of the state of Missouri.
Shipments of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine have reached hospitals nationwide, as well, as Mercy Hospital-Lincoln.
First-person stories plucked from the files of the Center for Disease Control (CDC) provide ample proof that the CoVid epidemic plagues not just physical health but emotional well-being also.
After 34 years of being located on East Cherry Street, the owners of Sugar Grove Growers are happy to announce they are moving to a new location on South Lincoln Drive, just around the corner.
When Don and Sarah Koelsch made the decision to uproot their life and move to Winfield in June, they were excited to start over and have more time together as a family. But as life often goes, a wrench was thrown into their plans.
Troy Mayor Ron Sconce said his predecessor and friend, Mark Cross, endeared himself to everyone he ever worked over the decade they worked together at City Hall.
This year’s tree lighting ceremony was a little different than years past.
(Updated at 2:52 p.m. Saturday with quotes from LCHD Administrator Brett Siefert)
UPDATED STORY (Dec. 10, 2020, 2:27 p.m.) On Dec. 9, the Lincoln County Health Department Board of Trustees approved new mitigation measures in response to the novel coronavirus pandemic.Called “COVID Stops With Me,” the measures include a mask requirement. Anyone 10 years of age or older in …
All managed waterfowl hunts will be COVID Red Level effective Wednesday, Nov. 25
After more than 38 years of driving a bus for OATS Transit, Barbara Bergthold is turning over her bus to begin her retirement. She will officially retire on Dec. 1. She is a resident of Perry.
Edward Jones Financial Advisor Alex Mair of Troy has achieved the professional designation of Chartered Retirement Plan Specialist.
The Troy Police Department has received a grant through the Cuivre River Electric Community Assistance Program. The donation was in the amount of $5000 and will go towards the purchase of body-worn cameras for the department.
The Birds on the Move program will explore this fascinating phenomenon during this online event.
When a business is seasonal the owners need to be creative in finding other professional services to offer during the off season. Local business owners, Jeremy and Candice Steen, have done just that.
Missouri hunters can play a more vital role than ever in providing venison for families facing the financial challenges of COVID-19.
Runners from throughout Lincoln County and the surrounding areas ran through Troy in honor of veterans.
Meet birds of prey in person at these free Nov. 15 and Dec. 12 events.
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