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Henry Luce described the 1900s as “The American Century."
Sept. 11th, 2001 was one of the most consequential days in American memory.
The Silex R-I School District recently finished installing playground equipment at both ballfields in Silex.
Not too long ago, I received an e-mail because of my praise of the work District 41 Rep. Randy Pietzman has been tirelessly doing over the last few years in trying to stop sex offenders in Lincoln County.
One room schoolhouses have fallen by the wayside, much like dreams that seem to fade away as smoke in the wind. But to lose all memory of yesterday would be like losing our dreams of tomorrow. Most children these days have never seen or even heard of a one room schoolhouse, with only one tea…
Step outside on a late September afternoon and you hear the sounds of a million voices singing about life. It is at once raucous and soothing; rhythmic and staccato. Close your eyes and feel the electricity that surges through the air in a music as primal as any noise on earth.
State law requires children under eight to be buckled up
Lincoln County, Mo. - A Reagan-Trump Country Breakfast will take place on Sept. 25, at the Moscow Mills Lion’s Club Community Center at 30 Freise Industrial Drive in Moscow Mills between 8 a.m. and 11 a.m. The Lincoln County Republican Club is sponsoring this event to highlight officeholders…
Lincoln County/Wentzville, Mo. - Last year, Hunt for Hunger donations provided nearly 4,000 pounds of venison, down by nearly one-half due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Troy, Mo. - Cars and trucks of all shapes, sizes and designs made their way through the parking lot of Troy Buchanan High School on a hot Saturday afternoon.
Circuit Clerk returns to office for first time since winning court ruling
Lincoln County, Mo. – Despite a ruling from Missouri’s highest court, the feud between 45th Circuit Court Presiding Judge Patrick Flynn and Lincoln County Circuit Clerk Karla Allsberry is far from ending.
Court unanimously rules elected circuit clerk’s suspension was an unauthorized removal from office
Last week I shared my views on the disastrous and heartbreaking situation in Afghanistan. Only moments after the bulletin was sent, we learned that a family here in the Third District lost their son in the attacks at the Kabul airport. Lance Corporal Jared Schmitz lost his life in his pursui…
Sept. 4 was a big day for Big Sticky’s Barbecue; their grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony that celebrated new ownership took place on Saturday. The event started at 3 p.m. with live music and raffles to follow.
Voltaire once said, “to the living, we owe respect, but to the dead, we owe only the truth.”
At 10:35 a.m. on Sept. 3 a crash that resulted in minor injuries occurred on Route U on-ramp to Highway 61. Carl Murray, 53, failed to stop his 2014 Chevrolet Cruze at a stop-light and struck the left side of 26 year-old Brianna Marciante’s 2018 Honda Civic.
Lincoln County, Mo. - A St. Louis County man is facing multiple charges after a three-month investigation.
Ah. The changing seasons. We had our first refreshingly cool evening in ages; the temperature outside dipped into the blessed 60s.
Lincoln County, Mo. - The Lincoln County Republican Central Committee is pleased to announce that Gov. Mike Parson has appointed Daniel A. Heavin as Coroner for Lincoln County.
After recent water issues for the City of Elsberry, Alliance Water Resources found some interesting changes over the years.
Narcotics lieutenant leaves Troy PD for St. Charles but will remain in Lincoln County
Troy man charged with fleeing
Lincoln County, Mo. - The Lincoln County Democrat Club will host their annual Grassroots Rally on Sept. 25 at Lincoln County Memorial VFW Post 8828.
Thousands of people took to the streets to honor LCpl Jared Schmitz on Sept. 8 when he was brought home after being killed in action on Aug. 26 in Kabul, Afghanistan.
Elsberry, Mo. – The uptick in new cases of the novel coronavirus has caused the Elsberry R-II School District to implement new measures.
Lincoln County, Mo. - Community Opportunities Employment Services worked with County Market in Winfield to conduct the six week Summer Work Experience with eleven Lincoln County high school students this year.
On June 28, 1894, Congress passed an act making the first Monday in Sept. a national holiday.
It’s the most wonderful time of year.
An accident that took place on Aug. 31 resulted in a minor injury and a totaled vehicle.
Hawk Point, Mo. - Brenda Bryant of Hawk Point was elected to the Office of National Chaplain of the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) of the United States Auxiliary at its 108th National Convention in Kansas City.
Nestled in the woods on the outskirts of Cuivre River State Park is the remnants of a house that Joseph and Sue Luaders have called home for the past 38 years. Little did the Luaders know when they purchased the property from Anna Harper and moved from southwest St. Louis with their four …
My brothers decided to have their friend, John Graham, over to spend the night. I was 12 or 13, and he was my first crush. They spent all afternoon in the back yard, and after supper they slunk to my brothers’ bedroom to guffaw and make rude noises. Nasty, mouth-covering-hand snickers oozed …
Lincoln County, Mo. - A St. Charles County man is facing several charges after a high-speed chase through Lincoln County.
Moscow Mills, Mo. - Moscow Mills continues to celebrate the town’s 200th birthday with a Bluegrass Festival on Sept. 25, at Eagle Fork Farms (The Pumpkin Patch).
Winfield, Mo. - After stepping down as Mayor of Winfield in February due to relocation from the city, Ryan Ruckel’s political career seemed to be on hold.
Troy man charged with weapons possession
Troy, Mo. - Hurricane Ida left a trail of damage and destruction along the Gulf Coast following its landfall on Aug. 29.
The 2nd of September celebrates V-J Day, Victory over Japan Day. The Japanese surrendered on board the U.S.S. Missouri in Tokyo Bay on this day back in 1945. The Japanese Instrument of Surrender, the signed agreement that signified the surrender of the Empire of Japan, took 23 minutes and si…
Troy, Mo. - Four charitable organizations were each awarded a $5,000 “Sharing Success” grant by Cuivre River Electric Cooperative (CREC) and CoBank. The recipients of the 2021 grants are Pregnancy Options Center of Warren County; The Key Youth Center; Warren County Sheltered Workshop, and Co…
Summer is winding down, and after a fun-filled few months of family trips, camps, summer jobs, and spending a little extra time together, it is time for Missouri students to return to school. Back-to-school season is always an exciting time of year. School sports start back up, the kids get …
Suspect in custody after hospital was closed for several hours
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Elsberry, Mo. - Flushing the water lines might not be the solution Elsberry residents want, but at least it is something.
The Elsberry Medicine Shoppe Pharmacy recently announced the official retirements of Val Olsen and Bonny Harrell.
I’m almost certain everyone was inconvenienced in some way by construction on Cherry Street in Troy knocking out everyone’s Internet connection for half a day a couple of weeks ago.
On Aug. 24 at around 10:20 a.m., Missouri State Highway Patrol troopers responded to a crash on westbound Highway JJ at Lakeview Circle in rural Lincoln County.
Silex, Mo. - The usual problems with water in Lincoln County, Missouri relate to having too much of it.
I obviously don’t remember exactly when it started. According to my daughter, that’s understandable. For the last few years, she’s been taken on the role of REMINDER.
In an effort to provide the COVID-19 vaccine across the region, the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services has implemented a new incentive program.
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