This was the first week back to school for many students in the Third District. Since our state’s schools closed in April parents, students, and teachers have all stepped up to adapt to distance learning and ensure our kids don’t fall behind. While learning from home was an acceptable altern…
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It only takes a couple minutes of watching TV or listening to the radio to be reminded of the many challenges COVID-19 presents. Depending on where in Missouri you live, we’ve had to make major changes in our day to day lives. What we don’t hear enough about are the various ways people are r…
With many schools reopening across the country, districts are deciding not to run their heating, ventilation and air conditioning, or HVAC, systems out of fear of spreading the novel coronavirus, instead choosing to run large fans throughout their schools.
With many colleges and universities incorporating online learning into their curriculum as COVID-19 concerns continue to grow, those who do not have access to affordable, high-speed internet and want to further their education are often left behind. To help address this issue and increase ac…
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Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Quincy University has postponed its Spring 2020 Commencement ceremony to Saturday, Sept. 5. The ceremony will be held outside at QU Stadium (weather depending), and split into three separate ceremonies to meet CDC and Health Department guidelines and social dist…
The Lincoln County Commission is taking applications for the second round of CARES (Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security) Act reimbursement funding.
On Aug. 5, Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer sent letters to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Director, Dr. Robert Redfield and Health and Human Services Assistant Secretary for Health, Admiral Brett Giroir, who have both agreed in the Select Committee on the Coronavirus Crisis that hospital…
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The Lincoln County Journal is looking to bring back the weekly Community Calendar.
The Elsberry R-II School District released the following letter today regarding the return to school plan for 2020-2021
During a special board session on Thursday, Lincoln County R-III Schools updated it's "Return to Learn" plan, based on revised recommendations from the Lincoln County Health Department.
The Winfield R-IV School District has announced today that there will be no in-person learning for the first quarter of the 2020-2021 school year.
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As the coronavirus pandemic continues to put a strain on health care systems, nursing homes have become overburdened with the challenge of keeping both patients and staff safe and healthy. Older residents in long-term care facilities are especially vulnerable to the effects of a respiratory …
Due to COVID-19, many summer 4-H events and activities were held virtually or modified in some way.
Since the COVID-19 pandemic began, life has looked much different for most adults. Some have worked from home, some have unfortunately lost their jobs and essential workers have worked harder than ever. And while the adults have been trying their best to navigate the difficulty of the past c…
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During last week's board meeting, the Lincoln County R-III School District’s COVID-19 Task Force Committee unveiled its 26 page “Return to Learn Plan” for the upcoming school year, which is scheduled to begin Aug. 25.
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After months of binge-watching shows on Netflix, Amazon Prime and every other streaming service I could get my hands on, I, like most other Americans, was ecstatic to see one of the four major North American sports finally get underway when Major League Baseball got started Wednesday night.
The Missouri Department of Economic Development (DED) announced a new Small Business Grant Program that could provide up to $30 million for Missouri small businesses. It was designed to provide relief to small businesses and family-owned farms for reimbursement of costs of business interrupt…
Over the last month, the Lincoln County Health Department has been posting public exposure notices on its website warning the community of cases of the novel coronavirus, or COVID-19, at local establishments.
When it comes to 2020 accessories, face masks have made a whopping impact on the daily ‘look’. But this accessory comes with its downfalls- especially for those in the healthcare industry who are required to wear masks for their entire shift and can suffer from raw and sore ears. One Troy Mi…
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No one hates going to Wal-Mart more than I do.
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Over the last month, the Lincoln County Health Department has been posting public exposure notices on its website warning the community of cases of the novel coronavirus, or COVID-19, at local establishments.
When the COVID-19 pandemic hit the United States and it became apparent that our country was about to face a seriously difficult economic time, Congress acted quickly to establish a safety net for American small businesses who were projected to take an enormous hit. Many Missourians were ask…
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Lincoln County schools are expected to tighten their belts for the foreseeable future.
Ameren Missouri has been out doing its usual summer work throughout Lincoln County and western St. Charles County, completing projects and painting meters, among other things.
How about some good news for a change? At a time when so many people are perplexed and harmed by the CoVid epidemic, bright spots appear as reminders to look for silver linings in the lingering storm.
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Based on the recommendations provided by the Lincoln County CARES Act Advisory Committee, the Lincoln County Commission issued nine checks totaling $630,951.17 to organizations that had requested reimbursement under the CARES (Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security) Act on Wednesday.
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The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, along with the Missouri National Guard, performed free drive-through community testing for the novel coronavirus, or COVID-19, last week at the Lincoln County Fairgrounds in Troy.
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As part of Missouri's "Show Me Strong Recovery" Plan, the Lincoln County Health Department extended the Phase I portion until June 15, to adhere to state guidelines for reopening businesses closed during the novel coronavirus, or COVID-19, outbreak.
Against the objections of Missouri Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft, state lawmakers voted to expand voting-by-mail options during the COVID-19 pandemic last Friday.
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Lincoln County received much-needed financial relief earlier this week.
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Earlier this week, more cases of COVID-19 were reported at the Lincoln County Jail.
When thoughts of the COVID-19 occur, sometimes the attention immediately goes to the front lines at the hospitals. Although patients may report straight to hospitals after being instructed to, clinics and their health care workers could be the first line of defense for many.
Now that the coronavirus has made it to Lincoln County it is more important than ever to do what we can to prevent the spread of this virus.
An inmate at the Lincoln County Jail has tested positive for COVID-19, or the novel coronavirus, the facility confirmed on Wednesday.
Legendary football player Walter Payton once said, “Remember, tomorrow is promised to no one.”
While many are staying away from others and learning to social distance in the world as it is currently known, one Elsberry woman is on the front lines fighting the COVID-19 pandemic.
U.S. Senator Roy Blunt (Mo.), Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies, today announced that Missouri is receiving $66.5 million in Child Care and Development Block Grant funding from the CARES Act to support coron…
The outbreak of COVID-19 is radically changing how many U.S. companies operate.
The Lincoln County Council on Aging has been providing activities for seniors for the past 42 years, from social activities to meal deliveries to the home-bound.
Many residents already complying with local order
While there might be a Stay-At-Home Order in place for the entire state of Missouri to combat the spread of COVID-19, that doesn’t mean residents can’t still go out and enjoy themselves responsibly.
For weeks many residents across the state of Missouri have been begging, almost demanding a ‘Stay At Home Order’ from Governor Mike Parsons.
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This week, Missouri’s public health community asks Missourians celebrating Easter and Passover to “stay and pray.”
Lincoln County, MO – The Lincoln County Health Department has been notified of the first death related to COVID-19 in Lincoln County, MO.
In the past year alone, the Lincoln County Council on Aging (LCCOA) has served 75,000 meals, of which 46,000 were delivered to those that were home-bound, and more than 25,000 were unpaid.
Like it or not, Americans are getting used to a new normal: no sports while the novel coronavirus, or COVID-19, is causing disruptions around the country.
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When Brandon Altman found out his senior season with Winfield High School’s baseball team could be wiped out due to the COVID-19 outbreak, devastation was only one of the emotions he felt rushing through him.
Schools across Missouri have closed their doors, either temporarily as in Lincoln County, or till the end of the school year, like the Warren County School District.
The Missouri SMP (Senior Medicare Patrol) is warning older adults about the potential for fraud during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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- Governor issues statewide stay-at-home order
- CARES Act to aid agriculture industry
- How Seniors Can Protect Their Health And Finances During The Pandemic
- Steps to Overcome Temporary Financial Hardships
- Department activates economic development network to aid employers during COVID-19 disruptions
- Evidence of community spread of COVID-19 seen in Lincoln County
- COVID-19 Precautions
- Update - Lincoln County sees fourth case of COVID-19, health department issues stay at home order
- Local democrats postpone upcoming event
- Parson orders Guard to begin mobilizing
- Update – second case of coronavirus reported in Lincoln County
- Fraud surrounding COVID-19 increasing
- COVID-19 will take teamwork to beat
- ECGA holds contest to support small businesses
- School Districts continue helping students in need
- City of Elsberry suspends late-fees and shutoffs
- Coming together to help combat COVID-19
- A little bit of soap
- MSHP suspends all written and driver road testing statewide
- St. Charles County reports first COVID-19 death
- Local events cancelled due to coronavirus
- Updated - Mercy staff member tests positive for COVID-19
- Lincoln County Republicans Caucus cancelled due to COVID-19 concerns
- April 7 election postponed to June 2
- County Commission declares state of emergency
- Local school districts close doors until April 6
- Troy Police Department offers aid to elderly, high-risk members of community
- St. Charles County sees first three cases of COVID-19
- Mercy Hospital Lincoln restricts visitor access
- All Lincoln County school districts to close through April 3 due to coronavirus
- St. Charles Community College moves classes and services online until March 30
- Mercy opens COVID-19 Test Collection Site in Chesterfield
- Family member of local students tested for COVID-19, county awaiting results
- Lincoln County activates Emergency Operation Center, no current COVID-19 cases reported in the county
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