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.
Building on Missouri’s efforts to control, contain, and combat COVID-19, Governor Mike Parson late Friday afternoon issued a statewide “Stay Home Missouri” Order, effective starting at 12:01 a.m. Monday, April 6, and lasting until 11:59 p.m. Friday, April 24.
When Congress passed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security, or CARES, Act last week, most of the focus went to the $1,200 checks expected to be sent to individuals nationwide in the coming weeks.
Throughout the coronavirus pandemic, health officials have been clear and consistent in their message to seniors: While anyone can fall victim to COVID-19, those who are 65 and older are in an especially high-risk group.
National nonprofit credit counseling agency Take Charge America shares ways to navigate this unprecedented period of economic uncertainty
The Missouri Department of Economic Development activated a statewide network of more than 400 local economic development groups to answer questions and offer assistance to employers impacted by coronavirus (COVID-19). Employers that are considering full or partial shutdowns in connection wi…
Lincoln County has now seen evidence of community spread of COVID-19, a March 31 notice from the Lincoln County Health Department (LCHD) said.
As the coronavirus continues to spread throughout the state and the nation, lawmakers and the governor are urging Missourians to take the proper precautions to help protect the health and safety of all citizens. Missourians are currently under a statewide order issued by the Department of He…
The Lincoln County Health Department [LCHD] issued a stay at home order, one day before the fourth positive case of coronavirus was announced for the county.
In light of the COVID-19 outbreak, the Missouri Democratic Party (MDP) is taking all necessary steps to help curb the spread of the virus in Missouri and to do its part to protect the health and well-being of staff, supporters and fellow citizens. As of Friday, March 13, the MDP has postpone…
Missouri Gov. Mike Parson has signed an executive order to begin mobilizing the Missouri National Guard to assist in the state’s COVID-19 response efforts.
Two positive cases of the novel coronavirus have been reported in Lincoln County; both were announced on March 26. One patient is travel-related, is a resident of Lincoln County and is in their 40s, the Lincoln County Health Department (LCHD) said in a press release.
The Missouri SMP (Senior Medicare Patrol) is warning older adults about the potential for fraud during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Retired Missouri Football Coach Gary Pinkel lays out the game plan to stay safe from the novel coronavirus.
The Elsberry Community Growth Association is currently holding a competition to help support small businesses.
Like schools across the Country, Elsberry Schools have done what is necessary to keep their teachers, staff and students safe. In the wake of the COVID-19 Outbreak the doors are closed through April 3, with students expected to return April 6.
The City of Elsberry announced Monday that all late-fees pertaining to city utilities (water, sewer and trash) will be suspended until further notice. Also, all disconnections on utilities will be suspended until further notice.
“A community that is strong is a community that will survive.”
For more information on the coronavirus situation in Missouri, visit health.mo.gov/coronavirus or call the information hotline at 877-435-8411.
Colonel Eric T. Olson, Superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol announces that the Patrol is immediately suspending all written and skills-based driver road testing at all locations through April 6, 2020. This includes operator, commercial driver license and motorcycle testing.
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The St. Charles County Department of Public Health has received word of the first death related to COVID-19. The resident was a man in his 70s who had been hospitalized.
A number of local events have been cancelled or postponed due to the coronavirus situation:
A medical provider who works at Mercy facilities in Troy and Washington tested positive for COVID-19 on March 21, prompting a reaction from the hospital to handle the situation.
The Missouri Republican Party, acting with the approval of the Republican National Committee, has cancelled County Caucus meetings in Missouri, scheduled for April 4. This action was taken to protect the health of Missourians as recommended by the US Center for Disease Control (CDC). The CD…
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An executive order from Governor Mike Parson has postponed the April 7 Municipal Election for the whole state, pushing the date back until June 2.
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- 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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