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Winfield R-IV School District has reported new case of the novel coronavirus.
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The Elsberry Schools Board of Education meeting was the place to be last Tuesday evening as the elected board members, voted unanimously, 7-0, to send students in grades 7-12 back to in-person learning.
For the first time in over seven months, Winfield students will be physically able to attend classes.
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Winfield High School students Taylor Gentemann, left, and Chloe Kaimann share their opinions on the district's unanimous vote to return to in-person schooling after school board town hall meeting at the Winfield Junior High gymnasium Thursday night. Gentemann and Kaimann are seniors who have…
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Det. Chris Volend of the Troy Police Department talks about Ryan Williams, the Mercy-Lincoln Hospital employee who was arrested on sexual abuse charges earlier this week.
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Today, Gov. Mike Parson announced that Missouri has submitted its plan for administering the impending COVID-19 vaccine to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services is partnering once again with the Missouri National Guard, the Lincoln County Health Department and local health care providers to offer a community COVID-19 testing event at the Lincoln County Fairgrounds in Troy on Oct. 15 from 10 a.m. …
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Last week, Gov. Mike Parson announced $5 million in Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act funding to be divided among Missouri’s six regional food banks to help citizens who continue to rely on food assistance.
The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services is disputing an article published by NPR regarding the annual fall festival being hosted by Gov. Mike Parson and his wife after contracting coronavirus.
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After over six months of being shut down due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Winfield’s schools might be reopening.
Gov. Mike Parson and First Lady Teresa Parson have tested positive for COVID-19.Out of an abundance of caution, the First Lady was tested this morning after displaying minor symptoms. The governor was then tested as well and received a positive result. All official and campaign events have b…
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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UPDATE: 10:58 a.m.
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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.
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