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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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(This story has been updated with quotes and further details on the crime)
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.
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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.”
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.
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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.
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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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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.
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.
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.
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 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 …
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.
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.
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.
Runners from throughout Lincoln County and the surrounding areas ran through Troy in honor of veterans.
Cub Scouts from Pack 376 in Winfield used a recent pack meeting to practice their outdoor skills.
The staff at Brooks Brothers Trailers in Troy got some welcome visitors on Oct. 27.
Santa Claus is coming to the Lincoln County Farmers’ Market for the third-straight year.
The Silex Fall Festival, held on Oct. 3, provided an opportunity to thank a unique group of diligent workers who have surpassed typical expectations during the CoVid crisis.
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Dr. Chareissa Newbold has taken a path least taken by many people to get to her current destination.
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On Oct. 24, Fairgrounds Park was full of children in costumes, candy and fun activities.
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With the crisp fall weather and Halloween right around the corner the Elsberry Community embraced the youngsters, and old alike, in Halloween weekend events. Friday evening started the weekend off seeing children trick-or-treating at the annual FFA Trunk or Treat event. Despite the cold dr…
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Winfield R-IV School District has reported new case of the novel coronavirus.
For some students, this past summer may have been a bit of a bore.
National Domestic Violence Awareness Month first started in October 1981 by the National Coalition against Domestic violence.
Halloween is creeping up on us and pretty soon ghosts, goblins and ghouls will be everywhere. And what is Halloween without a good scary story about cannibalism! So pour yourself another cup of coffee or cocoa, sit back in your lazy chair and read the legend of the cat lady.
To make it easier for deer hunters to help monitor Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD), the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) has deployed deer head drop-off sites in six counties in the St. Louis region. Each site has a freezer that will preserve the samples, which will be picked up later…
Dozens of area residents participated in this year’s Lincoln County Walk to End Alzheimer’s on Oct. 10.
For the first time in over seven months, Winfield students will be physically able to attend classes.
(This story has been updated to include quotes from Prosecuting Attorney Mike Wood, as well as further details regarding the incident.)
A St. Charles County man is in custody on sexual abuse charges he allegedly committed as an employee at Mercy-Lincoln Hospital.
When you walk into Red Barn Resale you are greeted with a warm welcome and people who have a passion to help others.
It is a well-established fact for most Americans COVID-19 has changed the way of life, curbing, if not ending many outdoor activities people held near and dear to their hearts.
On Oct. 4, the Bicentennial Committee and 4-H groups hosted a tree-planting event at the Mill Site Park, located on Front Street in Moscow Mills.
A federal judge has sentenced a local man to seven years in prison on drug and weapons charges.
By Oct. 15, the city of Winfield will be left with just one police officer.
Twenty-six students recently were welcomed as the 2020-21 Residence Life staff at Culver-Stockton College.
Troy is getting a new wastewater treatment plant.
It is that time of year again when every Saturday the Tractor Supply parking lot in Troy is buzzing with the sounds of animals and the vibrant colors of fresh produce.
The Lincoln County Republican Central Committee welcomed a number of new members as a result of the August 4th election. The Committee saw a change in leadership as well at their re-organization meeting on August 18th.
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