To keep you all up to date, here is something that was sent out from the House communications team.

The Veterans Coffee Talk just celebrated its 9th anniversary here in Lincoln County.

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.

With the recent news of confirmed positive COVID-19 cases in the county, school districts must continue to be flexible and make decisions that are in the best interest of public health.

Continuing its mission to upgrade its tech, Winfield’s Police Department recently acquired a three-in-one solution that will act as officers’ body cameras and on-duty phones, as well as the wireless hotspot in their patrol cars. 

By the end of summer, drivers on U.S. Route 61 in Lincoln County, just north of Troy, will be using new bridges over the Cuivre River.  

A number of local events have been cancelled or postponed due to the coronavirus situation:

Aiming to replace decades-old equipment and fire trucks, the Hawk Point Fire Protection District has placed an item on the June 2 Municipal Election ballot proposing a tax increase called Proposition CS, or Community Safety. 

The Troy Police Department issued an advisory to the community this week, stating that its members and Chief of Police Jeff Taylor will continue to meet regularly with the Lincoln County Health Department regarding COVID-19.

Pursuant to Governor Mike Parson’s Executive Order 20-02 declaring a state of emergency in response to COVID-19 and a request from Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft, Governor Parson today signed Executive Order 20-03 ordering all Missouri municipal elections previously scheduled for April 7, 2…

New actions continue to be taken both locally and state-wide regarding the novel coronavirus, as organizations take steps to reduce the spread of the virus in Missouri and Lincoln County.

There are many facets to the supports available at Community Opportunities. All supports are individualized to meet the unique needs of each client. Many individuals who receive supports from Community Opportunities receive less than 10 hours per week through our Community Skills department.…

The 45th Judicial Circuit Court is taking precautions to maintain a safe and healthy court environment for all visitors and staff. 

At the end of March, construction will begin on the replacement of the McLean’s Creek Bridge as MoDOT retires the long-used structure.

In early January a St. Charles man left his girlfriend to drown in a sinking truck, on Thursday he was charged with murder.

A family member of three students in the Lincoln County R-III School District has been tested for COVID-19. Those test results have not yet been received, a statement from the school district said, but the family has taken precautions and has self-isolated. The students in the family attend …

The Lincoln County Emergency Operations Center was activated at 8 a.m. Tuesday, March 10 2020. This activation is in response to a request from the Lincoln County Health Department, and is intended to support their efforts regarding planning and preparations for, or any necessary response on…

Weather permitting, MoDOT crews will be doing the following work in Lincoln and Pike County. Please see the locations and dates below. All work will be completed between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. each day.

For the first year since it began, the 5K Run/Walk to benefit the Jillian Young Foundation will be moving from Elsberry to Troy, with the hopes that the change in location will bring larger crowds to support the foundation’s goals. 

Foley’s Baptist Church celebrated its members’ successful reconstruction efforts on Feb. 23, following months of challenges and work to tear out damaged portions of the building and restore the venerable old house of God. 

For the first time, a Lincoln County resident has won the annual Missouri Development Disabilities Council (MODDC) poster contest; that artwork will now be used to spearhead the MODDC’s efforts throughout March and Development Disabilities Awareness month.

The Elsberry Democrat is continuously searching for ways to improve the reader experience both online and in print. 

Troy’s City Clerk Jodi Schneider was recognized at the most recent Board of Aldermen meeting for achieving a certification with the Missouri City Clerks and Finance Officers Association (MCCFOA). This wasn’t the only one of its kind that night, however, as Deputy City Clerk Tonya Hawkins was…

Erin Lueker, the new First Assistant Prosecuting Attorney at the Lincoln County Prosecutor’s Office, has taken over the cases involving crimes against children, and sex crimes involving adults. 

Lincoln County, Moscow Mills and Troy are discussing the potential for an outer road on the west side of Highway 61 connecting Lincoln Drive to Moscow Mills at Highway C. 

The Senate Commerce Committee approved a proposal from Sen. Dan Hegeman to extend the sunset provision of the Broadband Internet Grant program from 2021 to 2027. This program provides grants to local internet service providers to extend broadband to unserved and underserved areas - which are…

A chance for snow Tuesday night into Wednesday morning could impact Wednesday morning commutes in sections of the state. This is an unpredictable winter system, and freezing road temperatures could produce slick spots making travel hazardous. Missouri could receive up to 2 inches of snow. Tr…

To help its investigations and cases involving younger victims, the Lincoln County Prosecutor’s Office has been approved for a court facility dog – a canine that could serve a versatile role in cases involving children and minors.

Four area fire departments responded to a house near Highway KK and Walker Road after a passerby called to report an explosion on Saturday, Feb. 15.