Troy, Mo. - Several members of the community spent their Saturday morning helping to clean up Troy’s Kiwanis Park on Saturday, November 20.

Lincoln County, Mo. - If one were to walk into any of the local shops in Lincoln County, he or she will see the familiar white and red donation box for “Toys For Tots.”

Truxton woman charged with drug possession

Lincoln County, Mo. - In what has become a yearly holiday tradition in Lincoln County, residents have been treated to food, fellowship and good tidings during the annual Christmas Day Dinner.

The City of Elsberry and the Elsberry PTO will be holding a Christmas in the Park event on Saturday, Dec. 4 at the Elsberry City Park on Broadway in Elsberry.

Hawk Point, Mo. - A local man is facing serious charges after a late-morning crash on Nov. 22 left one man dead, and a woman in serious condition.

Moscow Mills, Mo. - On Nov. 18, Attorney General Eric Schmitt filed a lawsuit against the City of Moscow Mills for Senate Bill Five violations. 

Troy, Mo. - Chris Schieffer addressed the Troy Board of Aldermen at their meeting on November 15 to discuss and bring awareness to the increase in the need for emergency housing for unhoused individuals in Troy.

Elsberry, Mo. - Years of poor maintenance in public works reared its ugly head once again during Elsberry’s monthly Board of Aldermen meeting on Nov. 9. 

Judges Flynn, Beck and Berry have injunctions entered against them for acting illegally against Lincoln County Circuit Clerk.

Troy, Mo. - The Troy Running Club held its fifth annual Veterans Day 5k on Sunday, Nov. 7.

Lincoln County, Mo. - Sacred Heart Parish School’s fourth-graders eagerly lined up along the hallway leading to the cafeteria on Thursday, Nov. 11 to sit and meet with veterans for Veterans Day. The fourth graders had spent time in class learning about what it means to be a veteran and prepa…

Lincoln County, Mo. – From its inception in 2013, Hugh Nisbet has been a regular fixture of Lincoln County Marine Detachment 1405.

Moscow Mills man charged with assault after crash 

Moscow Mills, Mo. - Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt has filed a lawsuit against the City of Moscow Mills for allegedly enforcing a ticket quota on their officers.

Lincoln County, Mo. - “We see so much need in the foster care system. Not just physical needs, but our kids often have emotional trauma. We target both issues. We give out items like duffle bags and bedding, but we also strive to fill kids in care with hope and cheer,” said Shannon VonAllmen…

Troy, Mo. - Families, friends and citizens packed the training room at Lincoln County Fire Protection District 1 on Nov. 10 to welcome the newest firefighter/paramedics to the department.

Troy, Mo. - When Justin Anderson walks into the his vocation as a paramedic for the Lincoln County Ambulance District, he makes it his vacation.

Elsberry, Mo. - Overgrown shrubs, disabled vehicles and leftover trash.

Troy, Mo. – Guest speaker Brig. Gen. Marty Gray said Veterans Day is a “reflection of those who stood up to serve their country.”

Before you order a Christmas tree on Amazon or purchase one at your local ‘big box’ store, consider buying a live Christmas tree from the Sacred Heart Men’s Club.

Grand jury returns indictment on endangering the welfare of a child resulting in death; faces up to 30 years in prison

Troy, Mo. - Going to the dentist is expensive, especially for those that are uninsured. Going to the dentist is also necessary; a simple cleaning twice a year can prevent tooth decay and gum disease. But for many people, making a dentist appointment is low on the list of priorities when it c…

Lincoln County, Mo. - Raintree Arts Council held its 47th-annual Art Show and Competition on Oct. 9 and 10 at the Appleshed in Clarksville in conjunction with the Applefest.  

Lincoln County, Mo. - Many people can readily recall the flood of 1993 and the devastating impacts it had on the local areas. The flood destroyed agriculture, cost over $20 billion in economic damages, destroyed more than 50,000 homes and resulted in the loss of 38 lives. It has been describ…

The Annual Elsberry FFA Trunk-or-Treat was held on Sunday as numerous children, young and old filed into the Elsberry Elementary parking lot to load up on candy. 

Lincoln County, Mo. - While most of Lincoln County spent Halloween trick or treating, or any of the other various activities that go along with Oct. 31, the area’s law enforcement community was involved in other business.

Lincoln County, Mo. - This Halloween was a busy one for Lincoln County. 

Troy, Mo. - In 26 years with Lincoln County Fire Protection District No. 1, Capt. Mike Noonan has seen pretty much everything from cats stuck in trees to calls of birds stuck in trees.

Elsberry, Mo. - A wild pursuit and standoff has resulted in charges for a local woman.

Elsberry, Mo. - For the second year, the Old Threshers organization held its Halloween weekend from the 22 to the 24. 

Iraq veteran to canoe 3,800 miles on the Missouri River

Troy woman charged with drug trafficking

Lincoln County, Mo. - The Lincoln County Council on Aging was recently awarded $2,000 to fund improvements to the meals program, specifically focusing on health safety. 

Hawk Point, Mo. - It is not too often that a vehicle from the 1980s will be seen on the road anymore. Now, thanks to a 14-cent tax increase, the Hawk Point Fire Protection District will not have to depend on a fire truck from the 80s either.

Every year we rely on shelters to help dogs find safe harbor and temporary housing. These shelters are the last hope for an estimated 3.3 – 4.5 million unwanted, abused, or neglected dogs in need of a fresh start with a compassionate human friend and/or family. 

Troy, Mo. - Troy Buchanan High’s National Honor Society students held their Halloween Trunk or Treat on Thurs., Oct. 21. The event was free, but donations from the event went towards the Terry Robertson Center. The students collected monetary donations as well as supplies such as canned good…

Troy, Mo. - The inclement weather was no match for Boyer’s Academy Halloween Spooktacular on Oct. 24. The martial arts school scheduled the Halloween event for the afternoon but ended up moving it a few hours earlier than planned to accommodate for the severe weather storms that took place i…

The inclement weather was no match for the Halloween Spooktacular on Oct. 24 at Oakley Plaza. The Halloween event was scheduled for the afternoon but ended up moving it a few hours earlier than planned to accommodate for the severe weather storms that took place in much of Mo. and Ill. durin…

Elsberry man charged with domestic assault

Troy, Mo. - Mountain Top Motor Company held its second annual Fall Festival on Oct. 21. The event kicked off at five in the afternoon and was packed with families dressed up in their costumes to celebrate Halloween. 

(Updated with statements from SSM Health, Lincoln County Prosecuting Attorney Mike Wood and the current possible whereabouts of Dectrini Boldien)

Lincoln County, Mo. - The crash on Oct. 18 involving Dectrini Boldien, 30, of Red Wing, Minn., has resulted in the death of her passenger and child, a three-month-old infant.

Two in custody on multiple charges related to case

Elsberry, Mo. - The Elsberry Board of Aldermen conducted several acts of business during its monthly meeting on Oct. 8, some necessary, and some unnecessary – depending on how its looked at.

Lincoln County/Wentzville, Mo. - For over two decades, The Child Center of Northeast Missouri has been on the front lines in protecting children and their families in cases of child abuse in Lincoln and St. Charles counties.

Elsberry man charged with multiple felonies after drug bust