From its beginnings in Troy in 1891, Sacred Heart Parish Catholic Church has been a well-known part of the Troy community.
Success is a hard thing to measure. Do we count how many times a name ended up in history books, or do we cheer for the stranger who by letting his wife drive their Model T Ford in 1910 helped create a new normal in society? Clarence Cannon, a congressman from Elsberry, is a historical figur…
Last September, the Jackson sisters took a “Memory Lane” tour through the City of Troy.
Since the moment he received a visit from a representative from Lincoln County Memorial Hospital about 30 years ago, Dr. David Easterday knew community medicine would be his life’s mission.
Since it’s inception in August 2019, the Owls Pals program at Silex R-I School District has helped countless students in need and not even a pandemic was going to stop the good the program has done and continues to do.
When Anchored Hope Church was founded in Troy in 2012, it was nothing more than an idea. It was a group of people who wanted a different type of church made of those who had left the church in the past, and were looking to regain their faith in Jesus Christ.
Five and a half years ago, Bryan Kasten wanted to do something that would get other kids his age involved in giving back to the local community.
There isn’t very much Patricia Rhoads doesn’t love about Lincoln County.
In her 10th year at Winfield Primary School, principal Ericka Dixon has seen a lot of children come and go.
Journey Church is home to almost 750 people in Lincoln County.
A trip to the dentist isn’t one most people look forward to taking, similar to heading to the Department of Motor Vehicles.
When you walk into Red Barn Resale you are greeted with a warm welcome and people who have a passion to help others.
Redemption Road Church has become one of the most recognizable and popular faces of the Winfield community.
At Troy South Middle School (TSMS) approximately 25 students gather monthly as members of the Troy South Middle School Interact Club. The Interact Club is a student service organization that strives to put “Service Above Self,” and is affiliated with the Troy Rotary Club.
There aren’t too many people around who can say they work in the same hospital they were born in.
In a very short lifetime, Kristen Laurell has weather a lot of storms.
In 1980, the Village People released “Can’t Stop the Music.”
Elsberry Schools have been through these unprecedented times over the last year like every other school across the nation, but from their perspective they have succeeded overwhelmingly! With conditions to educate our youth not being ideal, administrators, teachers, and staff have persevere…
The whirring and popping of parts being made non-stop Elite Tool and Machinery has been a familiar sound in the Lincoln County area for over a decade.
Through all the unknowns we have faced during the pandemic, the providers at SSM Health Medical Group, located at 172 Professional Pkwy. in Troy, have remained steadfast in their commitment to serve and care for the community of Lincoln County. These doctors are proud to follow an evidence-b…
Sixteen players will take the field for the Elsberry/Silex girls’ soccer team. Senior players are Vivian Marx, Melody Hall, Brylie King, Caylyn Dowell, and Jenna Beckham.
Five of the six members of the Silex Owls golf team are also members of the school’s trap shooting team.
Winfield’s baseball team, like every other program, can’t wait to begin the season.
In 2019, Troy Buchanan’s tennis squad looked to be competitive with the best teams in Class 3.
Troy Buchanan’s golf squad is a better position that most teams heading into the 2021 season.
Through the unpredictable weather Lincoln County has seen over the first part of 2021, Troy ,”
As the saying goes, “there’s strength in numbers.”
An old coaching adage is “the starting lineup in the first game is never the starting lineup in the last game.”
For most track and field teams around the state, waiting to compete again has been the hardest part after a year off.
Winfield’s baseball team, like every other program, can’t wait to begin the season.
On a nice sunny March afternoon, the Troy Buchanan baseball team practiced bunting drills.
Chuck Marsonette has only been the Chief of Old Monroe’s Police Department since February of 2020 but has already made a positive impact on the community.
At an age when most people are in college, serving in the military or generally partying, Nick Bruns is out serving his community fighting fires.
Police Sergeant Thomas Moore has been a police officer for eight years. Moore grew up in Richland, Missouri, and said that he had always wanted to be a police officer.
Although Foley only has one officer, Chief Charles Hobby would remain an outstanding officer even on a larger force according to Dee Evans, Foley City Clerk.
No matter what the job is, a sense of humor is sometimes needed to get through it.
Robert Shramek has watched Lincoln County Fire Protection District 1 grow from the moment full-time firefighters were hired in 1999, when he was the fourth person added.
In 34 years in the fire service, Old Monroe Fire Protection District Battalion Chief Chuck Garver has gotten used to things changing at a moment’s notice.
On Sept. 19, Troy Buchanan’s football squad hosted Francis Howell Central for Homecoming.
The Elsberry Police Department has had its share of turnover the last few years, but Chief Randy Davis believes his personnel are set and of the highest quality.
The Winfield-Foley Fire Protection District is the second-largest fire department in Lincoln County in terms of equipment, station and calls ran.
In today’s society being a First Responder is more than dangerous, it is life threating at times. Those in any of the fields know the profession they chose would have times when situations would be unsafe.
Nothing is typical about the life of a paramedic.
For Lt. Nick Brimager, the opportunity to serve his hometown and keep it safe is a dream that has come true.
Chris Volend gets out of bed every morning looking forward to the next challenge.
If you’ve ever worked in an office, you’ve probably heard the word “ergonomic” tossed around a time or two. It simply means that something is designed to prevent injuries, such as carpel tunnel, scoliosis and other posture-related ailments. These specially designed tools give a greater rang…
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