Newsletter Early Week
Troy South Students Install Bat Houses at Kiwanis Park
Bats have generally been known to have a bad reputation. In movies and in society, they are often depicted as creepy.
Former Soccer League President Pleads Guilty to Felony Stealing
TROY – The former president of the Troy Soccer League recently pleaded guilty to felony theft charges but avoided jail time after agreeing to pay more than $30K in restitution and issue a formal apology.
Silex Graduates 25 Seniors
Graduation day is a momentous occasion marking the culmination of years of dedication, learning and growth. The 25 graduates of Silex High School gathered with their families, friends and faculty on Sunday to celebrate this significant achievement and step forward into the next chapter of their lives.
USDA trade mission to Hong Kong offers opportunities
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s upcoming trade mission in mid-May will focus on expanding export opportunities in Hong Kong and the Southeast Asian market.
Deutsch Indicted by Grand Jury On Three Felonies
TROY – A Lincoln County grand jury Wednesday indicted a foster mother to more than 200 children accused of “systemic” child abuse and even allegations of trading a child for a monkey.
'A win-win for everyone': New county initiative strives to lessen waste, help others
A new initiative connecting financially-strapped patients with much needed but unused diabetic supplies recently started in Lincoln County. While diabetes a chronic disease with no cure, impacting millions and can lead to possibly fatal consequences, insulin can be a critical treatment tool, but it can also be expensive.
Insect farming provides added value byproducts
When thinking about farming, insects are usually not something that comes to mind. However, there is work being done to use insects in existing agricultural food systems to produce proteins.
'Horrifying': Missouri draws scorn over treatment of teen mom in foster care
In the week since a teen mom in foster care went public about her struggles with Missouri’s social services agency to keep her baby, she’s faced renewed threats of being separated from her 9-week-old daughter.
Deutsch Attorney: 'We Believe These Allegations to be False'
The defense attorneys of a Winfield woman facing felony charges of neglect, child abuse and child endangerment will soon be pushing for bail reduction.
Koch, Dodson chosen outstanding seniors
The annual Elsberry High School Alumni Association honored an outstanding senior girl and boy at the banquet on Saturday evening.