Newsletter Early Week
On the move: New Walking Club Forms
LINCOLN COUNTY - The steps and the social interaction of are of equal measure for Lincoln County Wellness Walkers, a new walking club that began earlier this month and aims to help people be their healthiest.“Part of my vision was to form a community of individuals who can motivate and encourage each other into wellness, social connection, and safety,” said Shannon Burkemper, chief medical officer for the Lincoln County Ambulance District. “We hope to have guest walkers who will come out to answer questions, demonstrate, and possibly provide feedback.”The new club is for people of all ages and meets every Tuesday regardless of walking status — be it a beginner, intermediate, or expert walker.
Case Sentenced to Prison in DWI Death
BOWLING GREEN – It might have been a Saturday morning, but the bank officer came in anyway to meet with Steven and Donna Tucker.July 8, 2023 was an important day for the Tuckers. They signed the loan documents that morning allowing them to buy a home next door to Donna’s aging father.
Retiring Librarian Honored At Annual Dinner
ELSBERRY - At the Elsberry Palmer Library benefit this past Saturday, guests had the opportunity to be SARAH-NADE’d in honor of the retirement of long-time librarian Sarah Hunt.
Fired Maid Charged With Stealing
TROY - The Lincoln County Prosecutor’s Office charged a former employee of a Winfield-based maid service for one of possibly several thefts.
Tragic Accident Spawns Highway 79 Safety Coalition
Tragic Accident Spawns Highway 79 Safety CoalitionEver since multiple lives were taken in a crash on Highway 79 nearly two years ago, Audrey Lee of Winfield, wanted to do something to make driving that highway safer. Late last year, she finally got her chance when a group of concerned citizens like her along with first responders and local officials banded together to create the Highway 79 Coalition.“Seconds absolutely count and minutes absolutely count in accidents.
Tax credits aim to rebuild Missouri's film industry
For 10 years, Missouri had no incentive for production companies to film in the state. Now, more TV and film sets are coming to Missouri thanks to help from a tax credit established in 2023.
USDA announces Avian Influenza funding; updates information on strategy
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins announced up to $100 million in funding for research into various methods of preventing Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in poultry flocks including therapeutics, vaccines and research.
Citizens Silenced by Council
ELSBERRY - There always seems to be a controversial topic at the Elsberry Board of Aldermen meeting, and the March meeting was no different.
From a Concerned Citizen: It's Time to Pay Attention
How long is it going to take before the American people stand up and say "Enough is Enough!"