Newsletter Mid Week
Expand your grilling horizons this summer
The Fourth of July is a day to celebrate the birthday of the United States of America. Americans celebrate the Fourth of July in various ways, many of which involve spending time outdoors with family and friends.
Lincoln County Fair starts with pageant, parade
The Lincoln County Fair officially started this week with the crowning of a new queen on Saturday and a parade Sunday evening.
Troy BOA overrides veto, approves retirement increase
TROY – The Troy Board of Aldermen voted a second time 4-2 to increase city employee retirement benefits, overriding the mayor’s veto.
Extension Council awards three scholarships
LINCOLN COUNTY - Three local students recently received scholarships sponsored by the Lincoln County Extension Council.
Local bank collects funds for backpack, book programs
ELSBERRY - Two valuable programs at Elsberry Schools are getting a financial boost from local bank First Mid.
A hub of the community': Moscow Mills begins planning for a new park
A new Moscow Mills park with the capacity to serve as an entertainment venue is in the very early stages of planning and set to be completed by 2028 if not earlier.“A city park helps bring the community together,” said Moscow Mills Mayor Lisa Meyer. “Amenities for all ages allow residents from different areas of the city a place to gather and get to know one another.
Arrest made in 2019 Elsberry murder
TROY - A former Wentzville man imprisoned in a federal prison returned to Lincoln County this week on charges he murdered an Elsberry resident nearly six years ago.
Sweet Victory, Soured Reign: Defrocked Rodeo Queen Sues Pageant
Winning a pageant is usually a crowning achievement and a stepping stone to something greater.
The T-Shirt Gun
The energy in the auditorium was already electric. Every single act in the middle school variety show received thunderous applause, a standing ovation.
Six-year-old girl survives multiple dog bites
EDITOR'S NOTE: This is the first of a two-part series about a dog attack injured a six-year-old Lincoln County girl, Kennedy Hudson. In next week’s issue, the Hudson family discuss their advocacy work on dog bites and attacks.