Lincoln County
Leah Chaney joins Merkel's defense team
TROY – A former Lincoln County sheriff’s deputy accused of lying twice in a pair of highly-publicized murder trials has a new attorney: the prosecutor who had him testify.
Local Farmer's Markets provide variety in selection
LINCOLN COUNTY - Throughout summer and fall, Farmer’s Markets are a big attraction. Locally, there are three, including two in Troy, the Lincoln County Farmer's Market and one at the VFW along with the Winfield Farmer’s Artisan Market.
Lincoln Co. sheriff's office, deputies, accused in wrongful death lawsuit
LINCOLN COUNTY - A wrongful death lawsuit filed Tuesday accuses Lincoln County Sheriff's deputies of releasing an intoxicated teenager minutes before she caused a fiery two-car accident that killed four people. The family of Rachael “Grace” Neldon of Elsberry is claiming law enforcement officers failed to follow proper protocols after responding to a party in rural Old Monroe where numerous teenagers were found drinking alcohol and smoking marijuana.
Deutsch arrested on stealing, forgery charges
TROY – A Winfield woman recently released on a reduced bond on child abuse allegations surrendered to authorities this week on a warrant charging her with four more felonies.
Moscow Mills woman accused of defrauding SNAP
MOSCOW MILLS – A Lincoln County judge signed an arrest warrant last week for the arrest of a Moscow Mills woman accused of defrauding a state food-assistance program.
Sheriff’s department arrests Kilgore on SNAP fraud charges
Moscow Mills woman arrested Wednesday afternoon on felony warrants By Gregory Orear Lincoln County Journal The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Department arrested a Moscow Mills woman… Login to continue reading Login…
The Life of an Undercover Officer
EDITOR'S NOTE: Due to the sensitive and dangerous nature of the work, the identity of the current undercover officer featured in this article has been changed.
Hawk Point police officer resigns following DWI charges
HAWK POINT – A former Hawk Point police officer resigned earlier this month following a series of Lincoln County Journal articles reporting two driving while intoxicated arrests.According to Hawk Point City Attorney Jesse Granneman, Nickolas Schnelle resigned his position July 2 after more than a year of service with Hawk Point Police. Schnelle went on leave following the Journal’s first article, published May 28, reporting two pending DWI charges.
'One Connection, One Community'
SILEX – In this instance, Lynne Luckett’s mom would probably cut her some slack.