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Federal judge's ruling forces city to issue license
Bob Simmons
A federal district judge on July 11 issued a temporary restraining order against the City of Troy in regards to the Board of Aldermen's decision to revoke a business license for an adult business. The action resulted in the opening of Bliss located on West Cherry Street in Troy.
U.S. District Judge E. Richard Webber found in favor of the plaintiffs, Brandon Sambo, William Sambo, Lisa Sambo and Autumn Spears. They filed a two-count complaint against the city alleging deprivations of constitutional rights secured by the 1st, 4th and 14th amendments.
In his ruling, Judge Webber ordered "the City of Troy shall issue forthwith a city business license to the plaintiffs
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Federal judge's ruling forces city to issue license
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7/21/2008 11:26:23 AM
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A federal district judge on July 11 issued a temporary restraining order against the City of Troy in regards to the Board of Aldermen's decision to revoke a business license for an adult business. The action resulted in the opening of Bliss located on West Cherry Street in Troy.
U.S....
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Reisinger reigns over fair activities
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7/14/2008 11:34:36 AM
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"Family, Friends and Fun" was the theme of the 2008 Lincoln County Fair and all the activities held throughout last week.
Katie Reisinger, daughter of Nick and Ann Reisinger, was selected to reign over the fair as the 2008 Fair Queen at pageant ceremonies held July 5. Her...
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Federal and state officials visit Winfield farmers, inspect levee
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7/7/2008 12:21:41 PM
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On Tuesday July 1, Governor Matt Blunt sent the current Missouri Department of Agriculture Director Katie Smith to visit the flooded farmlands in Lincoln and St. Charles counties. Along with Smith, were Tim Kelley, executive director of the Missouri Farm Service Agency, Gene Danekas,...
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County declared major disaster area, FEMA opens center
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6/30/2008 11:47:37 AM
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Winfield Foley Fire Protection District (WFFPD) opens their doors again to assist flood victims.
The FEMA disaster relief center (DRC) has opened in the all purpose room at Winfield Foley Fire Protection District, Station 3 at 2663 E Hwy...
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Last levee breached, waters threaten East Winfield
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6/23/2008 12:34:21 PM
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At 5:03 a.m. on June 27, the Pin Oak Levee was breached, sending additional flood waters toward Winfield. The breech was not in the area were a wall of sandbags was placed to hold back water. It occurred in an area weakened by muskrat activity. The mammals had furrowed into the levee...
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American Red Cross opens 24-hour emergency shelter for flood victims
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6/18/2008 9:45:57 AM
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Friday Update (June 20)- As of 12:30 p.m. there have been no additional breaches overnight in Lincoln County. The primary levees between Elsberry and Winfield continue to have considerable overtopping. The four breaches between Winfield and Elsberry have widened slightly through the...
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LOCAL NEWS
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Board of aldermen address issues regarding aftermath of the 2008 flood
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7/21/2008 11:48:05 AM
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The City of Winfield Board Meeting was held on July 14, 2008 in the Winfield City Hall at 6 p.m.
After the meeting was called to order, the minutes and financial report were reviewed. The board approved paying the bills and accepting the minutes of last month's meeting.
The...
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Homeland Security chief tours Winfield, pledges aid
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7/14/2008 11:35:33 AM
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Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff (left) and Missouri Governor Matt Blunt talk with reporters following a briefing with local officials Monday at Winfield City Hall.
The recovery from the flood damage in the eastern side of Lincoln County is continuing as many residents...
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City of Troy dips into reserves, approves cuts for 2009 budget
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7/7/2008 12:24:20 PM
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The City of Troy is operating under a new budget, which was approved June 30 at a special board of aldermen meeting. The approval came following weeks of review, scrutiny by the board, Mayor Charles Kemper, City Treasurer Linda Flinn and many 'cost-cutting' reductions by the city department heads....
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Foley hit hard by floodwaters
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6/30/2008 12:19:51 PM
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As of Wednesday, Foley Chief of Police Max Collier stated that 24 people of the nearly 200 Foley residents were still living in their homes. He and Foley Assistant Chief of Police Richard Scotti have been working 12-hour shifts to protect the people, homes and businesses of Foley. The National Guard...
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Flooding closes dam, county officials prepare for water
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6/16/2008 11:16:55 AM
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Flood preparations are taking center stage in the St. Louis District of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers as the Mississippi River rises in the northern area of the district.
Heavy rains pounded the upper Midwestern states Wednesday. The National Weather Service predicted...
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Toyota production changes means 'no layoffs' at Bodine
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7/21/2008 11:41:19 AM
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The production changes announced last week by Toyota Motor Corp. will have minimal effect at the Bodine Aluminum production plant located in Troy.
Toyota, stung by sales declines in the pickup and SUV products, announced that it plans scale back truck and sport utility vehicles (SUV) production....
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Avenue of Saints events in county
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7/14/2008 11:36:06 AM
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HANNIBAL - While the dedication of the Avenue of the Saints highway was postponed due to flooding in the region, MoDOT has re-scheduled the celebration for Friday, July 25, hoping to coincide the dedication with the actual opening of the road.
On Friday, July 25 at...
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Disaster recovery center opens in Winfield
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7/7/2008 12:26:14 PM
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Winfield - A Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) opened at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, July 1, 2008, in Lincoln County to provide face-to-face assistance to those suffering damages from the recent flooding.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA)...
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We have a winner
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6/30/2008 12:07:42 PM
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Gerald and Joan Keeven, Elsberry, are the winners of the "Summer Fling" vacation contest sponsored by The Lincoln County Journal and 49 area businesses. They won a four-night stay at the beautiful Playa Mujeres Resort in Cancun, Mexico (a $2,500 value) and $450 in cash provided by The Lincoln County...
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Brinker earns most improved athlete award at Lindenwood
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7/21/2008 11:29:32 AM
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Ryan Brinker, a 2005 graduate of Winfield High School, was recently acknowledged at the Annual Athletic Awards Program held at the Anheuser Busch Banquet Center on the campus of Lindenwood University.
Brinker competes as a pole vaulter on the Lindenwood Lion's multi-time national champion...
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Matthews named head coach of Winfield football program
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7/14/2008 11:55:55 AM
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Winfield High School has selected David Matthews as their new head football coach. Matthews comes to the district with a total of 23 years of experience in education, 21 teaching, and 18 in coaching.
Matthews graduated from Central Methodist College (University) in 1984 with...
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Aaron Shafer accepts Cubs' offer, continues on path to a lifelong dream
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7/7/2008 12:29:27 PM
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Being a major league baseball player is a 'dream' for many young, aspiring boys who play on the many ballfields throughout the nation. While many participate, only a few realize and have the opportunity to pursue that dream on a professional level. For Aaron Shafer, 21, Moscow Mills, the path to the...
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Martial arts students clean up at tournament
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6/30/2008 12:31:16 PM
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The United Martial Arts Chapman Academy (UMACA) of Troy competed in the S. U. Kim Tournament. In total the 15 participants brought home 40 medals, which included 13 first-place, 14 second-place, and 13 third-place.
Participants performed in four categories - breaking,...
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