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Accident at 61/South Lincoln Drive

By Bob Simmons | Posted on January 24, 2012 at 11:29 pm

On Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2012, at 6:17 p.m., Lincoln County Fire Protection District #1 responded to the intersection of Hwy. 61 and S. Lincoln Dr. in Troy for a reported motor vehicle accident.  On arrival, firefighters found a passenger van which had sustained major damage and in fact was nearly ripped in half, as well as an overturned dump truck with it’s entire load of corn spread over the highway.

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MoDOT to hold meeting in Hawk Point about bridge closures in area

By Bob Simmons | Posted on January 27, 2012 at 7:59 pm

Community Briefing to be Held in Hawk Point - The public is invited to stop by the Hawk Point Civic Center just off of Highway 47 in Hawk Point on Thursday, February 9 between 4:30 p.m. and 6 p.m. to learn more about the upcoming bridge work in the area.  The bridges in Lincoln County that will be replaced this year include Route D at Turkey Creek, Route E over

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  • Three transported from accident

    By Bob Simmons | Posted on January 27, 2012 at 12:15 pm

    A two-car accident occurred this morning on Hwy. 61 at the KK intersection just north of Cuivre River. Three people were transported from the scene and two others refused treatment. The accident resulted in both lanes of southbound 61 traffic to close while the injured were attended to. One lane was re-opened after several minutes. Names of the injured and cause of the accident will be available later by the

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  • Archery deer, turkey harvests up from last year

    By Bob Simmons | Posted on January 26, 2012 at 3:54 pm

    Bowhunters posted increases in both deer and turkey harvests during Missouri’s 2011-12 archery deer and turkey hunting seasons, topping the previous year’s figures by more than one-third. Hunters checked 52,671 deer during the four-month archery season. That is an increase of 10,299 (24 percent) from the previous year. Archers checked 2,923 turkeys, an increase of 739 (33.8 percent) from the 2010-2011 season. Jason Isabelle, a resource scientist for the Missouri

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Archery deer, turkey harvests up from last year

By Bob Simmons | Posted on January 26, 2012 at 3:54 pm

Bowhunters posted increases in both deer and turkey harvests during Missouri’s 2011-12 archery deer and turkey hunting seasons, topping the previous year’s figures by more than one-third. Hunters checked 52,671 deer during the four-month archery season. That is an increase of 10,299 (24 percent) from the previous year. Archers checked 2,923 turkeys, an increase of 739 (33.8 percent) from the 2010-2011 season. Jason Isabelle, a resource scientist for the Missouri

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  • CWD found in two free-ranging deer from Macon County

    By Bob Simmons | Posted on January 24, 2012 at 10:30 am

    Two positive results for Chronic Wasting Disease are first for free-ranging deer in Missouri.    The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) received two positive test results for Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) from 1,077 tissue samples taken from free-ranging deer harvested by hunters in north-central Missouri during the 2011 fall firearms deer season. Both positive test results were from adult bucks harvested by Missouri hunters in Macon County, and are the first CWD-positive

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  • Trojans win on ‘Night of Champions’; defeat DeSmet, girls defeat Marquette

    By Kristen Watson | Posted on January 23, 2012 at 9:47 am

    After losing to Hazelwood Central on Tuesday, Troy Buchanan High featured a strong shooting effort from beyond the arc against DeSmet resulting in an 82-76 win. This was a rematch of schools which met in last spring’s quarterfinal state game which the Trojans also won. Nolan Berry made 10 of 13 attempts from the field and finished with 26 points to lead the Spartans. Teammate Alex Bausch was perfect (8/8)

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Lifestyles

Money:it’s a family affair

By Bob Simmons | Posted on January 22, 2012 at 2:57 pm

If money makes the world go around, then not having enough of it can bring your smoothly spinning world to a screeching halt. Money is the No. 1 issue that families fight over, notes Cynthia Crawford, a University of Missouri Extension professional and family financial education specialist. Living hand-to-mouth is stressful, and money problems can embroil your family in continual arguments and disagreements. “Boy, are we in a land mine

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  • Peoples Bank & Trust welcomes Armstrong at Elsberry branch

    By Kristen Watson | Posted on January 16, 2012 at 12:37 pm

    John Armstrong

    Peoples Bank & Trust is pleased to announce John H. Armstrong has joined us as Vice President of Loans/Branch Manager at our Elsberry branch. John comes to us with 25 years of progressive experience in banking and credit with small and medium sized banks, government agencies, and corporate environments. In addition to his work in finance, Armstrong also spent 7 years as an adjunct professor of Managerial Economics at Central

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  • Drama-Rama is back with more lessons and techniques

    By Kristen Watson | Posted on January 16, 2012 at 9:58 am

    Spot Light Stars is thrilling again with this monthly class. Join the Directors of Spot Light Stars: Brandon Banks, Ellen Richards, and Sandy Turpin for an exciting opportunity to express yourself and learn the art of acting! The Drama-Rama as they are calling it, is an all day workshop for kids to come and learn, live, love and act! Spot Light Stars was so happy with the previous class they

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Entertainment

New Melle Passion play seeks actors, rehearsal schedule

By Bob Simmons | Posted on January 17, 2012 at 4:42 pm

The New Melle Community Passion Play will begin rehearsals for the Easter presentation of the last days in the life of Christ starting February 6th at Friedens Peace United Church of Christ (3560 Mill Street) 7:30 pm. This nondenominational event has been part of the community for over 30 years. No acting experience is necessary as there are many nonspeaking parts as crowd and Disciples.  All you need is a

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  • Drama-Rama is back with more lessons and techniques

    By Kristen Watson | Posted on January 16, 2012 at 9:58 am

    Spot Light Stars is thrilling again with this monthly class. Join the Directors of Spot Light Stars: Brandon Banks, Ellen Richards, and Sandy Turpin for an exciting opportunity to express yourself and learn the art of acting! The Drama-Rama as they are calling it, is an all day workshop for kids to come and learn, live, love and act! Spot Light Stars was so happy with the previous class they

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  • Sacred Heart Dinner Auction

    By Kristen Watson | Posted on January 16, 2012 at 9:50 am

    Auction Items

    These Sacred Heart students proudly display items donated to their annual dinner auction.  The 26th Annual Sacred Heart Dinner Auction will take place Saturday, Feb. 4 at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Troy. Doors open at 5:30 for social hour and viewing of silent and oral auction items, followed by a delicious meal.  The auction is sure to be exciting with quilts, tickets, handmade furniture, jewelry, autographed items, collectibles,

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