Providing young people with fun, healthy alternatives to substance abuse has been the goal of the Drug Alcohol Reduction Team (D.A.R.T.) in Lincoln County and this week, the first of what is expected to be an annual event will be held. There are 34 teams comprised of students from the four public school districts who have registered to play in the Mud Volleyball Tournament May 23 at the Lincoln County
Last fall saw a successful effort in the placement of a memorial for Korean War veterans in Lincoln County. This year, there is an effort to help recognize individual veterans who served their country during Korean War years (1950-1954). The Korean War Memorial Bench is located on the lawn of the Lincoln County Courthouse on Main Street in Troy. Troy VFW members at the time Irvin Bueneman, Ron Smith and
On Sunday, May 5, Troy First Baptist Church hosted the Salute to Commitment ceremony for graduating seniors of Lincoln County who have chosen to enlist in one of the branches of military. The ceremony was a tribute to each branch of service and also had a slideshow of places around Lincoln County. The slideshow represented a lot to the boys who were getting ready to leave as they will begin
National Drug Court Month began May 1 and will continue to the end of May. The resolution/proclamation reads as the following: Whereas, Drug Courts are proven budget solution that benefit all facets of society; and Whereas, Drug Courts are an essential component of our justice system which save vast criminal justice resources and keep individuals out of jail and engaged with their communities as productive, tax-paying citizens; and Whereas, Drug
Drive and dedication will get you far in life and with those qualities, it can also be a big help to others in the community. Leslie Lomax, and her husband Lance, have been working hard to give their children everything they can, but when they found out that their youngest son, Landon, had Down Syndrome, they had to think of something special. “I was watching the Today show back in
Making this summer extra special for your children is as easy as a visit to the Powell Memorial Library. Reading is recognized as one of the most important contributing factors to a child’s success in school. Good readers become good students. And children who are read to regularly at an early age generally become better readers and develop a love of books and reading. Children and their families can explore
Crider Health Center and Ruby Tuesday are partnering to provide hope for healthier lives to those in our community who need it most. On May 9th and 10th, diners who visit Ruby Tuesday in Wentzville will have 20 percent of their purchase donated to Crider Health Center simply by presenting a flyer to their server. Flyers can be found on the event page of Crider’s website at www.cridercenter.org. All donations will fund
Providing young people with fun, healthy alternatives to substance abuse has been
Last fall saw a successful effort in the placement of a memorial
Providing young people with fun, healthy alternatives to substance abuse has been
Last fall saw a successful effort in the placement of a memorial