For the past 20 or so years, Troy R-III first graders have been able to enjoy a fishing field trip at the end of the year to the Duck Pond in Troy. “We really enjoy having the kids come out and learn a little about fishing. We are very appreciative of the fire department and parents that come out to help with this event every year,” said Kevin Eulinger, Conservation
Students from Pike-Lincoln Technical Center in Eolia journeyed to Linn State Technical College to compete in the state Skills USA contest. Students from the Diesel and Welding Technology programs competed against other students from all over the state to determine who would represent Missouri at the National contest in Kansas City. Competing in the technical writing contest for the Diesel Technology program included Troy High Seniors Dominic Ferrante and Rusty
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
The early springtime brings a lot of concern and “what ifs” for many area residents who reside in the floodplains. This year the scare happened within the blink of an eye as steady rains rushed many rivers, creeks and lakes out of their banks. Residents who are at risk of having water in their homes packed up and moved their belongings to safer, drier areas, while others waited out the
The seniors in Lincoln County will formally be honored this month during respective Commencement services. The services will honor the students for completing one step in their journey through life while embarking on a very exciting, but challenging, path for their future. The Lincoln County Journal continues a tradition with a pictorial section with pictures of graduating seniors. Also, each school district was contacted and asked to submit an outstanding
Elaine Henderson, Superintendent of Silex R-1 School District, has been appointed to the Board of Directors for the Missouri Association of School Business Officials (MoASBO). Henderson has been a member of MoASBO for five years. She was named as their small school representative to the board of directors. MoASBO was designed to establish high standards of ethics and efficiency in business methods and practices as related to the administration and
Students at the Sacred Heart School in Troy were dressed from head to toe in Cardinal’s gear in preparation for a fun filled anti-drug program. Joe Cunningham along with the St. Louis Cardinal’s own Fredbird came to the school on April 24 to present their program known as “Doin’ It Right” which has been to many area schools over the past 25 years. The program talks about the dangers of
On Sunday, May 5, Troy First Baptist Church hosted the Salute to
National Drug Court Month began May 1 and will continue to the
Troy girls track had a strong showing at the varsity GAC South
Jacob Williams, a junior at Troy Buchanan, is the GAC South Division
On Sunday, May 5, Troy First Baptist Church hosted the Salute to
National Drug Court Month began May 1 and will continue to the