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Commissioner Bass arrested for purchasing narcotics
Bob Simmons

Investigators with Lincoln County's Joint Narcotics Enforcement Team (NET) arrested Lincoln County Commissioner Matthew Bass, 46, of Troy, on Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2009, for two counts of possession of a Controlled Substance.

Narcotics investigators had received tips from the community that Bass was routinely purchasing illegal prescription painkillers from area drug dealers.  Investigators began looking into the complaints, and soon discovered Bass was in fact engaging in illegal activities.

On November 4, 2009, narcotics investigators observed Bass illegally purchasing morphine and the

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Commissioner Bass arrested for purchasing narcotics
11/6/2009 9:55:54 AM

Investigators with Lincoln County's Joint Narcotics Enforcement Team (NET) arrested Lincoln County Commissioner Matthew Bass, 46, of Troy, on Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2009, for two counts of possession of a Controlled Substance.

Narcotics investigators...

Judge rules for sheriff in suit against commissioners
11/2/2009 9:47:15 AM

A judge has ruled that Lincoln County has to pay the bills submitted by Sheriff Mike Krigbaum. This was the ruling rendered in a suit filed by the first-year sheriff after the Lincoln County commissioners had attempted to reduce spending due to less revenue coming in from sales...

Andy Doll wins $10,000 in Harrah's talent competition
10/26/2009 10:15:02 AM

A former resident demonstrated his singing talents beyond the classroom, winning a recent prestigious singing competition.

Andrew Doll, formerly of Hawk Point and now a vocal music teacher at Fort Madison High School in Ft. Madison, Iowa,...

City of Foley receives funding from USDA Rural Development
10/19/2009 10:21:59 AM

Janie Dunning, the Missouri state director of the USDA Rural Development, presented the City of Foley with a $411,100 mock check on Thursday, Oct. 1, 2009. The funds will be used to construct a new centralized wastewater system to meet current standards as required by the Department...

City of Silex receives funds to upgrade sewer system
10/12/2009 10:04:43 AM

City representatives of Silex gratefully accepted a mock check for $752,560 on Thursday, Oct. 1, 2009, from Janie Dunning, the Missouri state director of USDA Rural Development.

The funds will be used to upgrade the sewer system so that...

Chandler: proposed bond issue could make 'tremendous difference' in Winfield schools
10/5/2009 1:01:49 PM

The Winfield School District could soon see vast improvements in all of its schools if the Proposition KIDS bond issue passes in November.

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LOCAL NEWS

Food pantry moves closer to new quarters
11/2/2009 9:48:26 AM

Efforts to secure a new facility and a new location for Bread For Life Food Pantry accelerated last week.

Pastor Donna Doan said the committee overseeing the operation of the pantry met last week regarding the future of the food pantry,...

Winfield schools report drop in attendance due to flu
10/26/2009 10:17:20 AM

Attendance throughout all schools in the Winfield School District has plummeted in recent days due to student illness, said Superintendent Jim Chandler at the district's school board meeting last Tuesday.

According to data collected by...

More than 200 participate in First Annual Earthwise Industries 5K
10/19/2009 10:20:35 AM

The event was held on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2009, and began around 7:45 a.m., at Earthwise Industries, located at 1386 S. Main St. in Troy. Participants followed "chalk" markers to the finish line of the parking lot of Earthwise Industries. The Key Club and other volunteers wrote...



AREA NEWS


Investigators seek motive behind Elsberry City Hall break-in
11/2/2009 9:50:15 AM

On Tuesday morning, Elsberry citizens were baffled when they found crime tape wrapped around city hall.

According to authorities, the city hall was broken into between midnight and 4 a.m. Tuesday morning. The suspect or suspects broke...

2009 Adopt-A-Families see increase in numbers
10/26/2009 10:19:54 AM

For the past several weeks, volunteers have been faithfully meeting with local family's who are in need of help this holiday season. Countless hours have already been spent answering phones, returning messages, making appointments,  verifying information, and even babysitting...

Troy school district to host transition fair open to all Lincoln County students
10/19/2009 10:23:15 AM

The Lincoln County R-III School District is ensuring students with disabilities reach their goals after graduation even if they do not attend school in the R-III District. On Wednesday, Oct. 21, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., the Lincoln County Transition Team will host a Transition...

Elsberry takes steps to becoming historic district
10/12/2009 10:07:24 AM

Elsberry city officials are working to have Elsberry registered as a Historic District on the National Historic Registry in hopes of receiving funds to renovate historic buildings and increase tourism in the community.

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Officials concerned over flooding if levee is raised in northern area
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Lincoln and Pike County officials met at 2 p.m. in the Pike County Fairgrounds Building to discuss The Mississippi River Commission proposed Plan H that calls for higher levees throughout certain regions in Missouri, Illinois and Iowa.

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The Lincoln County Journal joins Twitter
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The Lincoln County Journal is trying something new. For the first time our weekly paper will be going daily. If that wasn't enough we will be going hourly. For the first time the readers of The Lincoln County Journal will be able to get their Lincoln County news minute-by-minute....



SPORTS


Trojanettes earn trip to sectionals; Lady Warriors fall in district
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Amid a sea of purple- and gold-dressed fans screaming "T-B-H-S" and stomping their feet on the bleachers, the Troy volleyball team celebrated their second district championship in a row last Tuesday night at Timberland High School.

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Lady Warriors end successful season
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Troy, Winfield advance to softball sectionals, Elsberry, Silex fall in district play
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The scoreboard at Winfield High School almost exploded last Friday during the Homecoming tussle with Fort Zumwalt East. The teams put a combined 49 points on the board in the first half alone, but East dominated the second half en route to a 62-27 win over the Warriors.



 

 




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