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Lincoln County Clerk Releases Election Information
TROY – In person absentee voting has started for the Nov. 3 general election. According to a press release from County Clerk Kenneth Schulte, in person absentee voting began Sept. 22 and continues until the close of business on Monday, Oct. 19. Voters who expect to be absent on Election Day can bring their photo…
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Author discusses slavery in Lincoln Co.
Patrick Sullivan By Stan SchwartzTroy Free PressThere was a time in Missouri’s history when people were openly bought and sold as slaves and Pike and Lincoln counties ranked seventh and 14th respectively in the number owned by Missouri farmers.Even though Missouri’s politicians never voted to secede from the Union, it was considered a slave state.Author…
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Troy Defeats Francis Howell Central, continues their winning streak
By Layla ArnoldSpecial to the Troy Free PressThe Troy Buchanan Trojans kept up their winning streak in last week’s game against the Francis Howell Central Spartans. The Trojans brought home a 42-2 victory Thursday, Sept.17. This win moved Troy to 3-1 on the season.The Spartans finished the game with a 2-2 record.Troy had a tough…