Opinion

Troy BOA embracing ‘tax and spend’ approach

In the 1930s, with the Works Progress Administration in full gear amidst the backdrop of The Great Depression, Republicans created a derisive moniker for The Democrats: Tax and Spend.

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R-III working to ‘beef-up’ school lunches

By James SmithA new public-private partnership is enhancing the nutrition of local children’s school lunches.The Lincoln County R-III School District is bringing more locally raised food to student lunches. The district is partnering with the MO Beef Kids program, thanks to a $17,000 Local Food for Schools grant from the Missouri Department of Elementary and…

Community

Groups put children’s heart health in the spotlight

By Stan SchwartzRecently, young athletes received heart screening at the Pike-Lincoln Technology Center.“It was a very special day that filled my heart in ways I can’t fully put into words,” said Billie Stahlschmidt.She is approaching the 20th anniversary of losing her son, DJ Chastain, who died after his heart stopped at a basketball practice in…

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MDC hosting mentored dove hunts in St. Charles

St. CHARLES — The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) and the Great Rivers Habitat Alliance (GRHA) invite youth and first-time hunters to participate in mentored dove hunts at the Jay and Carolyn Henges Wetland Education and Conservation Center.

Opinion

Troy BOA embracing ‘tax and spend’ approach

In the 1930s, with the Works Progress Administration in full gear amidst the backdrop of The Great Depression, Republicans created a derisive moniker for The Democrats: Tax and Spend.