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Former Troy man arrested for possessing, creating child pornography
Gregory Orear Lincoln County Journal TROY – Law enforcement arrested a former Troy resident Friday afternoon at his Lake St. Louis home on charges he possessed and created child pornography.…

Powell Memorial Library receives $35K for bookmobile
TROY - The Lincoln County R-III School District recently announced Powell Memorial Library has been awarded two grants totaling $35,000 to expand library access across the District.
Lincoln Co. Sheriff's Department continues Piper investigation
FOLEY – The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Department is taking a new look at a 20-year-old case of a missing Foley girl that has puzzled investigators and family members.
Lincoln County school officials say TikTok urinating challenge has come to Troy
TROY – A social media trend involving urinating on university and high school campuses has apparently come to Lincoln County. Lincoln County R-III school officials sent out an email this…
Meeting on proposed subdivision turns heated
TROY – A typically routine workshop meeting became so contentious last week, the Troy Board of Aldermen couldn't even agree to end it.
Engineers: New subdivision would help with flooding
TROY – A proposed subdivision on the west side of Troy would reduce stormwater runoff by about half to an adjacent subdivision frequently besieged with flash flooding, according to preliminary engineering studies.
Troy resident accused of providing, preparing bogus insurance certificates
TROY - The Missouri Department Labor Fraud Unit charged a Troy man with filing false documents relating to worker’s compensation benefits connected to his roofing company.

‘I hate my own skin’
Foster, adopted children molested by Ronald Graham provide victim impact statements before he’s sentenced to 10 years in prison By Gregory Orear General Manager/Editor TROY – While stepping lightly, guided…

Silex youth vying for Athlete of the Year
SILEX - Lincoln County's very own nine-year-old, Hailynn McIntyre, is one step away from the semifinals of a national competition for Youth Athlete of the Year.
Tuesday morning accident claims 10th life in 2025
Two-car accident occurred on Highway W, northeast of Troy LINCOLN COUNTY – A two-car accident in rural Lincoln County claimed the life of a Troy woman Tuesday morning. According to…