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Local GOP hosting annual Lincoln Days Saturday
Lincoln County Republicans will host their annual “Lincoln Days” on Saturday from 5-8 p.m. at the Lincoln County Fairgrounds.
Schnelle pleads guilty to reduced charge
A Hawk Point police officer facing multiple driving while intoxicated charges pleaded guilty Monday to a lesser offense in one of the two cases.
Merkel surrenders, posts bond
Former Lincoln County Sheriff’s Deputy handcuffed, fingerprinted and photographed after arrest on two felony perjury charges By Gregory Orear General Manager/Editor TROY – A former Lincoln County sheriff’s deputy accused…
Deal to pay for Chiefs, Royals stadiums fractures Missouri Freedom Caucus
A group of renegade GOP state lawmakers whose quarrels with party leaders defined years of Missouri legislative inaction appears to be ripping apart over a plan to fund stadiums for…
Redemption Ranch Expands, Dedicates Buildings
WINFIELD – Redemption Ranch is growing with last week’s ribbon cutting and dedication of a new building that sleeps up to 48 people at the sprawling event venue.
Despite Lawyer’s Claims, Former Deputy Remains A Wanted Man
In failed attempt to get bond reduced, Joel Eisenstein told the court Michael Merkel would be surrendering on Felony arrest warrant By Gregory Orear General Manager/Editor TROY – Despite repeated…
Lincoln Co. Eclipses 2024 Traffic Fatality Total
LINCOLN COUNTY – One year after a stark decrease in traffic fatalities, Lincoln County added two more in the last week to push the 2025 pace back to a possible record high.
Merkel Charged With Three Felonies
By Gregory Orear General Manager/Editor The Lincoln County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office filed felony perjury charges against a former Lincoln County Sheriff’s Deputy who provided false testimony that led to the…
10 Counties – 9 Disqualified Candidates
CherryRoad Media investigation reveals 9 officials from 10 counties elected April 8 are unqualified to serve, according to state law By Gregory Orear Senior Editor/Cherry RoadMedia JEFFERSON CITY – Missouri…
Summer Reading Program Starts at Powell Library
By Sunni Battin This year’s Summer Reading Program at the Powell Memorial Library is celebrating vibrancy in all forms, with the theme, “Color Our World” for all ages and offering…