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Candidate Profile – Hoffman, Gebhart run in Troy Ward One
EDITOR’S NOTE: Here are the candidate profiles for Preston Gebhart and Terri Huffman, candidates for alderman from Troy Ward One. Name: Preston Gebhart Family: Wife Kelly, Kids – Jensen, 24, Corbin 23,…
Moscow Mills Featuring Numerous Ballot Issues
MOSCOW MILLS - Two big measures on the ballot for Moscow Mills on April 8 could have a big impact if approved by voters.
Case Sentenced to 12.5 Years in DWI Death of Deputy
BOWLING GREEN – It might have been a Saturday morning, but the bank officer came in anyway to meet with Steven and Donna Tucker. July 8, 2023 was an important…
Tuesday's Election Filled With Issues, Races
LINCOLN COUNTY – With hundreds of millions of dollars in proposed taxes and numerous contested races, Tuesday’s ballot will be stuffed for most Lincoln County voters.
Longtime Foster Parent Accused of Abuse, Trafficking
WINFIELD – The Lincoln County Prosecuting Attorney is investigating child abuse and trafficking allegations that include the swap of a child for a monkey.
Tragic Accident Spawns Highway 79 Safety Coalition
Tragic Accident Spawns Highway 79 Safety CoalitionEver since multiple lives were taken in a crash on Highway 79 nearly two years ago, Audrey Lee of Winfield, wanted to do something to make driving that highway safer. Late last year, she finally got her chance when a group of concerned citizens like her along with first responders and local officials banded together to create the Highway 79 Coalition.“Seconds absolutely count and minutes absolutely count in accidents.
Forum on $80 Million Bond Issue Draws Small Crowd
TROY – If attendance at a community forum is any indication, there’s a lot of apathy in the Lincoln County school district regarding Proposition Kids.
Fired Maid Charged With Stealing
TROY - The Lincoln County Prosecutor’s Office charged a former employee of a Winfield-based maid service for one of possibly several thefts.
Local Impact of Tariffs Remains Minimal
LINCOLN COUNTY - In a trade fight that keeps escalating and the potential of a looming financial crisis, one phrase remains synonymous: wait and see.In the two months of President Donald Trump’s second term, tariffs, a charge or tax by a government or a country on imports of goods, has been a constant conversation topic. Earlier this month though, the concern of tariffs skyrocketed when on March 4, Trump issued 25 percent tariffs on Canada and Mexico.
State Rep Discusses Legislation; Seeks Teacher Nominees
As promised, the Missouri House of Representatives is honoring our commitment to prioritize families and children, passing several key pieces of legislation aimed at improving childcare access, expanding healthcare coverage and strengthening support for working parents. As the Legislative Spring Break is upon the Missouri House of Representatives, I would like to reflect on the numerous accomplishments Members have achieved in support of our constituents at home.