News
Second Candidate Declines Troy City Administrator Offer
TROY – It’s back to the drawing board for a third time in terms of Troy’s search for a city administrator.
Norman Resigns from Troy Board of Aldermen
TROY – With more than a year remaining on his term, Troy Board of Alderman David Norman resigned unexpectedly last week to “focus” his energies on family and other community projects.
Troy Alderman Accused of Violating Ethics Policy
TROY – Even when he didn’t attend the meeting, Gary Leifert continued to be a lightning rod for controversy at Troy’s Board of Aldermen meeting last week.
Smith Sentenced to 20 Years for 2022 Shooting at Party
ELSBERRY – A Lincoln County judged sentenced a man to 20-years in prison who claimed he unintentionally shot an Elsberry teenager at a party nearly three years ago.
Zenk Transferred to Vandalia Prison
VANDALIA – Inmate Number 1396874, also known as Hailey Grace Zenk, spent her first night in prison last week, 72 hours after being sentenced to seven years for killing three teenagers in a drunk driving accident.
Toyota Donates 14 3D Printers to Lincoln County R-3
TROY - Albie at Boone Elementary School is getting some fresh gear.
The icky and yucky: County sees spike in winter season sickness
LINCOLN COUNTY - The chaos first began for Kelsey Brooks and her family on Jan. 31 when her oldest child awoke at midnight with a 102.5 fever.
TBHS Hosts 27th Annual Show Choir Invitational
TROY - To put it simply, seeing of any of three groups of show choirs from the Lincoln County R-III School District perform is well, show stopping.
Troy Man Killed in Wreck
LINCOLN COUNTY – A Troy man died last week in the first fatal car accident of 2025 in Lincoln County.
Hayes Dodges Jail, Felony In Plea Deal
TROY – In a real-life version of the famous Monopoly game, a Troy man seemingly purchased a "Get Out of Jail Free" card last week for a little less than $4K.