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LCR3 saves taxpayers over $22 million since 1997
At its December meeting, the Lincoln County R-3 school board finalized a bond refinancing that’s expected to save the school district more than $1 million in interest payments.
New shoplifting data explains why they’re locking up the toothpaste
CHICAGO — Shoplifting rates in the three largest U.S. cities — New York, Los Angeles and Chicago — remain higher than they were before the pandemic, according to a report last month from the nonpartisan research group Council on Criminal Justice.
Correction
In a story that ran in last week's Lincoln County Journal on the Troy Board of Aldermen, Harold Horner was misquoted as stating he told Gary Leifert to shut up, when in fact, it was alderman David Norman, who was seated between the two, who made the remark. The Journal apologizes for any inconvenience this error may have caused.
“Overwhelmed with gratitude”:
Stranger frees teen in overturned vehicle
New owners, new website for Lincoln County Journal
With Cherry Road Media assuming ownership from Lakeway Publishing Jan. 1 at The Lincoln County Journal, there will be a few changes, most noticeably though with the website.
Families’ sorrow deepens after Zenk’s release
The Christmas season is one typically associated with love, joy and goodwill to your fellow man.
New hands free cell phone law takes effect Jan. 1 in Missouri
Jennifer Lamb Neldon is all for safe and alert drivers.

Pair charged with neglect, abuse of baby
TROY – More than three months after getting kicked out of a homeless shelter, a couple living in a tent behind Wal-Mart have been charged for child endangerment for “tossing” a newborn into the air and feeding it garlic bread.

Toyota Missouri building bikes, better communities
TROY - Acting for others and collaboration are key pillars of the Toyota Way.