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Mother speaks out against marijuana use in teens
TROY – Wednesday was an important day for Laura Stack.
Contractor chastised for burning brush
MOSCOW MILLS - A recent burning of brush near the Tropicana Village Mobile Home Park in Moscow Mills resulted in several complaints and concerns by local residents.

Whitbey convicted of sodomy
TROY – A Middle Brook man was found guilty of 14 counts of statutory sodomy last week in a case involving a minor under the age of 14.
Gaetz bows out as Trump’s pick for Attorney General
WASHINGTON — Former Florida Congressman Matt Gaetz announced Thursday he’s withdrawing as President- elect Donald Trump’s planned nominee for attorney general days after securing the appointment.

Oasis officially opens new building
Three days after voters decided to allow abortions to resume in Missouri after a 2-year moratorium, a new pregnancy resource center officially opened its doors in Troy with the opposite goal in mind.
Water district disputes Troy’s sewer tap charge
TROY - As tensions between the city of Troy and Public Water Supply District 2 (PWSD) rise, one ongoing financial matter does not seem to be helping.
Exploring solutions to the obesity epidemic: Part 3
LINCOLN COUNTY - The big fat truth is there is a big fat lie — obesity is not merely an individual problem according to health professionals.
Proposed county water system to ease strain
As one of the fastest growing counties in Missouri, Lincoln County has at times seemed to be racing to keep up in terms of infrastructure and resources.

Local Revolutionary War soldiers honored during Veterans Day ceremony
The Troy Chapter Daughters of t he American Revolution hosted another dedication ceremony to honor two more Lincoln County Revolutionary War Patriots this week.

Elsberry cross country shines at state meet
COLUMBIA--The Elsberry boys team achieved another first in the history of the program as they finished in second place at the Missouri State Cross Country Championships in Columbia on Nov. 9. Two Elsberry boys and one girl, Jedidiah Heras, Nolan Wilson, and Falyn Davidson earned medals and a spot on the All-State team.