Newsletter Early Week
Missouri Lawmakers Pass School Cell Phone Ban
A bill passed by the state legislature Tuesday and on its way to the governor will require school districts to create a policy banning cell phone usage throughout the school day, including during breaks between classes and at lunch.
Lincoln County 4-H Members Participate in 4-H Day at the Capitol
Jefferson City – Eleven 4-H members and two volunteers from Lincoln County joined nearly 900 Missouri 4-H participants at the State Capitol March 26 for 4-H Day at the Capitol. This event provided youth with the opportunity to engage in civic leadership, meet state legislators, and advocate for Missouri 4-H.
Missouri bill permitting homeschoolers to participate in sports, extracurricular activities sent to governor
A bill allowing homeschooled students to take part in public and charter school athletics and activities has passed both the Missouri House and Senate and is awaiting Gov. Mike Kehoe’s signature.
Four TBHS Seniors Awarded McCoy Scholarship for STEM Studies
TROY – Four exceptional seniors from Troy Buchanan High School were recognized during the school’s Senior Awards Night with the distinguished David W. McCoy Scholarship.
Auditors Meet With Elsberry Officials, Residents
ELSBERRY – Representatives from the state auditor’s office met with citizens and Elsberry’s Board of Aldermen Tuesday in preparation of their citizen-requested audit of the city’s finances.
Deutsch Attorney: 'We Believe These Allegations to be False'
The defense attorneys of a Winfield woman facing felony charges of neglect, child abuse, and child endangerment will soon be pushing for bail reduction. Brenda Deutsch's attorneys, Joseph Flees II and Daniel Juengel of Frank and Juengel Law Firm in Clayton per court records, will be attempting to lessen her $250,000 cash-only bond.
Fire Chief Discusses Safety Concerns with Apartment Residents
TROY – The Lincoln County Fire Chief met last week with residents at Sunrise Villa regarding safety and fire code concerns.
Elsberry Alderman's Eligibility to Serve Questioned
LINCOLN COUNTY – Seven officials elected in the most recent municipal election jeopardized their ballot eligibility by owing back taxes, with one of them getting elected before resolving the issue, according to a Lincoln County Journal investigation. That one official, Danielle Rockwell, now faces an uncertain future as to her eligibility as an Elsberry Board of Alderman.
Devastating Impact: One dead, three injured in four-car crash on Hwy. 61
By Sunni BattinSpecial to the Journal The Missouri State Highway Patrol (MSHP) is investigating a four-vehicle crash that resulted in the death of a 23-year-old woman from Old Monroe and…
Music with a Purpose: Guitars for Vets Program Seeks to Strike a Cord
TROY - The force of music can be healing powerful, and empowering. In fact, the Guitars for Vets program with a recently established Troy Chapter, is hoping to bring veterans together with music, support, and social connection.“Music can influence the brain and brain development,” said Steve Wright, coordinator of the Guitars for Vets program chapter in Troy.