Newsletter Early Week
We're Going to Find Out How Important Child Safety Is
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Split Troy Board Approves $1.5M Outer Road, Repeals Code of Conduct
TROY – Troy’s Board of Aldermen may have a lot of new faces, but that doesn’t mean they are going to agree with each other. With four new aldermen elected…
Lincoln County Man Arrested on Child Pornography Charges
TROY – Authorites arrested a rural Lincoln County man Thursday night on charges of possession of child pornography amidst allegations he hid a camera in a bathroom. Jeremy Crouch, 40,…
Deutsch Hires Private Attorneys After Winning Public Defender Appeal
TROY – Five days after winning an appeal allowing for a public defender, a stepmother accused of child abuse and trading a child for a monkey hired to private attorneys to represent it.
Sheriff Disputes Demise of SRO Program
TROY - Rumors of the demise of the School Resource Officer program are greatly exaggerated, according to the Lincoln County Sheriff. In an exclusive interview with The Lincoln County Journal, Sheriff Rick Harrell said while he is pursuing "alternative funding" options for the program, he is not considering eliminating it, contrary to a report from a Troy alderman.
'Systematic Approach' Credited for Use Tax Passage
MOSCOW MILLS - A third try for the Moscow Mills 1.5 percent use tax or Proposition U on the April 8 ballot was a success.
Passion a Must for Life Success
Do you think Edmund Hillary was passionate about climbing Mt. Everest? How about Chuck Yeager? Could he have accomplished all he did without passion? In fact, is it possible for any major achievement to be realized by an individual who lacks passion?
On the move: New Walking Club Forms
LINCOLN COUNTY - The steps and the social interaction of are of equal measure for Lincoln County Wellness Walkers, a new walking club that began earlier this month and aims to help people be their healthiest.“Part of my vision was to form a community of individuals who can motivate and encourage each other into wellness, social connection, and safety,” said Shannon Burkemper, chief medical officer for the Lincoln County Ambulance District. “We hope to have guest walkers who will come out to answer questions, demonstrate, and possibly provide feedback.”The new club is for people of all ages and meets every Tuesday regardless of walking status — be it a beginner, intermediate, or expert walker.
Deutsch Arrested on Felony Child Abuse Charges
WINFIELD – A Winfield woman who adopted a dozen children and fostered more than 200 spent Sunday night in a Lincoln County jail amidst abuse and trafficking allegations. Brenda Deutsch,…
Candidate Profiles – Elsberry Ward Three
EDITOR’S NOTE: Here are the candidate profiles for Stacy Knoche and Danielle Rockwell, candidates for Elsberry Ward Three Alderman. Name: Stacy Knoche Family: married with one adult child Education: associate degree…