Newsletter Late Week
Settlement reached in Hwy. 79 crash lawsuit
ST. CHARLES – The owner of the vehicle that killed Rachel Neldon and three other teenagers has reached a wrongful death settlement with two sets of parents whose children died in the 2023 accident.
Troy man accused of performing sex act at Lincoln County campground
Arrest warrant issued for Nicholas Schell who allegedly walked naked into woman’s campsite before performing act By Gregory Orear General Manager/Editor TROY – A Lincoln County court issued an arrest…
Elsberry grad, former Cardinal catcher dies
ELSBERRY - The Elsberry community said goodbye to one of their own this past Sunday, with the passing of Marc Hill. Hill is the only Elsberry High School graduate to ever play in the major leagues.
19th annual rodeo shatters attendance record
TROY - For the 19th year in a row, the Troy FFA Alumni and Lincoln County Relay for Life Rodeo packed the stands at the Lincoln County Fairgrounds this past weekend with another record crowd.
Kratom faces increasing scrutiny from states, feds
For years, state lawmakers have taken the lead on regulating kratom — the controversial herbal supplement used for pain relief, anxiety and opioid withdrawal symptoms. Some states have banned it entirely.
Lincoln County school districts 'optimistic' about new school year
LINCOLN COUNTY - Summer break is over for local students and at least two Lincoln County school superintendents report business is booming.
Troy Board delays decision on new subdivision
TROY - The impact of proposed and future subdivisions dominated Troy’s Board of Aldermen meeting Monday night.
Board also tables decision on private street repairs
TROY – Ignoring the advice of the city attorney, a Troy City Alderman continued at the August meeting his quest to use city funds to replace a culvert on a private street where his daughter lives.
Journal Exclusive: Merkel adds Leah Chaney to defense team
Attorney who prosecuted Russ Faria twice for murder will defend former deputy accused of lying in both trials Gregory Orear General Manager/Editor TROY – A former Lincoln County sheriff’s deputy…
Merkel's trial date set in stalking, harassment case
ST. CHARLES – A third judge assigned to the case set a February trial date for a former Lincoln County Sheriff’s deputy accused of harassing and stalking a law enforcement officer.