Newsletter Late Week
Downtown restaurant, bar damaged in overnight fire
Investigator unsure of fire’s cause at Honky Tonk; fire chief said there’s significant water, smoke damage to Main Street building By Gregory Orear General Manager/Editor TROY – A downtown Troy…
Flood warnings issued for Cuivre River
Despite recent onslaught of rains, NWS records 2025 is actually on the drier side By Gregory Orear General Manager/Editor LINCOLN COUNTY – Six consecutive days of rain, including two of…
Silex nursing home closing in August
Time is of the essence for 47 residents of a Silex 24-hour nursing facility set to permanently close.Recently, residents got notification that the Silex Rehabilitation and Health Care Center, licensed for 60 beds, will shutdown on Aug. 31.“We're devastated to see another nursing home close.
New judge reduces Deutsch’s bond
By Sunni Battin Special to the Journal TROY – Nearly two months after being indicted by a grand jury on multiple child abuse felony charges, a Winfield woman could be…
Silex man arrested for Kratom theft
TROY – Less than a week after being placed on probation for a driving while intoxicated conviction, a Silex man allegedly stole $960 worth of Kratom from a Troy convenience store.
Scenes From The Lincoln County Fair Parade
McKenna Claborn was crowned Saturday night the 2025 Lincoln County Fair Queen. (Gregory Orear/Lincoln County Journal) The Cuivre River Electric Co-Op’s entry won champion honors in the adult float division.…
Trace Adkins closes out fair entertainment
Music is one of the biggest highlights and attractions of the Lincoln County Fair each year for the sole purpose of giving the audience entertainment and a great time. For 2025, the Lincoln County Fair will have two country music artists on the main stage on the last day of the event.
'Barn in the USA:' Lincoln County Fair Returns
The 64th annual Lincoln County Fair returns next week, featuring a new livestock arena, a bull buck-off, and a mainstage performance by country music star Trace Adkins.