Newsletter Late Week
When a joke is funny and sad
Sometimes, I say things others find hilariously funny. They laugh and carry on, but not because I tried to be funny. My statement was sincere and in earnest.
The First Chapter of the Robot Revolution
In a terrifying example of life imitating art, the Chinese are building a robot army.
Fired Maid Charged With Stealing
TROY - The Lincoln County Prosecutor’s Office charged a former employee of a Winfield-based maid service for one of possibly several thefts.
Local Impact of Tariffs Remains Minimal
LINCOLN COUNTY - In a trade fight that keeps escalating and the potential of a looming financial crisis, one phrase remains synonymous: wait and see.In the two months of President Donald Trump’s second term, tariffs, a charge or tax by a government or a country on imports of goods, has been a constant conversation topic. Earlier this month though, the concern of tariffs skyrocketed when on March 4, Trump issued 25 percent tariffs on Canada and Mexico.
Bond Reduced for Mother of Murdered Baby
LINCOLN COUNTY – A St. Charles County judge lowered the bond of one of six people charged with murder in connection with the drug exposure death of a 49-day-old baby earlier this week.
Red Knights Advance to Final Four with 82-36 win over Troy
UNIVERSITY CITY – In what’s becoming as much of a spring ritual as April showers and May flowers, the Troy-Buchanan Trojans lost another quarterfinal matchup to Incarnate Word Saturday afternoon.
Laws Appointed to Troy Board of Aldermen
TROY – After leaving one board member’s seat vacant for more than five months, Troy filled a second one in little time at a special meeting last week.
'Halfway Through': 61/47 project making progress, Route 47 closed this weekend
TROY - The eagerly awaited completion of the U.S. Route 61 and Missouri Route 47 project is drawing nearer with an estimated target finish date of Nov.
TBHS Girls Win Fourth Consecutive District Championship
O’FALLON – For two and a half quarters Tuesday night, Troy Buchanan’s girls basketball didn’t resemble a three-time district champion.
Norman Resigns from Troy Board of Aldermen
TROY – With more than a year remaining on his term, Troy Board of Alderman David Norman resigned unexpectedly last week to “focus” his energies on family and other community projects.