Newsletter Mid Week
County sex offender list boasts 98.5% compliance
TROY - For Craig Cross, the details of his job are significant and the weight of it is enormous, something he takes very seriously, all for the sake of safety. As the Lincoln County Sex Offender Registrar, he is responsible for helping facilitate sex offender registrations in the county.In fact, Cross says the sex offender registry in Lincoln County “works well” and The Sex Offender Compliance Unit “expertly manages 200-plus offenders and has a 98.5 compliancy rate.” In part, that is due to effective communication with other counties and tipsters within the Lincoln County community.
Community Opportunities Welcomes New Director of Employment Services
TROY - Community Opportunities is proud to announce the appointment of Orlando Smith as the new Director of Employment Services, bringing decades of experience and a deep passion for supporting individuals with developmental disabilities.
ECGA launches summer concert series
ELSBERRY - The Elsberry Community Growth Association kicked off the 8th Annual concert season on Saturday, with a large crowd enjoying Serapis. Vendors were on sight with items available, while families and the community enjoyed the free evening event.
10 Counties – 9 Disqualified Candidates
CherryRoad Media investigation reveals 9 officials from 10 counties elected April 8 are unqualified to serve, according to state law By Gregory Orear Senior Editor/Cherry RoadMedia JEFFERSON CITY – Missouri…
Judge Denies Bond Reduction for Crouch
TROY – Despite an attorney’s pleas regarding a dying mother and a father stricken with cancer, a Lincoln County judge denied a bond reduction request for an accused child pornographer.Jeremy…
Insect farming provides added value byproducts
When thinking about farming, insects are usually not something that comes to mind. However, there is work being done to use insects in existing agricultural food systems to produce proteins.
TBHS Launches Army JROTC Program in Fall
TROY - The Lincoln County R-III School District will be launching an Army Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (JROTC) program at Troy Buchanan High School (TBHS) this fall. This marks an exciting new opportunity for TBHS students, who will now have access to a nationally recognized leadership development program that emphasizes citizenship, service, and personal responsibility.
'Excited': County Collector, Assessor move into former bank
TROY - Increased access and more space are the primary reasons for a major move for the Lincoln County Assessor and Collector’s offices to the former Bank of America building.“Staffs in each office are excited about the larger space and the accessibility that the public will have,” said Kevin Bishop, the county’s assessor.The offices officially opened for business in their new location on April 21. Last year, the county finalized the purchase, located on Highway 47 in Troy for $2.1 Million.