Lincoln County
Local ninja coach returns for 15th season on NBC show
Jamie Rahn has always been a go-getter and enjoys pushing limits in order to be the best version of himself. One way he strives to reach new heights is by appearing on “American Ninja Warrior,” a sports and entertainment reality television show.
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.
Lincoln County Fair: Anything but dull
TROY - The 64th annual Lincoln County Fair certainly proved to be a memorable one for the right, and sometimes wrong reasons.
Bag policy prompts shooting threats at Lincoln County Fair
Troy man arrested within hours of posting threats on Facebook; bond denied through fair, then $100K By Gregory Orear General Manager/Editor Troy Police and the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Department wasted…
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…
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.
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.