Lincoln County
Leaving a legacy of practical jokes
I saw the rib cage first.
Final construction phase begins on diamond interchange
Construction is nearly complete on the new diamond interchange located at the intersection of U.S. Route 61 and Missouri Route 47 project.
Extension Council awards three scholarships
LINCOLN COUNTY - Three local students recently received scholarships sponsored by the Lincoln County Extension Council.
‘One hell of a ride’: Lincoln County fire chief set to retire after distinguished career
TROY - Helping others is a deep passion, a calling, and inherently natural for Fire Chief Mike Marlo of Lincoln County Fire Protection District #1. In fact, that service of lending a helping hand will not stop once he retires sometime in the fall but will continue in other to-be-determined ways.“What I'm most proud of isn't the titles or the years, it’s the people I've worked with and the lives we were able to impact along the way,” Marlo said.As a teenager, Marlo says he knew he wanted to be a first responder, it was just a matter of whether he was going to go the police or fire route.
Flynn receives DAR Women in American History Award
TROY - The late Katy Flynn, previous president and owner of Flynn Well Drilling Company, was recognized by the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution, Troy Chapter, as a DAR Woman in American History. The presentation was made at the May 17 meeting.
Six-year-old girl survives multiple dog bites
EDITOR'S NOTE: This is the first of a two-part series about a dog attack injured a six-year-old Lincoln County girl, Kennedy Hudson. In next week’s issue, the Hudson family discuss their advocacy work on dog bites and attacks.
Merkel surrenders, posts bond
Former Lincoln County Sheriff’s Deputy handcuffed, fingerprinted and photographed after arrest on two felony perjury charges By Gregory Orear General Manager/Editor TROY – A former Lincoln County sheriff’s deputy accused…
Hawk Point Police Officer Facing Multiple DWI Charges
HAWK POINT - A Hawk Point police officer has been prohibited from driving while on duty but remains actively employed as he faces multiple driving while intoxicated charges.
Why the Rockwell Story is A Big Deal
The Lincoln County Journal recently completed an investigation that revealed an Elsberry alderman, Danielle Rockwell, is by law, ineligible to serve due to back taxes. After publishing the story, with confirmation from the Secretary of State’s Office that she can’t in fact serve, the response has been mixed.
Lincoln County 4-H Members Participate in 4-H Day at the Capitol
Jefferson City – Eleven 4-H members and two volunteers from Lincoln County joined nearly 900 Missouri 4-H participants at the State Capitol March 26 for 4-H Day at the Capitol. This event provided youth with the opportunity to engage in civic leadership, meet state legislators, and advocate for Missouri 4-H.