Every year, the Missouri Department of Transportation releases its Statewide Transportation Improvement Program, which lists all transportation projects planned by state and regional planning agencies for a five-year period. This year, the draft 2014-2018 Statewide Transportation Improvement Program, also known as the “STIP,” is available for public review and comment through May 31, 2013. “Projects listed in the STIP represent our commitments to the state of Missouri,” said MoDOT Director
Numerous homes and buildings in Pike County’s Mississippi River flood plain could have to be elevated or torn down as a result of the Flood of 2013, according to Pike County Emergency Management Director Al Murry. Murry said last week that most of the homes and buildings are in the unincorporated area of the county near Annada, but a few are on the river north of Louisiana. Homes and buildings
Lakeway Publishers, Inc. announced Wednesday the acquisition of a group of newspapers and shoppers in Central Florida and the creation of Lakeway Publishers of Florida, Inc. The new Lakeway Publishers group will be comprised of newspapers formerly owned and operated by Sun Publications of Florida, Inc., a division of Independent Publications, Inc. Publications involved are the Osceola News-Gazette in Kissimmee, Clermont News Leader, Four Corners News Leader, The Triangle News
Spring is an excellent time for farmers, ranchers and gardeners to focus their attention on the soil below them. The USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) says a spring check-up of a soil’s health gives clues to the ground’s ability to feed plants, hold water, capture carbon and more. “No fancy equipment is required. Just grab a shovel to dig a little and learn a lot”, said Doug Peterson, NRCS
A standoff between the police and a distraught individual ended when the subject was taken into custody, according to a report from the Troy Police Department. Police Chief Jeff Taylor said that Scott Gerald Pratt, 45, is facing four felony counts including two for assault on police officers, armed criminal action and unlawful use of a weapon. He was taken to the Lincoln County Jail where he was being held
FFA members from across the state, including those from Elsberry, will meet in Columbia, April 18 – 19, to honor fellow members for outstanding achievements, conduct association business, elect new officers and participate in leadership workshops at the 85th Missouri FFA Convention. “Value The Past, Embrace Your Future,” is the theme for this year’s annual convention, which is expected to attract approximately 8,000 students and guests to the Hearnes Center
The DNC met Feb. 27 in the Methodist Church Atrium with Christine Heintzelman and Sarah Hunt serving as hostesses. Elsberry R-II School Board President Sean O’Brien presented information on the proposal for a no-tax increase bond issue for upgrades to the facilities of the Elsberry school system. Under committee reports, it was reported that the Library Event will be Friday, April 6 with the program consisting of musical entertainment. Margie
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