News
Elsberry FFA Wins National Chapter of the Year
Pictured with the bragging rights banner are 20 Elsberry FFA students attending the 99th Annual FFA Convention in Indianapolis with Ag advisors, Sarah Ray and Jason Vandivort. In no particular order, Lexie Vandivort, Emma Sprock, Cece Koch, Brooklyn Harris, Kendyl Boedeker, Abby Sprock, Anna Martin, Claire Young, Kaylie Clarkson, Ella Burbridge, Macy Twellman, Miley Twellman,…
Community
Here comes hi-tech Halloween
By Tony Carosella Troy Free Press LINCOLN COUNTY — Halloween across Lincoln County is undergoing a high-tech and community-centered transformation this season, as residents trade traditional porch lights for dynamic video projections, giant yard skeletons, and organized trunk-or-treat gatherings. Door-to-door trick-or-treating in rural neighborhoods is increasingly shifting toward centralized community events. Local public safety and…
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Sports
Elsberry-Silex Soccer Program Celebrates Three Senior Leaders
By Kim JonesDemocrat ReporterELSBERRY – As the Elsberry-Silex soccer team pushes through the final stretch of the season, the program is taking time to recognize three seniors whose leadership, dedication, and growth have helped shape this year’s team. Each player has contributed in a unique way, leaving a lasting impact on teammates, coaches, and the…