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Lawsuit Against Sheriff’s Department Headed to Supreme Court
By Gregory OrearSenior General ManagerJEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri Supreme Court will have the final say as to whether deputies with the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office can be sued for their response to a party filled with intoxicated teenagers. After Circuit Court Judge James Beck denied June 18 a motion to dismiss the lawsuit filed…
Community
Here comes hi-tech Halloween
By Tony CarosellaTroy Free PressTROY — 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 health organizations—including the Lincoln…
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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…