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Bill targeting Missouri’s ‘puppy mill problem’ returns ahead of 2025 legislative session
A Democrat from St. Ann is once again pushing for legislation placing more restrictions on commercial dog breeders, though it faces long odds thanks to resistance from pet stores and large agriculture operations.
New owners, new website for The Elsberry Democrat
With Cherry Road Media assuming ownership from Lakeway Publishing Jan. 1 at The Elsberry Democrat, there will be a few changes, most noticeably though with the website.
”Overwhelmed with gratitude”: Stranger frees teen in overturned vehicle
A Lincoln County man is being called a Good Samaritan and a hero after rescuing a female teen trapped in a SUV.
Traffic Accident involves Elsberry Business Man
ELSBERRY - On Saturday afternoon at approximately 3:25 p.m. on US 61 at Route B, Elsberry businessman Michael Hartley, Sr was seriously involved in a car accident according to family members. The MSHP crash report shows that Hartley, driving a 2001 sterling truck L7500 was traveling eastbound on the crossover at the junction and a second vehicle was traveling northbound on US 61. Hartley failed to yield and the front of a 2016 Lincoln that was northbound struck the front passenger side of his vehicle. Hartley and a couple in their 70's from St. Joseph, MO were all transported to Mercy in St. Louis by Lincoln County Ambulance.
Solar eclipse over Hermann
On a recent crisp winter’s morning, a Cessna Citation Sovereign and a Honda HA420 HondaJet shared space at the Wellington Municipal Airport.
Elsberry School Bands Host Winter Concerts
ELSBERRY - Elsberry High School and Middle School band members, along with the EHS Choir held their winter concert Friday evening, December 20, under the direction of Rebecca Cooper, band director.
New cell phone law takes effect January 1
In 2023, she lost her daughter, Grace, in a head-on collision, on Missouri Highway 79, as the driver of the other vehicle was texting at the time. She says that such incidents involving distracted and impaired driving are "preventable" if people stay focused on the road.
Elsberry High School Hosts Annual Christmas Dance
Elsberry High School Hosts Annual Christmas Dance
Zenk Posts Bond After Judge Refuses Reduction
ST. CHARLES - Hours after a judge refused to reduce her bond, Hailey Zenk’s new husband posted the $20,000 cash to have her released from a St. Charles County jail where she’s been for a week following revocation of her violation.
Murder – Times Six
LINCOLN COUNTY - Six individuals were arrested early Wednesday morning on murder charges in connection with the death of a 7-week-old baby who had been exposed to methamphetamine and fentanyl, along with suffering physical abuse.