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Local churches host Christian Day in the park
By Kim Jones Democrat Reporter Christian Day in the Park ELSBERRY – Many will say our country is broken with all the evil happening, but… Login to continue reading Login…
Old Threshers hosting annual event this weekend
ELSBERRY - Make plans now as the 56th Annual Lincoln County Old Threshers is in full swing.

Missouri becomes first state to repeal capital gains tax
A new Missouri income tax cut exempting profits from the sale of investments officially takes effect Thursday, along with smaller tax changes that will remove sales tax from diapers and feminine hygiene products.

School closed due to flooded mechanical room
ELSBERRY - Once again the Elsberry community rallied to help in a time of crisis and Jeremy Davidson, superintendent of schools couldn’t be more grateful for the outpouring of support. Over the Labor Day weekend, nearly 6 feet of water flooded the mechanical and electrical room at Elsberry Schools which turned into a long three days of clean up and no school.

Father/son duo participate in 911 Memorial Climb
CLAYTON - Country music artist Alan Jackson’s song lyrics “Where were you when the world stopped turning that September day” is etched in the memory of all. The date 9/11 will never be forgotten and has various memorials to remember that tragic day.

Settlement reached in Hwy. 79 crash lawsuit
ST. CHARLES – The owner of the vehicle that killed Elsberry resident Rachel Neldon and three other teenagers has reached a wrongful death settlement with two sets of parents whose children died in the 2023 accident.

Missouri becomes first state to repeal capital gains tax
A new Missouri income tax cut exempting profits from the sale of investments officially takes effect Thursday, along with smaller tax changes that will remove sales tax from diapers and feminine hygiene products.

New chiropractor opens office
ELSBERRY - Chiropractors are considered to be a part of a new era of healthcare. One that focuses on treating the entire person in natural, holistic ways that create positive patient outcomes.

Walter returns to Elsberry as police chief
ELSBERRY - In life sometimes careers come full circle. For the new Elsberry Police Chief, Chris Walter, this is happening for him.

19th annual rodeo shatters attendance record
TROY - For the 19th year in a row, the Troy FFA Alumni and Lincoln County Relay for Life Rodeo packed the stands at the Lincoln County Fairgrounds this past weekend with another record crowd.
