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Music with a Purpose: Guitars for Vets Program Seeks to Strike a Cord
TROY - The force of music can be healing powerful, and empowering. In fact, the Guitars for Vets program with a recently established Troy Chapter, is hoping to bring veterans together with music, support, and social connection.“Music can influence the brain and brain development,” said Steve Wright, coordinator of the Guitars for Vets program chapter in Troy.
Collins Construction Forms a Family Legacy
ELSBERRY - One could probably list on one hand the Elsberry residents that not only invested their personal life here, but their business life, as well, in Elsberry for over 50 years.
MDC reports 243 cases of CWD in past year
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) reports it has confirmed 243 new cases of chronic wasting disease (CWD) in Missouri deer in 35 counties.
'Excited': County Collector, Assessor move into former bank
TROY - Increased access and more space are the primary reasons for a major move for the Lincoln County Assessor and Collector’s offices to the former Bank of America building.“Staffs in each office are excited about the larger space and the accessibility that the public will have,” said Kevin Bishop, the county’s assessor.The offices officially opened for business in their new location on April 21. Last year, the county finalized the purchase, located on Highway 47 in Troy for $2.1 Million.
EHCC Volunteers Honored
ELSBERRY - It takes a special person to give their time to others. Recently, Elsberry Health Care Center recognized five people that are regular volunteers at the nursing home.
Deutsch Hires Private Attorney After Winning Appeal
TROY – A longtime foster parent accused of child abuse and trading a child for a monkey has hired a private attorney after initially being denied a public defender.
Elsberry Welcomes New Board Members
ELSBERRY - Along with every election comes the swearing in of the newly elected officials.
MDC Warns Anglers of Snakehead Fish
CAPE GIRARDEAU – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) is reminding anglers that it is illegal to import, export, sell, purchase, or possess a northern snakehead fish in Missouri, and to report any catches and sightings.
Elsberry FFA Opens Trap Range
ELSBERRY - Many opportunities are available through the Future Farmers of America program at schools across the nation, Elsberry Schools program is no different. The Elsberry FFA Alumni and Parent Association is pleased to announce the chapter will now be known for a unique opportunity for Elsberry members, practice for the trap shooting teams will be held on their own field.
On the move: New Walking Club Forms
LINCOLN COUNTY - The steps and the social interaction of are of equal measure for Lincoln County Wellness Walkers, a new walking club that began earlier this month and aims to help people be their healthiest.“Part of my vision was to form a community of individuals who can motivate and encourage each other into wellness, social connection, and safety,” said Shannon Burkemper, chief medical officer for the Lincoln County Ambulance District. “We hope to have guest walkers who will come out to answer questions, demonstrate, and possibly provide feedback.”The new club is for people of all ages and meets every Tuesday regardless of walking status — be it a beginner, intermediate, or expert walker.