Newsletter Early Week
'One hell of a ride': Lincoln County fire chief set to retire after distinguished careerBy Sunni Battin
TROY - Helping others is a deep passion, a calling, and inherently natural for Fire Chief Mike Marlo of Lincoln County Fire Protection District #1. In fact, that service of lending a helping hand will not stop once he retires sometime in the fall but will continue in other to-be-determined ways.“What I'm most proud of isn't the titles or the years, it’s the people I've worked with and the lives we were able to impact along the way,” Marlo said.As a teenager, Marlo says he knew he wanted to be a first responder, it was just a matter of whether he was going to go the police or fire route.
MDC offers guidance as Canada geese nest, raise young
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. — As warmer weather returns to Missouri, residents are more likely to encounter Canada geese in neighborhoods, parks, and near bodies of water.
Four Elsberry/Silex soccer players named All-State
ELSBERRY/SILEX - As expected, the top girls' soccer team in Missouri produced not only the top player, but top coach in 2025.
Elsberry honors retiring teachers
ELSBERRY - Elsberry Schools, like many others, said good-bye to those employees ready to retire and start their next chapter at the annual end of the year celebration. Also recognized were 14 staff members for their years of commitment and dedicated years of service to the school.
Extension Council awards three scholarships
LINCOLN COUNTY - Three local students recently received scholarships sponsored by the Lincoln County Extension Council.
Pflasterer, Talbot play in all-star game
QUINCY - Two Elsberry High School senior standout softball players got to play one more time, not only with each other, but in their EHS uniforms.
Palmer Library Hosts Second Summer Reading Program
ELSBERRY - Children attended the second in the series of the Summer Reading Program at Palmer Library last Saturday putting color to nature. Librarian Amie Harris read two stories about flowers to the children, before putting their artistic vibes to work.
Democrat changing format next week
ELSBERRY – We are excited to announce that the print edition of The Elsberry Democrat is getting a brand-new look and feel starting next week thanks to the latest advancements in digital printing. This transformation from newsprint to a more magazine-style format means sharper images, richer colors, and an even better reading experience – all while maintaining the quality community journalism you rely on every day.
If needed, change direction today
Where are you headed with your life? Do you know? Have you even given it any thought? Many people have no idea in what direction they are going or want to go. They drift through life randomly.
Legion Baseball wins Columbia tournament
Elsberry American Legion Baseball baseball season is in full swing.