Newsletter Mid Week
Elsberry Alderman's Eligibility to Serve Questioned
LINCOLN COUNTY – Seven officials elected in the most recent municipal election jeopardized their ballot eligibility by owing back taxes, with one of them getting elected before resolving the issue, according to a Lincoln County Journal investigation. That one official, Danielle Rockwell, now faces an uncertain future as to her eligibility as an Elsberry Board of Alderman.
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.
We're Going to Find Out How Important Child Safety Is
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Pflasterer Named Post-Dispatch Scholar Athlete
ELSBERRY - Mya Pflasterer has been named as the Elsberry High School 2025 St. Louis Post-Dispatch Scholar Athlete.
'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.
Passion a Must for Life Success
Do you think Edmund Hillary was passionate about climbing Mt. Everest? How about Chuck Yeager? Could he have accomplished all he did without passion? In fact, is it possible for any major achievement to be realized by an individual who lacks passion?
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.