Elsberry

Elsberry runners find success at Linn
LINN - The Linn Invitational provides a mid-September opportunity for the Elsberry cross country teams to see where they stand against tougher competition at a big meet. Many past Elsberry runners have found early-season success at Linn.

Palmer Library starts new program for "little" readers
ELSBERRY - Palmer Library has a new program for the children ages 2-5 in the community that will sure to excite them. Librarian Amie Harris has begun Little at the Library.
EMS cross country opens season in style
ELSBERRY - The Elsberry Middle School cross country team began the 2025 season in Vandalia Sept. 8 at the Van-Far Invitational.

First Mid Bank raises funds for local charities
ELSBERRY - Employees of a local bank have come together to support two charities in the Elsberry community.

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…

Elsberry wins middle school tournament
SILEX - Elsberry’s Middle School softball team captured the championship for the second year in a row at the Silex Middle School tourney last week.
Old Threshers hosting annual event this weekend
ELSBERRY - Make plans now as the 56th Annual Lincoln County Old Threshers is in full swing.

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.

HS varsity boys soccer season kicks off
ELSBERRY - Last week marked the beginning of the high school varsity boys soccer season and the team is off to a challenging start with two away games. The boys played their first match Tuesday in Mexico, followed by a game Thursday against Southern Boone, both of which are Class 2 schools.
