As construction progresses on the Eastern Missouri Family YMCA, lots of questions have been buzzing related to how the YMCA will impact the area. Those who may have YMCA memberships in other towns understand the benefits and programs the YMCA will bring to the area, but those who are unfamiliar have questions. To help answer […]
During July and August, matching funds grant checks for rural fire departments are being distributed by the Missouri Department of Conservation, Forestry Division staff. One hundred seventy four fire departments are receiving checks for up to $4,000 to help with the purchase of personal protective gear, communications equipment, wildlife suppression equipment to help increase the […]
Week Of Fun In Store For People Of All Ages The 2018 Pike County Fair kicks into full swing tonight (Tuesday, July 24) with a week of fun and activities for people of all ages. There were numerous events over the weekend including the cattle show on Saturday, 4-H Gymkana and the Gospel Sing community […]
The Missouri Public Service Commission formally approved Liberty Utilities’ request for a rate increase of approximately $4.6 million on June 7, 2018, effective July 1, 2018, for its Missouri natural gas customers. Liberty Utilities serves approximately 53,400 customers in 25 Missouri counties. The agreement reflects a reduction in the corporate tax rate from 35% to […]
Tylie Mills has been named the new Chief Executive Officer for Pike County Memorial Hospital. Mills will replace Justin Selle the current CEO after his last day on Aug. 3, 2018. “The PCMH Board is pleased to announce the hiring of Tylie Mills as the next CEO. We are excited to have a local person […]
Vandalia Police Chief Chris Hammann says an investigation is ongoing and more charges are pending following an alleged shooting that took place last week. So far six people have been arrested and charged in the incident. Vandalia Police responded to a report of property damage at South School Park on Friday, July 6. It was […]
May the State long remember him and erect a memorial to him!” -F.A. Sampson, The Missouri Historical Review, July 1913 (written three months after John B. Henderson’s death). A dedication of the bust memorializing John Brooks Henderson kicked off the final day of the Louisiana Bicentennial celebration on Wednesday, July 4. A large crowd gathered […]
Pool Reopens With Normal Hours Tuesday The city swimming pool in Bowling Green was closed on Monday, July 9, as YMCA staff held meetings to go over training following an incident that took place over the weekend. Emergency services were called on Saturday after a two-year-old boy fell into the pool and was submerged. YMCA […]
Bust Dedication, Parade, Fireworks Will Close Out Event At The Riverfront Wednesday Night The Louisiana Bicentennial celebration kicked off with a big weekend of parades, bands, demonstrations, art and much more. The event ends tomorrow with a day of patriotic events to mark the Fourth of July. People are encouraged to come out and enjoy […]
With the help of Cuivre River Electric Cooperative and the USDA’s Rural Economic Development Loan and Grant program (REDLG), a $250,000 loan to Pike County Connections (PCC) will provide startup funding for the establishment of two new nonprofit agencies that serve area citizens with developmental disabilities, and enable both jobs and benefits to be retained. […]
