Several county departments are in the process of making changes to address issues raised in a report by the Missouri State Auditor’s office following an audit of Pike County and the 45th Judicial Circuit Court for the year ending Dec. 31, 2016. The state issues ratings on a scale of excellent, good, fair and poor. […]
Work continues to be steady on the new Champ Clark Bridge project. In November crews cut a wide swath next to the Illinois approach. Trees and other vegetation was cleared and a gravel roadway has been installed. Semi truckloads of the chipped wood have been hauled away as space is made for the new approach. […]
Two individuals face felony charges including delivery of a controlled substance and endangering the welfare of a child following an arrest that took place on Wednesday, Nov. 22. George R. Reading III, 32, and Alisa R. Gregory, 33, each of Bowling Green, were taken into custody following the execution of a search warrant at 1409 […]
Social media is quickly becoming a popular way to communicate and share, and Massman Construction Company recognizes the benefits of sharing updates about the new Champ Clark Bridge. Therefore, they recently launched the Champ Clark Bridge Replacement Facebook page, encouraging anyone on Facebook to like the page and stay informed. The link is: https://www.facebook.com/champclarkbridgereplacement/ Massman […]
Louisiana author Brent Engel’s latest book was published Monday, Nov. 27. The 156-page volume is entitled “A Few More Augusta Stories” and features more than 40 historical accounts of his Illinois hometown. The book costs $25 and is his second about Augusta. “A Few Augusta Stories” was published last year. Engel’s other books are focused […]
Advance Tickets Available For Event On Dec. 2 Louisiana is showcasing everything from the Gothic and the classic to the rustic and river views. Nine houses are on the Louisiana Bicentennial Committee Holiday Home Tour, which will be held from noon to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 2. Advance tickets are $20 each and $25 […]
The Bowling Green Board of Aldermen voted to raze two dilapidated buildings at a special meeting on Monday, Oct. 5. The city accepted a bid from Roberts Engineering for $170,000 to take down the three-story brick building at the corner of Main and Court Streets which is owned by Gary Rahmeyer. The other two-story property […]
The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry has chosen Stark Bro’s Nurseries & Orchards Co. as one of only seven companies to receive this year’s Fast Track Award. The Missouri Business Awards ceremony took place at Busch Stadium, November 16 at the Chamber’s annual meeting and awards banquet. Ken Lane, Stark Bro’s Chief Marketing Officer, was on hand to accept the […]
Pike County Recorder Sherry McCarty says a scam has been going around that claims a deed can be purchased for $87. McCarty says deeds are not that expensive and that her office only charges $1 per page so deeds with short descriptions can be as little as $3 or $4. “It seems to only be […]
The Pike County Health Department, Home Health & Hospice held its annual veteran appreciation and flag dedication ceremony on Thursday, Nov. 9. Members of VFW Post 5553 of Bowling Green took part in presenting the colors and handling the flag. Chris Apps of St. Louis provided bagpipes and the National Anthem was sung by Leah […]
