The not-for-profit North East Community Action Corporation (NECAC) and US Bank of Bowling Green presented a $500 check to Ashley Ray of Clarksville as part of the Missouri Asset Development Project. Pictured, from left, are NECAC Pike County Service Coordinator Dana Gordy, Ray, US Bank Branch Manager Laura Ince and US Bank Assistant Branch Manager […]
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The Bowling Green Fire Department responded to car fires in the Bowling Green High School parking lot last week. Flames started in one car and spread to another car parked near it. No injuries were reported and BGHS staff complimented how quickly and professionally the fire department got the situation under control.
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A car crash claimed the life of a Bowling Green High School senior, 18-year-old Nicholas L. Spencer on Saturday night. Spencer was a passenger in the vehicle. The driver, 32-year-old Jeffery W. Holden of Bowling Green, sustained serious injuries. He was taken to St. Joseph Hospital in St. Charles by Lincoln County ambulance. Another passenger, […]
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Two former Vandalia police officers face felony forgery charges after an internal investigation revealed irregularities of evidence handling and time card fraud. William E. Jones, 44, and William E. Parker, 38, both of Vandalia, were previously employed by the city police department. They are both currently employed by Northeast Correctional Center. The charges were filed […]
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Michael Allan Black, 60, has been charged with first degree murder and armed criminal action after allegedly shooting and killing his 31-year-old step-son on Saturday night. Alexander Koch was shot once in the abdomen. He was taken to Pike County Memorial Hospital but died a short time later at 11:30 p.m. According to the probable […]
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A man from Bowling Green has been charged with unlawful use of a weapon following an incident with a crop dusting airplane on Friday night, Aug. 18. Pike County Sheriff Stephen Korte reports that at approximately 9:30 p.m., it was reported to the Sheriff’s Office that someone may be possibly shooting at crop duster airplanes […]
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Committees of the Louisiana City Council met on Monday, Aug. 14. It was suggested during the ordinance committee meeting that the city consider allowing alcohol to be served in open containers during events such as the annual Colorfest celebration. Currently the serving of alcohol is prohibited to a fenced area. The suggestion came from the […]
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Job Fair Will Also Be Held At YMCA Following Open House On Aug. 24 An open house public meeting will be held on Thursday, Aug. 24 from 4-6 p.m., at the Twin Pike YMCA in Louisiana for those interested in learning more about the new Champ Clark Bridge and the rebuilding of the intersection for […]
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Pike County will celebrate its 200th anniversary on Dec. 14, 2018 and the Bicentennial Commission is planning numerous events to mark the special occasion. The group held a press conference at the Pike County Courthouse on Monday, Aug. 14 to unveil the official Bicentennial logo and to list some of the events that will take […]
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$4 Million Project Includes 40 Senior Living Apartments The Heritage Place senior living apartment complex took another step closer to becoming a reality as the building permit was issued on Monday, Aug. 15. The complex will be constructed next to Orscheln’s, beside and behind the Dos Primos restaurant location. It will feature affordable housing for […]
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