Carolyn Irene Luck, 75, of Louisiana died Wednesday, March 21, 2018 at her home near Louisiana. Funeral services were at 2 p.m., Saturday at Collier Funeral Home in Louisiana. The Rev. Terry Cook officiated. Burial was in Greenwood Cemetery in Clarksville. Visitation was from 4-8 p.m., Friday at the funeral home. She was born Jan. […]
Flossie Mae Terry Kenaston, 86, of Vandalia died Friday, March 23, 2018 at SSM St. Mary’s Audrain in Mexico. Funeral services will be Wednesday graveside at 2 p.m., at the Vandalia Cemetery with Kenny Haddock officiating. Interment will be in the Vandalia Cemetery. No visitation will be held. She was born Feb. 4, 1932 in […]
Stanley W. James, 78, of Vandalia died Monday, March 19, 2018 at Hannibal Regional Hospital. Funeral services were Thursday at 11 a.m., at the First Baptist Church Family Life Center with the Rev. Bob Hoehn officiating. Music was provided by Sharon Hoehn – pianist. Interment was in Vandalia Cemetery. Visitation was Wednesday from 5-7 p.m., […]
Buddy James Graves Sr., 60, of Vandalia died Wednesday, March 21, 2018 at the University Hospital in Columbia surrounded by his loving family. A celebration of life service will be held Saturday at 11 a.m., at Farber Baptist Church with Bob Giltner officiating. Burial will be at Lick Creek Cemetery in Perry at a later date. Visitation will […]
The Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission recently awarded a contract to Bleigh Construction Company of Palmyra, for two bridge replacement projects on Missouri Route 79. One of the bridges is located over Ramsey Creek, about 2.5 miles north of Annada, and the other bridge is over Fox Creek, located 2 miles south of Clarksville. The […]
Bring out the band and the fire trucks, police cars, trucks and the motorcycles! A congratulatory parade and recognition ceremony was held at Van-Far last week for the Class 2 State Champion Indians basketball team on Thursday, March 15. Coaches Pat Connaway and Brett Reading addressed those attending the ceremony following the parade. Above, Caden […]
DAR, American Legion Hosts Forum For Louisiana Municipal Candidates The Pike County Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution and American Legion Post 370 sponsored a candidate forum on Thursday, March 15. Several questions from the media and the audience were asked of the candidates in contested races for city council and mayor […]
Board Cuts Six Teaching Positions, Staff Hours In Response To Tough Budget Situation With Other Programs Under Review The Clopton school board approved measures to save money recently that include moving to a four-day week in the next school year, slashing six teaching positions and reductions to hours for non-certified staff. The board has also agreed […]
As construction of the Eastern Missouri Family YMCA progresses, numerous details and coordination of efforts are necessary to ensure the success of the facility. To offer expertise and assist with the project, Jeff Frazier has been selected for the role of Interim Project Manager. In this role, Frazier works to coordinate the efforts of getting […]
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