Michael Mudd, President and CEO of Silex Banking Company, is pictured with the Silex High School sophomore class officers (l-r) Kelan Kinion, Julia Grateke, Steven Salyer, Lexi Plackemeier, and Landon White. Every year Silex Banking Company donates checking account simulation packets. These packets help supplement the required Personal Finance course.
Debbie Hopke, Branch Director of the Eastern Missouri Family YMCA, has announced that the facility will open on Monday, Feb. 11, 2019 at 6 a.m. “We are excited to announce the opening date for the YMCA,” Hopke said. “The YMCA has been a priority for the community for many years. I appreciate the patience, endless […]
Louisiana Mayor Marvin Brown says he’s unsure of what the future will hold for the site in Veterans Park where the municipal pool was for many years. The decision was made to close the pool by the city council in May 2015 after years of costly repairs and inability to keep it afloat financially. “It […]
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Looking for a spark after a double overtime loss at North Callaway, Van-Far Coach Pat Connaway went with a different approach to run past Silex 83-63 on Friday night. The Indians coach rotated all 14 active players to push the tempo against the Owls. “The starters really didn’t get the memo,” said Connaway “So they […]
The Silex Owls cheerleading squad finished in fourth place at the Missouri Cheerleading Coaches Association State Championships on Sunday, Dec. 2. The squad includes (front row, l-r): Emily Duering, Harlee Olds, Kaylie Engelmeyer, Jenna Beckham, and Jaclyn Adams. Back row: Lilie Isom, Kylee Williams, Caitlyn Twellman, Kylie Coats, Abi McAnulty, and Maddy Goos.
Liz O’Farrell discussed the book that she and Andy Young put together for the county’s 200th anniversary at the Pike County Bicentennial Banquet. The dinner was held at Tievoli Hills Resort near Clarksville on Dec. 14, the actual day of the bicentennial. Also pictured is bicentennial committee secretary Karen Arico. The $40 book can be […]
Pike County Commissioners have unanimously agreed to tap Susie Oberdahlhoff for the position of county clerk and plan to make the appointment official with a vote later this week. “Susie is a highly-respected person and someone who is willing to work with everyone,” noted Presiding Commissioner Chris Gamm. “We are looking out for the entire […]
Silex NHS received an early Christmas present to help fund their Owls Pals program. Tim Randazzo with the People’s Helpers Project presented NHS with a check for $2,500. Owls Pals was introduced this year by NHS. Through generous donations, NHS is able to send home goody bags with food twice a month for those students […]
The Van-Far R-1 School Board of Education has named Tony DeGrave as the district’s next superintendent. DeGrave, who is currently the Superintendent at Marion County R-II, will replace Dr. Stephen Hunter, who will retire at the end of the school year. He will begin his duties as superintendent on July 1, 2019. DeGrave is a […]
