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 […]
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The award-winning Centenary United Methodist Church hand bell choir performs during the 25th annual Louisiana Mid-Town Church Walk Dec. 9. More than 100 people participated in the event, which also included Bethel AME, First Christian, First Baptist, Calvary Episcopal and First Presbyterian. Each parish presented a 15-minute program of seasonal music and words. The walk, […]
Commissioner May Appoint Individual Until Governor Makes Official Appointment Pike County Commissioners received a typed letter from Michelle (Missy) Hunter Jaeger last week that announced she will not accept the county clerk’s office for which she won in the last election along with a slate of other Republican candidates. Jaeger was slated to be sworn […]
Bowling Green senior softball players Gabi Deters and Sarah Harness recently signed letters of intent to continue their education and softball careers. The pitcher-catcher dynamic duo held a joint event which was attended by BGHS Coach Dean Streed and other school staff, along with the girls’ families and team members. Deters has pledged to attend […]
The Louisiana Elks hosted a “Breakfast with Santa” event on Saturday, Dec. 8 at the lodge. Over 200 people enjoyed a delicious pancake meal. A total of 115 area kids had the opportunity to meet with Santa and share their Christmas wishes. The Elks also provided each child who spoke with Santa a toy. Kids […]
A grandmother and the four children for whom she cares will have a better holiday because of the Louisiana Chamber of Commerce. The generosity sprang from an idea by Chamber Executive Director Ashley Corbin. The $10 per person monthly luncheon was waived and proceeds were used to buy gifts for the family through the Spirit […]
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