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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The YMCA was originally founded in London in 1844 to offer a place for young laborers (men) to substitute bible study and prayer for life on the streets. The concept of the YMCA has grown and changed over time, but the Christian principles of the foundation have remained. It has become a tradition for newly-constructed […]
Indians Come From Behind To Win State Crown In Dramatic Overtime Thriller Van-Far junior Trey Miller scored the first basket of the state championship game against Hayti, muscled up a bucket to tie the game and force overtime and then hit the final shot that captured the MSHSAA Class 2 title for the Indians in […]
One man’s lifelong passion for railroads is benefiting the Louisiana Area Historical Museum. The facility at 304 Georgia Street recently added to its collection a large sign from the former Louisiana railroad depot at the riverfront. It was a gift from Archie Hayden, a 71-year-old retired brakeman and conductor who spent 40 years with the […]
Walter and Marilyn Crow did everything they could for Clarksville United Methodist Church and the community. Now, the congregation is giving something back as part of its Save Our Stained Glass Windows campaign. Proceeds of the fish fry taking place from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, March 16, will go toward restoring the east windows, […]
