September 5th Online Edition
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Arraignment Set In Pike County For Murder Suspect
An arraignment is at 9 a.m. Sept. 6 for a man accused of killing his stepson in Pike County Missouri. Sixty-year-old Michael Allan Black is charged with first degree murder and armed criminal action in the shooting death of 31-year-old Alexander Koch. The Pike County Sheriff’s Department was called to a report of a domestic […]
Public Invited To Break Ground For New Champ Clark Bridge
The public is invited to celebrate the beginning of construction on a new Champ Clark Bridge. A groundbreaking ceremony will be held on Friday, Sept. 8 from 10-11 a.m., at the riverfront in Louisiana. Several dignitaries are expected to attend the ceremony to either speak or help break ground. Incorporated into the ceremony is participation […]
Atkinson Competes In MO River 340 Race
Pike County native LaDon Atkinson participated in the 12th Annual Missouri River 340 race Aug.8-11. The MR340 is the longest non-stop river race in the world, covering 340 miles of the Missouri River. Racers enter the starting point at Kaw Point, Kansas City, Kansas, and finish the race at St. Charles, Missouri. The MR340 raises […]
NECAC, US Bank Award Check
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 […]
BGFD Responds To Car Fires At School
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.
August 29th Online Edition
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Two Former Vandalia Cops Charged With Forgery
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 […]
Fun For All At Frankford Park Day
The parade kicked off a day of fun and activities at the annual Frankford Park Day on Saturday, Aug. 19. Above, the Color Guard leads the parade down the street next to the city park where most events took place. Find more highlights on page 13 of this weeks paper and get free, downloadable photos […]
Students Experience Eclipse
Students throughout the area were allowed to experience the solar eclipse with special glasses on Monday, Aug. 21. Viewings were also conducted inside most schools for younger students and those who preferred to be inside. Above, Bowling Green sixth graders check out the coverage as the sky grew darker and crickets were tricked into thinking […]
