Descendant Of Champ Clark To Be Guest Speaker In just a little over a week, several hundred people are expected to walk on the new Champ Clark Bridge for the first time. All are invited to attend the bridge dedication ceremony on Saturday, Aug. 3, beginning at 6:30 p.m. Ben Clark, great-grandson of the Honorable Champ […]
It was a gorgeous week for the 2019 Pike County Fair and the event drew some huge numbers (Find more on the totals in next week’s edition). Above, Samantha Smith earned the title of Junior Miss Pike County Fair on Tuesday evening. She is joined by her fellow contestants (l-r) first runner-up Rachel Klott, Elissa […]
David Hungate has been on many stages, but there’s one he’ll be keeping an eye on for its important legacy. It’s the dignitary platform at the dedication for the new Champ Clark Bridge in Louisiana at 6:30 p.m. Aug. 3. The retired musician’s parents, the late William and Dorothy Hungate, are credited with saving Clark’s […]
Events such as the FFA/4-H cattle show, gymkana and the gospel sing were held over the weekend and the Pike County Fair will officially kick off today (Tuesday, July 23). Above, Sophia Thornhill of Middletown is pictured with her Grand Champion Bucket Calf from the competition on Saturday night. Find photo highlights, results and more […]
Despite record flooding, Massman Construction Co. has made significant progress on the new Champ Clark Bridge and is expecting the new bridge to be completed sooner than originally anticipated. “We are very excited to go ahead and work with several in the region to plan a dedication and ribbon cutting ceremony for Saturday, Aug. 3,” […]
Pike County Memorial Hospital (PCMH) has expanded their slate of services to offer Aquatic Physical Therapy to their patients to safely accelerate rehabilitation with less pain for individuals with a myriad of ailments. PCMH has teamed up with the Louisiana YMCA to offer patients an alternative to the traditional land-based Physical Therapy in cases in […]
With a focus on youth development, healthy living and social responsibility, the YMCA nurtures the potential of every youth and teen, improves the nation’s health and well-being, and provides opportunities to give back and support neighbors. The Y’s four core values are caring, honesty, respect and responsibility. We challenge our members and participants to believe […]
The City of Clarksville intends to seek Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds on various improvements throughout the community. In order to be eligible to apply for the grant funds, the city must document at least 51 percent of the residents are considered low-to-moderate income. To document this requirement, they are asking that citizens complete […]
There’s no better way to develop leadership skills than to practice, practice, practice. That is exactly what Louisiana High School sophomore student Josephine Oblinger did while attending the Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s Leadership In Practice student forum. Oblinger was among more than 110 youth selected as future leaders from schools across the state. […]
Exhibit Exploring Missouri Journey To Statehood Will Be Available Sept. 23-Nov. 1 Vandalia Area Historical Society (VAHS) – is excited to announce another endeavor into the education and celebration of history. The Vandalia Area Historical Society’s Museum will be offering residents the exceptional opportunity to explore the significance of Missouri’s statehood in a traveling exhibit […]
