After approximately six months of remodeling Bienhoff Funeral Home has opened its new facility located at 100 Gaslight Road in Vandalia. In July 2018 Bienhoff Funeral Homes owners, Clyde and Cheryl Oligschlaeger, purchased the former Vandalia VFW Post 2173. The Oligschlaegers had been working to find a building in Vandalia due to the fact that […]
An investigation is underway after an inmate at the Pike County Jail was found dead in his cell from an apparent hanging. Sheriff Stephen Korte said Ben W. Struttman, 32, of Audrain County was discovered deceased at about 3:45 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 27. Korte noted the Struttman was alone in a cell at the […]
The official paperwork arrived on Monday, Jan. 28 and the Louisiana Bulldogs logo is now a registered trademark owned by the school district. Superintendent Dr. Todd Smith said that trademarking the school’s unique mascot logo is something he’s been interested in doing for years and he’s pleased the process is now complete. The school received […]
Susie Oberdahlhoff is getting settled into her new role as Pike County Clerk and the appointment was made official on Monday, Jan. 28 by Gov. Michael Parson . She was appointed to the office originally by a unanimous vote of the Pike County Commissioners after Missy Jaeger announced she would not take office after winning […]
The Northeast Missouri Clergy Coalition is sponsoring a Community Worship Service Celebrating Black History, Sunday, Feb. 2 starting at 2:30 p.m., at the Bethel AME Church in Louisiana. The Rev. Charlie Wright, Sr of Bowling Green will bring the message and the Northeast Missouri Clergy Coalition church choirs will render the music. The following churches […]
The filing deadline has passed and those who have thrown their name in the hat will appear on the ballot for the upcoming April 2 election. The filing period was held from Dec. 11, 2018 until Jan. 15, 2019. Those interested in filing as an official write-in candidate should contact the Pike County Clerk’s office […]
More than ever, members of Clarksville United Methodist Church are finding truth in the first book of the New Testament. A passage from Matthew says that with God, nothing is impossible. The tiny congregation sees that happening as it nears the end of a huge project to restore the sanctuary’s original 111-year-old stained glass windows. […]
Event Will Feature Programs, Displays, Activities For Kids And More Two exciting days of crisp weather and eagle-watching in Clarksville will take place on Eagle Days slated for Saturday, Jan. 26 and Sunday, Jan. 27. Welcome to State of Missouri’s oldest Eagle Days event. Activities will take place at the Apple Shed on Saturday from […]
Louisiana Chief of Police April Epperson said the department is seeking help from the public to gather more infoation on a burglary that took place during the night of Wednesday, Jan. 9. Epperson said the incident took place at local business Christopher Tire. During the burglary, the following chainsaws were stolen: Echo 590 with 20-in. […]
The Bowling Green Chamber of Commerce held its annual banquet on Thursday, Jan. 10 at the Knights of Columbus Hall in St. Clement. In addition to a delicious meal, several awards were presented and board members were installed as the chamber reviewed another successful year for the organization. Retired educator and school administrator Frank Berlin […]
