Weekend rains has caused the flooding situation to worsen in Clarksville. The Mississippi River climbed above major flood stage and unofficially tied the record Sunday for the seventh highest level in the community’s 202-year history. Additional sandbags are being put in place to save homes, businesses and the post office. It is already too late […]
A great deal has already been accomplished to get the newly consolidated 911 operation for Pike County up and running. The Pike County Commission installed a board of directors after voters passed the initiative last year which now funds the life-saving dispatch operation. That board will change with the election today (Tuesday, April 2). Commissioners […]
While the deal is still under contract, the Pike County Commission recently approved the sale of the former Moore-Pike Nursing Home property to Jim and Karen Harrower. The Harrowers also operate the Countryside Manor facility located at 1415 Highway 54 in Vandalia. After some renovations, the property will operate as an assisted living facility named […]
Community Rallies Support For Family & Friends Of Kaleo Dade A tragic one-vehicle accident on Friday night claimed the life of Bowling Green High School senior Kaleo Dade and hospitalized classmate Kyle Horner with serious injuries. According to a report by the Missouri Highway Patrol, the accident occurred at 7:20 p.m. on Route E just […]
A great deal can be accomplished with 50 cents which is the increase that is being proposed for the Bowling Green R-I School District to bring about important improvement projects. Proposition S would be the first property tax increase in around 50 years if approved by voters in the April 2 election. The current tax […]
Flooding has several areas and roads closed to traffic and motorists are urged to use caution. Work also continues in Clarksville and areas of Louisiana to protect homes and businesses from rising water. Highway 79 south of Clarksville has been closed due to flooding of the Mississippi River. The highway is also closed just south […]
Jim Porter has set up 911 operations before, most recently for Washington County, and says that the consolidation and enhancement efforts for Pike County’s operation are going quickly and smoothly. Voters recently decided to consolidate 911 efforts in Pike County. For years previously, the efforts have been within the Pike County Sheriff’s Department with a […]
Three farms in Pike County were recognized as being Century Farms. They were: Henson family, McBeth family and Waddell family. The Henson family farm owners are Anna Henson, Robert Henson, Michael Henson, Kevin Henson, Phillip Henson and Thomas Henson. They have 55 acres that were acquired in 1916. The McBeth family farm is owned by […]
Business owner Bud Garrison climbs from a bulldozer that was being used to help build a seven-foot barrier Monday along First Street in Clarksville in preparation for anticipated high water. The river stage Monday afternoon was almost four feet above flood stage and a crest of more than six feet above flood stage was expected […]
Community State Bank of Missouri held a groundbreaking ceremony for their newest banking facility on Tuesday, March 12. Community State Bank is a locally-owned and operated financial institution that was founded in 1887 as the Bank of Curryville. It was founded on solid business principles and good management. The bank operated in Curryville until 1945 […]
