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 […]
The Bowling Green Church of the Nazarene is excited to announce Cole Branstetter as the new senior pastor. Cole was born and raised in Bowling Green and graduated from Bowling Green High School and then went on to earn his BA degree and majored in ministry with a focus in youth and family at Mid […]
The Pike County Democratic Club will be hosting a forum to introduce the 911 Board candidates to the voters at 6:30 p.m., Thursday, March 21. The forum will be held in the third floor courtroom of the Pike County Courthouse. This forum is open to the public, so everyone is encouraged to attend. Each candidate […]
Will Barger of Clifton Hill, a Corporal with the Vandalia Police was recently awarded the Silver Star for Bravery from the National Awards Program of the American Police Hall of Fame and Museum. The Silver Star is awarded for extraordinary heroism performed in the line of duty. It recognizes an officer who at perilous risk […]
Air Evac Lifeteam recently announced its air medical base in Carrollton, Ill., will move to Pike County The crew and aircraft are now in service on the campus of Pike County Memorial Hospital in Louisiana. The crew and aircraft will locate at the hospital during the day until a permanent location is found and construction […]
Dr. Natalie Gibson, principal at Ralls County Elementary School in Center, was selected as the MAESP Northeast Regional Network Distinguished Principal Honoree and was recognized at the 31st Annual Missouri Distinguished Principals’ Banquet on Saturday, March 2. The recognition banquet was held in conjunction with the MAESP Leadership Conference at the Tan-Tar-A Resort in Osage […]
The City of Vandalia is pleased to announce that Logan Benjamin has been selected as the city’s new police chief, replacing Chief Chris Hammann. The incoming police chief will be responsible for continuing the community’s high level of policing services as well as providing an important perspective on the city’s management team. Benjamin has been […]
The entire staff at the Twin Pike Family YMCA are extremely greatful for all who have donated to the Renew, Refresh, Revitalize Capital Campaign thus far. Interim Executive Director, Kara Viorel reminds everyone that the beginning of 2019 is a great time to take advantage of tax credits available by contributing to the Renew, Refresh, […]
Massman Construction and the entire Champ Clark Bridge team invite the public to the monthly update meeting Saturday, Feb. 23 at 10 a.m. in Riverview Park in Louisiana (weather permitting). An update will be given on construction progress on the new Champ Clark Bridge. This is an informal meeting and attendees are encouraged to ask […]
