Bust Dedication, Parade, Fireworks Will Close Out Event At The Riverfront Wednesday Night The Louisiana Bicentennial celebration kicked off with a big weekend of parades, bands, demonstrations, art and much more. The event ends tomorrow with a day of patriotic events to mark the Fourth of July. People are encouraged to come out and enjoy […]
With the help of Cuivre River Electric Cooperative and the USDA’s Rural Economic Development Loan and Grant program (REDLG), a $250,000 loan to Pike County Connections (PCC) will provide startup funding for the establishment of two new nonprofit agencies that serve area citizens with developmental disabilities, and enable both jobs and benefits to be retained. […]
Registration Deadline Is Thursday, July 5 For Two-Day Camp On July 12-13 Pike County Memorial Hospital will once again be hosting M.A.S.H. Camp on July 12-13 this year. M.A.S.H. stands for the Missouri AHEC Science and Health camp. It is a two-day “hands-on” science and health summer day camp for students entering sixth, seventh and […]
Pike County Memorial Hospital announced that Justin Selle will officially resign from his post as chief executive officer effective Aug. 3, 2018. In his statement, Selle explained he was presented with an opportunity for him and his family that he could not pass up. He expressed that he is very happy with the team in […]
Cindy Blaylock remembers first talking about Louisiana’s 2018 bicentennial four years ago. In reality, she had two role models who likely ingrained the aptitude for community service long ago. Blaylock is co-chair with Michelle Niedner of the committee that will stage the 200th birthday party June 30 to July 4. Her father, John Sitton, was […]
A rural Bowling Green family is working to pick up the pieces following a fire that claimed their home on Wednesday night. Firefighters were called to the scene at about 10:15 p.m. on Wednesday when homeowners Joey and Christy Orf arrived to their home engulfed in flames. Bowling Green Fire Chief Adam Mitalovich said he […]
Last week the annual Champ Clark Bridge inspection took place and the bridge has been completely reopened. Inspection findings concluded no major significant repairs will be necessary which would have resulted in an impact to traffic. MoDOT appreciates the patience of the drivers who had to find alternate routes during the closures. Progress on construction […]
Construction is progressing on the Eastern Missouri Family YMCA. The majority of the exterior is complete and the installation of the exterior brick is starting. Internally, the walls have been framed and the electrical fixtures are being installed. The Capital Campaign Committee is working on securing additional funds to complete the flooring for the facility, […]
The annual Pike County Fair is coming soon and will feature many of the favorites fair-goers have come to expect and there will also be changes to the schedule this year. The biggest change will be no concerts on Saturday night. Previously the fair had ended with a big name in country music along with […]
A new initiative calls for houses to be built inside the Northeast Correctional Center at Bowling Green and sold throughout the area. The Aspire Partnership Prison Homes Program, which has been in the works for several years, is an effort of the not-for-profit North East Community Action Corporation (NECAC) and the Carpenters District Council of […]
