The Louisiana Area Historical Museum is creating a new display for an old 48-star flag that has been in storage for many years. The flag dates to the time before Alaska and Hawaii were admitted to the Union. Plans call for the ensign to be displayed in the front room of the museum at 304 […]
If weather permits, the Champ Clark Bridge will be closed overnight on April 12-13 for maintenance. The bridge will be temporarily closed from 11 p.m. on April 12 until 6 a.m. on April 13. Motorists will be expected to use alternate routes during this time. All roadwork is posted on the traveler information map. Those […]
An ancient method is being used to make sure a statue honoring one of Louisiana’s most famous people lasts long into the future. The clay bust of 13th Amendment author John Brooks Henderson is going through the “lost wax” casting process on its way to dedication ceremonies at 3:30 p.m. on June 30. The process […]
It’s only been six months since the groundbreaking for a new Champ Clark Bridge took place, and already a significant piece of the structure is completed, although many onlookers may not actually see the milestone. Last Saturday, crews completed all under water work for the eight drilled shafts. “Those who have been following our progress […]
On Saturday, March 24 at approximately 1:50 p.m., Callaway County Sheriff’s Office deputies conducted an investigative traffic stop on Interstate 70 west of Kingdom City reference a felony investigation. During the course of the traffic stop, Michael Fitch, 37, of Vandalia refused to exit the sleeper unit of the stopped vehicle (tractor-trailer unit). Fitch was […]
Weather permitting the Missouri Department of Transportation’s contractor, Bleigh Construction, will close Missouri Route 79 mid-morning on Monday, April 9, to begin demolition of the Ramsey and Fox Creek bridges and construction of new bridges. The cost of both bridge replacements is more than $1.7 million, and the road is expected to reopen mid July. […]
The Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission recently awarded a contract to Bleigh Construction Company of Palmyra, for two bridge replacement projects on Missouri Route 79. One of the bridges is located over Ramsey Creek, about 2.5 miles north of Annada, and the other bridge is over Fox Creek, located 2 miles south of Clarksville. The […]
DAR, American Legion Hosts Forum For Louisiana Municipal Candidates The Pike County Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution and American Legion Post 370 sponsored a candidate forum on Thursday, March 15. Several questions from the media and the audience were asked of the candidates in contested races for city council and mayor […]
Board Cuts Six Teaching Positions, Staff Hours In Response To Tough Budget Situation With Other Programs Under Review The Clopton school board approved measures to save money recently that include moving to a four-day week in the next school year, slashing six teaching positions and reductions to hours for non-certified staff. The board has also agreed […]
As construction of the Eastern Missouri Family YMCA progresses, numerous details and coordination of efforts are necessary to ensure the success of the facility. To offer expertise and assist with the project, Jeff Frazier has been selected for the role of Interim Project Manager. In this role, Frazier works to coordinate the efforts of getting […]
