Excitement is buzzing as construction progresses on the Eastern Missouri Family YMCA. The outer perimeter of the metal building is taking shape and providing area residents with a better grasp to the size of the facility. In general, the gym will be on the south end of the building end and the wellness area will […]
It was another banner night for the City of Louisiana at the annual Chamber of Commerce banquet on Friday, April 6. The theme of this year’s event was the Bicentennial “The Past Looking Forward.” A brief presentation was given by Jim Crawford and Dr. Gary McKiddy, both former Louisiana residents. They have been working on […]
On Sunday, April 4 at approximately 12:45 p.m., Vandalia police officers responded to the 1800 block of W. Highway 54 for a report of a physical domestic disturbance in progress. According to their report, callers observed an unidentified male subject sitting on top of a juvenile striking the juvenile male in the face and torso area. […]
The three-story building at the corner of Main and Champ Clark Drive was reduced to rubble over the weekend and work continues this week to clear away the debris. A great deal of bricks was collected and the top story had to be removed by hand to protect the Pike County Courthouse Annex that is […]
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After a petition circulated last week regarding centralized 911, Pike County Commissioners decided to change the ballot language to reflect what citizens were requesting. Originally the commission acted on the recommendation of the 911 panel and set the proposed sales tax rate at 5/8 of one percent. The Prop 911 group sought a lower rate […]
Motorists Urged To Be Patient During Construction After two years of meticulous planning and securing a proper funding mechanism, work has officially started on the Georgia Street corridor project that voters approved. The project is an overhaul from bottom up addressing water and wastewater lines, storm water collection, sidewalks and the actual street itself. Mayor […]
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 […]
