Closures are expected on the Champ Clark Bridge in Louisiana early in June if weather permits as the bridge undergoes an annual in-depth inspection. According to the Missouri Department of Transportation, the bridge closures are slated for Monday-Thursday, June 12-15. The bridge will likely be closed from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. If the inspection […]
Officials Seek Information From Public To Track The Final Days Of Jennifer Lynn Middleton Human remains that were discovered at an abandoned home in Vandalia last week have been positively identified as the body of Jennifer Lynn Middleton, the 38-year-old woman who had been reported missing last month by her family. Vandalia Police Chief Chris […]
A highly anticipated exhibit will help the Louisiana Area Historical Museum kick off its silver anniversary season May 27. A preserved Confederate battle flag, once owned by a Civil War soldier from Pike County, will go on permanent display along the south wall of the museum’s main room. The “First Flag of the Confederacy” will […]
Alexander Culver, 23, of Vandalia was arrested on Sunday, May 7, 2017 by the Vandalia Police Department. Culver was observed by an officer in the 100 block of East Union traveling at an excessive rate of speed, 47 miles per hour in a 25 miles per hour zone. When the officer attempted to stop Culver […]
Home Owner Has Been Charged With Abandoning A Corpse Officials are still investigating a scene in Vandalia where human remains were discovered in a dilapidated home near the brick plant over the weekend. It is expected that autopsy and DNA testing will identify the victim as Jennifer Lynn Middleton, a 38-year-old woman who went missing […]
Martha Sue Smith has been part of the history she’s spent a lifetime preserving. The only president the Louisiana Area Historical Museum has had in its 25-year history is stepping aside as the facility prepares to celebrate its silver anniversary. A public reception is planned from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 27, at the […]
Over the past few months, the Eastern Missouri Family YMCA Project has been faced with some hurdles to overcome and strategize for success. The current hurdle is securing financing for the project. The project currently has a balance of $1.60 million; however, a large portion is in pledges that will be collected over the next […]
The committee of the Bowling Green Board of Aldermen discussed a new policy to help protect against expenses involved in uniforming new police officers who do not stay with the city for a long period of time. City Administrator Barb Allison presented board members with various policies obtained from other municipalities. She pointed out that […]
Rains, Flooding Create Problems For Residents, Area Municipalities The heavy rains over the weekend only exacerbated the problems with the dilapidated building at 401 Georgia Street in Louisiana so now it appears city officials will be forced to make a fast determination on the future of the structure. After more bricks began falling from the […]
Organization Looks To Increase Membership It’s been eight years since the Louisiana American Legion Post 370 has been able to hold a Poppy Day collection but members are bringing it back this year and hopes to gain support and boost membership along the way. Legion Auxiliary President Betty Garrison noted there has been a lack […]
