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 […]
Bring out the band and the fire trucks, police cars, trucks and the motorcycles! A congratulatory parade and recognition ceremony was held at Van-Far last week for the Class 2 State Champion Indians basketball team on Thursday, March 15. Coaches Pat Connaway and Brett Reading addressed those attending the ceremony following the parade. Above, Caden […]
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 […]
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Lloyd Herman Browning, 95, of Vandalia died Wednesday, March 14, 2018 at his home. Private family memorial services will be held at a later date. He was born March 19, 1922 in Miami, Fla., the son of Orville Herman and Rosa Dale Foreman Browning. He was married to Martha Louise “Snookie” Goodin on Oct. 15, […]
Martin Mike “Slim” Golian, 72, of Hannibal died Monday, March 12, 2018 at Beth Haven Nursing Home in Hannibal. Funeral services were at 1 p.m., Thursday at the James O’Donnell Funeral Home in Hannibal. Pastor Paytie Hinch officiated. Burial with full military rites by Emmette J. Shields American Legion Post #55 was at Fairview Cemetery […]
Garland Edward Willis, 76, of Middletown died peacefully Friday, March 16, 2018 at his home in Middletown, with his family by his side. Funeral services were at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday (today) at the Hopewell Baptist Church in rural Wellsville. The Rev. Nathan Payne officiated. Serving as organist was Mary Ellen Wilkinson. Burial was in Fairmount […]
Bobby Jay Penrod, 85, of Louisiana died Saturday, March 17, 2018 at Lynn’s Heritage House in Louisiana surrounded by his family. Funeral services were at 10 a.m., Tuesday at Collier Funeral Home in Louisiana with the Rev. Alvin Young officiating. Burial was in Fairview Cemetery in Louisiana. Visitation was from 5-8 p.m., Monday at the […]
