In response to a growing free and reduced population in the Lincoln County R-III Schools, the district is now qualified to participate in a free summer lunch program funded through the National School Lunch Program. The Seamless Summer Meal program provides nutritiously balanced lunches throughout the summer months to any child up to the age of 18 for free regardless of income. Beginning May 21, the R-III District will serve
Weather permitting, MoDOT crews will have traffic reduced to one lane on the following routes at various locations for pavement repairs from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the dates indicated. Route J - May 21 from MO 47 west of Troy to I-70 NOR at Wright City Route U - May 22-24 from US 61 south of Moscow Mills to MO 47 south of Hawk Point Route AA - May 25 from
A teacher in a St. Louis County school district and living in the Winfield area has been charged with four counts of second degree statutory sodomy on a teenage boy. The boy is not a student in that district. Christopher Patrick McCall, 33, of Hilton Lane, Winfield, was arrested earlier this month following an investigation by the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Department. A $50,000 cash only bond was set. On May
The City of Troy will be having an Early Pool Pass Sign-Up Day on Sunday, May 20 from noon to 4 p.m. This will allow families and other individuals to come in other than during business hours to get their photos taken for resident or season passes. Representatives from Midwest Pool Management will also be there to sign up individuals for swimming lessons and other pool programs. It will be
Just in time for the end of this school year, the Troy Buchanan High School (TBHS) Class 4 state champion softball team were presented with two road signs through the Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT). They will be placed with the city limits signs on Hwy. 61. The signs were purchased by the Troy Chamber of Commerce’s Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB). The championship was the first team state title
Winfield hosted Southern Boone (ranked Thursday in the State Coaches’ Poll at #9 in the state in Class 1 Girls Soccer). Winfield scored the first goal of the game, very early, on a set ball. Southern Boone answered only minutes later, to tie the game at 1. The score was 1-1 at halftime. It was still 1-1 at the end of regulation. No one scored in either of the two
Just in time for the end of this school year, the Troy Buchanan High School (TBHS) Class 4 state champion softball team were presented with two road signs through the Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT). They will be placed with the city limits signs on Hwy. 61. The signs were purchased by the Troy Chamber of Commerce’s Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB). The championship was the first team state title
The Britton House Board members are searching for recipes and photos of past and current “Preachers and Politicians” in Lincoln County. The board is compiling a cookbook, featuring the ‘preachers and politicians’ in our county to help with the continued maintenance and restoration efforts of the Britton House in Troy. If anyone would have information regarding recipes and/or photos of any of the past and current ‘preachers and politicians’, it
In celebration of National Volunteer Week (April 15 – 21), the OATS Lincoln County Support Committee has selected Teddi Michler of Troy as their Volunteer of the Year. Michler, of Troy is a widow with four children, 11 grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren and a 133 lb. puppy named Buster. She is a member of the Sacred Heart Church in Troy, secretary of the St. Ann Sodality, past president of the
Alayna Dillon-Cox, of Winfield, Mo., has received the Missouri Boys’/Girls’ State and Missouri Leadership Award to attend Southeast Missouri State University. Dillon-Cox is the daughter of Dave Cox, of Wright City, Mo., and Diann Dillon, of Winfield. She will be a 2012 graduate of Winfield High School in Winfield. Many scholarship opportunities exist at Southeast Missouri State University. For more information, visit www.semo.edu. On the web: http://readabout.me/achievements/Alayna-Dillon-Cox-Awarded-Scholarship-to-Attend-Southeast/3857040.
Dive into the rabbit hole and surface into a new world of amazement and wonder! That is what your child can do by becoming a part of the Spot Light Stars’ Performing Arts Camp production of Alice in Wonderland June 11 – 15, and performances on June 16. This week-long camp will take place at Bonfils Auditorium in Troy. The show will be auditioned, cast, rehearsed and performed all in
The Grand Opening for the Troy Aquatic Center will be Saturday, May 26 from noon to 8 pm. Drawings will be happening every 15 minutes for free food from the concession stand and other donated items. Dairy Queen will be handing out Free Dilly Bars and have their costumed chacter there. If any business is interested in participating, please let Karen know as soon as possible at 636-462-7609. Local business
There will be an upcoming jazz concert in the park on Thursday May 17. The concert begins at 6:30 p.m. in the city park at the pavilion and will feature music from both the TBHS and TMS Jazz Bands. The concert is free and open to the public. What a great way to kick of your summer vacation.