The Lincoln County Journal

09/07/2026

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09/07/2026

There's a new ride service in Lincoln County geared for non-emergency medical transport.

https://www.lincolncountyjournal.com/2026/09/04/nita-ride-providing-lincoln-county-non-emergency-medical-transport/

09/06/2026

Troy-Buchanan High School launches new Junior ROTC program.

By James SmithTroy Free Press The Lincoln County School District kicked off a new program that combines patriotism and practicality. Troy Buchanan High School launched an Army Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps program, “opening new pathways for student leadership, character development, an...

09/05/2026

Journal Editor: While it won't win them any popularity contests, this is one instance where the county commission should ignore their constituents.

I’ve been writing a newspaper column for 32 years and not surprisingly, expressing an opinion on politics and religion regularly will warrant feeback.

09/05/2026

Missouri Supreme Court delivers defeat to Republicans' effort to change congressional districts, prompting harsh rebuke from GOP leaders up to and including President Donald Trump.

By Rudi KellerMissouri Independent Missourians will vote in November on the gerrymandered congressional map muscled through the Legislature in 2025, the Missouri Supreme Court ruled unanimously on… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

09/04/2026

Deutsch sentenced to seven years in prison after pleading guilty to child endangerment. While judge suspends the prison sentence, he does revoke her foster care license.

TROY - In a case featuring accusations of systemic abuse, neglect, and trading a child for a monkey, a Winfield woman received probation Thursday on a felony conviction of endangering the welfare of a child.

09/04/2026

Hundreds of residents allowed to return home after an anhydrous ammonia leak prompts evacuation, declaration of state of emergency in Troy early Friday morning.

By Gregory Orear Senior General Manager TROY – A faulty valve caused an anhydrous ammonia leak in Troy early Friday morning, prompting the evacuation of hundreds of nearby residents. According to the Lincoln County Emergency Management, the incident occurred during a delivery when a failure in the...

09/03/2026

Troy man accused of possessing child po*******hy, some of which featured his stepdaughter who he allegedly expressed a desire to have s*x with since she was 9.

By Gregory Orear Senior General Manager TROY – A 46-year-old Lincoln County man previously investigated three times for child po*******hy was arrested this week after law enforcement found dozens of images on his computer, including some of his stepdaughter. Nathan Hartzer remains in custody witho...

09/02/2026

After Green Releaf obtains $230K judgment against Garden of Weeden, sheriff's department seizes computers, furniture, even the fixtures off the wall for a future sale.

TROY - Following a court order, the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Department recently seized furniture, computers and fixtures from the walls of The Garden of Weeden following a lawsuit filed by a ma*****na dispensary.

09/01/2026

Another public hearing, another large crowd voices opposition to proposed Ameren project.
https://www.lincolncountyjournal.com/2026/09/01/hearing-draws-more-than-300-to-oppose-ameren-project/