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No one has fallen for it yet, but Bowling Green Police are warning Pike County residents about a potential scam artist’s tactics. The man with a foreign accent calls area residents and says they have won the Publisher’s Clearing House Sweepstakes. He then arranges a meeting with them in the parking lot of a local business. About one-half hour before the scheduled meeting, the man calls back to say he
State Rep. Jim Hansen (R-Frankford) said a one-cent sales tax proposed for the ballot could refinance MoDOT’s plunging budget for projects at a campaign appearance in Louisiana on Thursday, Dec. 5. The 40th District representative who serves Pike County said projects sought in the area like a new Champ Clark Bridge and Hwy. 54 widening could benefit from the proposed transportation tax. Hansen also said at a reception held at
Despite warm temperatures, two solo vehicle accidents occurred on icy spots along Hwy. 79 the morning of Saturday, Nov. 30. The first happened to Pike County Sheriff’s Deputy Jody Blaylock, who was shaken up but not injured. Blaylock was northbound on the highway in a curve just south of Louisiana and the Buffalo Creek bridge about 11:05 a.m. when he lost control of his patrol car. Blaylock’s vehicle went off
More than 400 meals were served on Thursday, Nov. 28 during the 19th annual Community of Faith Thanksgiving Day Dinner in Louisiana. “It’s a big project,” said dinner coordinator Greg Dolbeare. “We started planning the last Tuesday of October. There’s about 15 area churches involved.” Donations of more than $1,000 from the churches and individuals paid for the dinner at the Centenary United Methodist Church in Louisiana. “There was a
The Louisiana Lady Bulldogs basketball squad pushed its early season record to 2-0 with a decisive 53-26 home victory over the Griggsville-Perry Lady Tornadoes on Tuesday, Dec. 3. A pressing Louisiana defense and strong shooting produced the win. For the full story, see the Dec. 11 edition of the Louisiana Press-Journal.
If the Louisiana Lady Bulldogs season continues to go like the first-game, a 43-40 victory over Winfield on Monday, Dec. 2, the fans may need something for their nerves. Down one point with 1:11 to go in the game, sophomore guard Taylor Cunningham hit one of two free throws to tie it at 36-36. Winfield came right back down the floor and hit a three-pointer and then added a free
The Louisiana Bulldogs varsity pulled away in the second half and beat the Pleasant Hill Wolves, 65-36, on Tuesday, Nov. 26. Louisiana guard Daylon Greene led the Bulldogs with 20 points. The Louisiana’s boys varsity won’t play again until Monday, Dec. 9 at 5:30 p.m. against Marceline in the Monroe City Tournament. The Lady Bulldogs junior varsity and varsity are scheduled to open the season at home against Winfield, starting
More than 400 meals were served on Thursday, Nov. 28 during the 19th annual Community of Faith Thanksgiving Day Dinner in Louisiana. “It’s a big project,” said dinner coordinator Greg Dolbeare. “We started planning the last Tuesday of October. There’s about 15 area churches involved.” Donations of more than $1,000 from the churches and individuals paid for the dinner at the Centenary United Methodist Church in Louisiana. “There was a
A lot of people paddle the Mississippi River for charity and adventure, but few do it with icicles hanging off their canoe. Kevin Brady, 30, of Gloucester, England, is doing just that this winter, in an effort to raise money for the children’s ward at his hometown’s hospital through the Pied Piper Appeal charity. The money will go for services and equipment at the hospital. Brady started Sept. 15 at
The roof of Louisiana’s historic Masonic Temple has been replaced, along with cleaning and capping the five flues in the building. Worthy Matron Kathy Waite, secretary of the Masonic Temple Board, reported on the work completed at the Nov. 11 meeting of Nightingale Chapter No. 117. Other work included replacing the old stone wall to the rear entrance with a new concrete retaining wall and new steps to the sidewalk
The Clarksville Memorial VFW Post 4610 and Ladies Auxiliary have had a very busy month. They held their regular meeting on Nov. 5 with Senior Vice Commander Hurley Conway and Ladies Auxiliary President Mary Tarpien presiding. The special guests attending the meeting was District 17 Commander Ken Brummet and District 17 Ladies Auxiliary President Rowena Grigsby and husband, Paul. Plans were made at the meeting for the annual Christmas dinner
The Louisiana Chamber of Commerce and Community Betterment Committee are encouraging holiday decorating in and around the community by sponsoring a competition for businesses and residences. In coordination with the Annual Winter Wonderland Parade, sponsored this year by the chamber, the groups hope that everyone will join in the fun and thrill of lights and holiday décor for their storefronts, yards and homes. Judging will be held between Friday, Nov.
The Seton Center in Louisiana was packed on Thursday, Nov. 14 for the Louisiana Area Historical Museum annual fall dinner, which featured a presentation about the underground railroad. Performance artist W.T. Johnson played the fictional character of “Peter Paul Johnson,” based on runaway slaves who made their way north to Canada for freedom. Johnson is an assistant principal at Veterans Elementary School in Hannibal, and has portrayed historical characters at
Loading ...State Rep. Jim Hansen (R-Frankford) said a one-cent sales tax proposed for
Despite warm temperatures, two solo vehicle accidents occurred on icy spots along
The Louisiana Lady Bulldogs basketball squad pushed its early season record to
If the Louisiana Lady Bulldogs season continues to go like the first-game,
More than 400 meals were served on Thursday, Nov. 28 during the
A lot of people paddle the Mississippi River for charity and adventure,