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The Missouri State Fire Marshal’s office and the owner of the destroyed Clarksville Station restaurant are asking the public to stay out of the fire scene area for safety and investigative reasons. “I’m just really concerned and want to protect the community from the debris,” owner Nathalie Pettus said Thursday, March 6. She added that insurance company investigators have not released the site yet and asked residents to stay off
A Louisiana man who was originally charged with sexually assaulting a woman in her home has been sentenced to seven years in prison. Zachary Andrew McCulley, 24, pled guilty to and amended charge of second degree domestic assault in Pike County Circuit Court on Wednesday, May 6. For the full story, see the March 12 edition of the Louisiana Press-Journal.
Heart to Heart Community Outreach Director Patty Bolton will close the Heartfelt Boutique on Saturday, March 15, but will continue to manage the group’s food pantry. However, the store that helps fund Heart to Heart charities could stay open if someone comes forward to run it, Bolton said. It that doesn’t happen, Bolton will proceed with the closing of the store. “I just want to lighten the load for myself
Louisiana Economic Development Director T.C. Powers has landed a grant for a traffic study for the west end of town. The MoDOT grant will pay $6,800 of a $8,500 study of the Georgia Street area around Louisiana High School and the Twin Pikes Shopping Center. The city will pay the remaining $1,700. “It will be a busy traffic area when County Market and the schools open next August,” Powers said.
The Clopton Lady Hawks season ended with a 69-44 loss to Knox County on Wednesday, March 5 in sectional play. Clopton got in foul trouble early and paid for it in the second half when the Lady Eagles outscored them 45-16. See the March 12 Louisiana Press-Journal for details.
The Clopton Lady Hawks won the Class 2, District 5 championship at home on Friday, Feb. 28 with a convincing win over the South Shelby Ladybirds, 72-47. The Lady Hawks steam rolled the competition in the tournament, beating Louisiana 70-34, in the second round on Wednesday, Feb. 26 and Wellsville in the first round on Monday, Feb. 24, 64-28. It was the third district title in four years for Clopton.
The Louisiana Bulldogs had a tough task to beat the No. 2 state-ranked Canton Tigers on Saturday, March 1 at Clopton High in the Class 2, District 5 championship game and almost did. The Bulldogs played hard but a quick, disciplined and tall Canton squad outrebounded Louisiana and ended its season. Louisiana had a 21-4 record on the season, with the four losses coming on a combined nine points.
The following is the March schedule for the Pike County OATS service. Thursdays — Pike County to Hannibal. Please call 1-800-654-6287 for reservations. Tuesday mornings — Bowling Green in town. Tuesday afternoons — Louisiana, Clarksville and Paynesville to Bowling Green. First, second and fourth Wednesdays – Service along Highways 24, 61, 40/61 from Palmyra to Hannibal to New London to Bowling Green to Troy to St. Louis on the Weekly
Eastern Star chapters across the state of Missouri will be making quilts and pillowcases for children being treated for cancer in many different area hospitals. Nightingale Chapter will participate in the 10th District’s work day on Saturday, April 5 in Warrenton when members will bring sewing machines and fabric to work on making the needed items. The chapter donated $100 to purchase fabric, thread, etc. Worthy Matron Kathy Waite presided
Inspired by a presentation on the Underground Railroad in Louisiana and a love of sewing, a group of women are making an historic-styled quilt in a monthly Louisiana class. The Underground Railroad Quilting class began with former home economic teacher and Pike County resident Helen Crew. Crew was at the Louisiana Area Historical Museum fall dinner, where she heard the story of Underground Railroad quilts from story teller W.T. Johnson
If you have ever wanted to be a paranormal investigator now is your chance! The Louisiana Chamber of Commerce will be holding its first ever overnight ghost hunt, Saturday, April 12 starting at 7 p.m. The event will be held at the former Smith-Barr Manor building (Old Louisiana Hospital). Attendees will have an opportunity to stand along seasoned paranormal investigators from the Missouri Paranormal and Crypto Society while using some
During the month of February, Rotary International focuses on World Understanding. Helping the Louisiana Club understand a bit more about his native country is this year’s youth exchange student Gaywen Muliloto-Tokava of Lyon France. Gaywen made is presentation to the Louisiana club during the regular weekly luncheon on February 6. He shared details of his family life, home city and country and some of his experiences as an exchange student.
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
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Heart to Heart Community Outreach Director Patty Bolton will close the Heartfelt
The Clopton Lady Hawks season ended with a 69-44 loss to Knox
The Clopton Lady Hawks won the Class 2, District 5 championship at