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Louisiana man injured in late-night crash

Dave Moller  Louisiana Press Journal
12/1/2011 12:17:24 PM

Danny E. Smith, 29, of Louisiana, was moderately injured in a Hwy. NN solo crash at 1 a.m. on Thursday, Dec. 1.

Full details will be reported in the Dec. 7 print edition of the Louisiana Press-Journal.

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Louisiana man injured in late-night crash
12/1/2011 12:17:24 PM

Danny E. Smith, 29, of Louisiana, was moderately injured in a Hwy. NN solo crash at 1 a.m. on Thursday, Dec. 1.

Full details will be reported in the Dec. 7 print edition of the Louisiana Press-Journal.

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County residents pay homage to war veteran
11/1/2011 10:35:38 AM

Pike County residents holding American flags and balloons lined the streets of Louisiana and Clarksville Friday, Oct. 28 to pay homage to deceased Afghanistan War veteran Cpl. Keith Allen Kramer, 30.

The...

Fatal fire deemed electrical
8/4/2011 1:41:39 PM

A Louisiana man died in a roaring blaze that broke out at 524 N. Third St. at mid-morning on Thursday, Aug. 4.

Neighbors and friends said occupant Harriett Davis made it out of the fire, but her son, Ed Davis, 53, didn’t....


LOCAL NEWS

City may start charging groups to use parks
10/4/2011 1:30:24 PM

Groups like the Louisiana R-II Schools, the YMCA and Khoury League may have to start paying to use city park facilities next year.

The city allows those entities to use city ball fields and lights...

Discovery of old deal silences Jenne flap
8/16/2011 1:47:30 PM

With the discovery of a forgotten agreement, it looks like City Administrator Bob Jenne can keep his job through May 31, 2013, if he wants to.

"I forgot all about it," Jenne said on Monday, Aug....

Louisiana, Clopton/Elsberry both going to state playoffs
10/28/2011 10:56:50 AM

The Louisiana Bulldogs and Clopton/Elsberry Indian/Hawks will both go to the state playoffs with initial games this Wednesday, Nov. 2 after victories in the district round.

Louisiana came in second in its district by beating Van-Far 36-8...

Louisiana not losing cable TV service
11/1/2011 10:37:15 AM

Despite local rumors, the Louisiana area will not be losing its cable television service.

US Cable was purchased in September by Charter Communications Inc. That firm will now service existing...

Donations provide cash for YMCA pool project
11/8/2011 3:34:55 PM

Christmas isn’t here just yet, but one couldn’t tell that last Saturday night when the Twin Pike Family YMCA held its annual fundraising dinner auction.
With the Y facility, and most of those attending, decorated in holiday style, a silent and live auction raised over $23,000....

Senator McCaskill pledges to help Stark Bro's
8/23/2011 1:27:12 PM

Looking for places to grow their "razor thin profits," the owners of Stark Bro’s Nurseries and Orchards got a helping hand Monday, Aug. 22 from U.S. Senator Claire McCaskill.

The senator from...

Oklahoma earthquake felt here
11/8/2011 3:44:28 PM

The big shake may have been hundreds of miles away, but an earthquake which rattled Oklahoma residents over the weekend was felt by many here.
In Oklahoma  the late Saturday, early Sunday series of quakes, the strongest being of 5.6 magnitude,  cracked buildings...

Hwy. 54 to be blocked this summer for bridge work
11/15/2011 12:13:23 PM

It won’t last for two years like the Hwy. 79 landslide project, but two bridge replacements are expected to close Hwy. 54 between Louisiana and Bowling Green this summer, enough to make commutes longer and maybe some Pike County tempers shorter.


Firm buys last of Ashland facility, jobs to remain
11/15/2011 12:24:55 PM

Monument Chemicals is is buying the aviation and refrigerant lubricants business from Ashland Inc. The deal includes 22 acres at the site just outside of Louisiana's city limits.

Terms were not disclosed, but an Ashland spokesman said Monument plans...

Bowling Green woman's injuries serious after crash
11/18/2011 2:03:22 PM

Karma Niemeyer of Bowling Green was listed in serious condition Friday at the intensive care unit of Blessing Hospital in Quincy, Ill. after a vehicle accident the day before.

Niemeyer was...

Eolia man killed on Hwy. 61
11/20/2011 10:48:33 AM

Pedestrian Lloyd J. Pruitt, 46, of Eolia, was killed Friday, Nov. 18 when struck by a tractor-trailer truck as he stepped onto Hwy. 61.

...

City approves more Sunset Park improvements
9/20/2011 1:39:37 PM

The Louisiana City Council has approved phase two of the Rotary Club’s improvements to Sunset Park on Georgia Street.

Rotarian Bart Niedner presented a plan for a new large swing and two new...

City council promises to follow Sunshine Law
9/20/2011 1:41:36 PM

After contending earlier this year they had done no wrong, Louisiana officials have agreed to follow Missouri Sunshine Law rules for closed city council sessions.

Mayor Tom Wallace, City Administrator...

Deadline looms for Jenne, administrator law
8/9/2011 1:48:39 PM

The deadline is soon approaching to deal with Louisiana City Administrator Bob Jenne’s job status and a new ordinance that outlines his position.

The City Council balked at passing the ordinance...

School board passes slight deficit budget
9/27/2011 2:06:28 PM

The Louisiana RII School Board passed a $6.8 million budget with a $200,000 deficit for the new school year at the Sept. 20 meeting.

The $200,000 deficit is a carry over from the 2010-2011 budget...

Task force will tackle town branch problems
11/29/2011 1:54:47 PM

Questions of who actually owns Louisiana’s town branch clouded a Monday, Nov. 28 meeting about how to deal with its floods.

But city residents came up with a number of ideas for dealing with...

Throng marches against cancer at Relay for Life
8/30/2011 1:56:17 PM

For Robin Howland, being on the Howard’s Heroes team at this year’s Relay for Life had special meaning.

"Howard (Alexander) was my dad and we lost him last year to prostate cancer," Howland said.


One-day cutback at nutrition centers solidifies program
8/30/2011 1:58:51 PM

The Pike Pioneers nutrition centers in Louisiana and Bowling Green are still serving 200 meals per day despite an ever-tightening budget.

Centers Coordinator Diane Redd cut Thursday service to...

Louisiana man seriously injured in crash
9/1/2011 12:10:25 PM

Kevin O.Lee, 25, of Louisiana was seriously injured at 12:10 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 1 on Hwy. 54 at Vera after falling asleep at the wheel, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.

Lee is in satisfactory condition at Mercy Hospital-St....

Man creates art out of homegrown gourds
9/6/2011 1:38:21 PM

Bert Andrews wasn’t one of those kids who was incessantly drawing and turned his talent into commercial art.

Andrews, 57, lives in the Louisiana area and has always labored with his hands, landscaping...

Woman injured in Georgia Street wreck
9/6/2011 1:40:03 PM

A woman passenger in a two-car crash was taken to Pike County Memorial Hospital for treatment on Tuesday, Sept. 6.

Sandy Gove was riding west in a 2003 Oldsmobile Alero on Georgia Street at 7:55...

Candidate filings to open for April election
11/22/2011 1:28:35 PM

Candidate filings for the Louisiana R-II School Board, the Louisiana City Council and the Clarksville Board of Aldermen open at 8 a.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 13.

Filings are due at the respective city...

Leaves peaking just in time for Colorfest
10/11/2011 1:17:50 PM

Colors like those in the photo above of a tree next to a historic house on Third Street will be peaking just in time for this weekend’s Louisiana Country Colorfest.

]For a full schedule and...

City closer to landing railroad office building
10/11/2011 1:20:31 PM

The City of Louisiana is closer to landing a railroad office building and some much-needed property tax revenue, according to City Administrator Bob Jenne.

The administrator told the city council...

Bowling Green woman injured in crash near Louisiana
10/12/2011 11:05:28 AM

A Bowling Green woman suffered minor injuries when her vehicle struck an RV bus at 9:07 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 12 on Hwy. 54 just outside of Louisiana, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.

Verla...

Clarksville lands major sewer grant
10/18/2011 1:31:13 PM

The City of Clarksville has been awarded a $94,300 state Community Development Block Grant for its $3 million waste and storm water system improvement project, according to Mayor JoAnne Smiley.

Smiley...

Penrod, Rue rule over LHS homecoming game
10/25/2011 1:13:28 PM

Seniors Logan Rue and Kristine Penrod were named the king and queen of the 2011 Louisiana High School Homecoming on Friday, Oct. 21 at the game against Paris High School.

For more homecoming...

No treatment plant will help local environment
10/25/2011 1:15:43 PM

A new state report says the approved Louisiana wastewater treatment plant will not adversely effect the environment and will in fact improve it.

In the report from the state Department of Natural...

Area churches feed 450 at Thanksgiving dinner
11/29/2011 1:51:46 PM

In an outpouring of concern for their less fortunate neighbors, volunteers from 17 area churches served about 450 people again this year at the Community of Faith Thanksgiving Day Dinner.

It...

Clopton crowns homecoming king and queen
9/27/2011 2:04:32 PM

The 2011 Homecoming king and queen for Clopton High School are seniors Zachary Ellison and Kelli Suddarth, who were honored during halftime ceremonies at the game against Orchard Farm on Friday, Sept. 23. Photo by John Kinker. For more Homecoming...


REGIONAL NEWS


Municipal, district candidate filings open Dec. 13
11/29/2011 1:57:35 PM

Candidate filings for municipal offices, school boards and special districts open at 8 a.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 13 and close at the end of the business day on Tuesday, Jan. 17 for the April 3, 2012 election.


Man arrested for cutting barge for scrap
11/22/2011 1:32:38 PM

Pike County Sheriff Stephen Korte said deputies arrested a man on Thursday, Sept. 17 whose crews had cut huge amounts of a sand barge apart on the Mississippi River.

"Seventy-five percent of...

Middle school honors veterans with ceremony
11/15/2011 12:27:34 PM

The Louisiana Middle School honored those who served in the military again on Veteran’s Day, Friday, Nov. 11 in morning ceremonies.

"We owe you more than we can ever repay," said Louisiana R-II...

Federal budget cuts would affect PCMH finances significantly
11/8/2011 3:37:43 PM

Washington D.C. is a long way from Pike County, but should certain decisions be made there that appear to be on the current agenda, the largest health care provider here could be hit hard.
Pike County Memorial Hospital is potentially facing drastic cuts in Medicare and Medicaid...

County depends on Social Security income
11/1/2011 10:39:55 AM

If Pike County residents didn’t receive their monthly payments from the Social Security Administration, 9.2 percent of total personal income in the county would be lost, a total of $47,286,994 in 2009.


County depends on Social Security income
11/1/2011 10:39:53 AM

If Pike County residents didn’t receive their monthly payments from the Social Security Administration, 9.2 percent of total personal income in the county would be lost, a total of $47,286,994 in 2009.


Bowling Green body find not suspicious
10/26/2011 1:27:52 PM

The release of the name of a man found dead Wednesday, Oct. 26 in the Hardee's parking lot in Bowling Green is pending notification of kin.

No indication of foul play is suspected and the death is being investigated as a natural or accidental...

Moss appeals fines for dangerous building
10/25/2011 1:17:44 PM

Haines Moss has appealed six citations from the City of Louisiana for having a dangerous building on historic Georgia Street.

Moss was found guilty of the citations Oct. 6 in Louisiana Municipal...

City gets rid of students' bus stop
10/18/2011 1:29:32 PM

A bus stop put up by resident Jeff Baucom for school children has been removed by order of the City of Louisiana as a safety hazard.

Baucom put the covered shelter up in August at the corner...

Bench trial set in toy maker lawsuit
10/11/2011 1:22:21 PM

A trial has been set for 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 1 in a Louisiana bank’s lawsuit against a New London toy maker.

The trial will be before Ralls County Judge Rachel Bringer at the courthouse in...

Grass fire burns acreage near Bowling Green
10/7/2011 5:14:11 PM

An unattended burn pile turned into a five to ten acre grass fire Friday, Oct. 7 several miles south of Bowling Green.

No one was injured, but the blaze should remind area residents that dry and  windy fall conditions are perfect...

Howery wants different judge for murder trial
10/4/2011 1:32:40 PM

A man accused of killing his wife and dumping her body on their Pike County farm is asking to switch judges in the case.

Douglas J. Howery Sr., 59, does not want Audrain County Judge Keith Sutherland...

Port authority looking at Holcim harbor
9/27/2011 2:08:20 PM

The Pike/Lincoln County Port Authority Commission is drafting a proposal to use the old Holcim Inc. cement facility on the Mississippi River near Clarksville to boost business.

The county commissioners...

Assessor pushes mileage flap with commissioners
9/20/2011 1:43:22 PM

Pike County Assessor, Donna Prior, recently met with the Pike County Commission for a meeting on her query for mileage reimbursement.

Prior said she did not have to meet the requirements the...

Idential twins feted at 90th birthday party
8/30/2011 2:01:30 PM

Identical twins Alma (Hoaglin) Pointer and Alta (Hoaglin) Stone turned 90 last weekend and they say the secret to long life is summed up in two words.

"Hard work," they said simultaneously.


Man erects school bus shelter for R-II students
8/23/2011 1:32:45 PM

Louisiana resident Jeff Baucom remembers what it was like to stand in the rain as a child, waiting for the school bus to come.

That’s why he recently erected a bus stop shelter for Louisiana...

Gun range idea gets shot down
8/16/2011 2:16:38 PM

The controversial proposed shooting range across from the Clopton schools campus has been shot down by the land owner and a lawyer involved is hopping mad.

"It’s over," said Attorney Matthew...

Assessor says commissioners could cause tax loss
8/16/2011 1:50:00 PM

Pike County Assessor Donna Prior is claiming scrutiny of her mileage reinbursements by county commissioners could cost the county almost $129,000 in needed tax revenue.

The controversy started...


SPORTS


Bulldogs pounded in season opener, 81-30
11/29/2011 2:01:16 PM

The Louisiana Bulldogs got soundly defeated 81-30 on the road against the Griggsville/Perry High (Ill.) Tornadoes on Monday, Nov. 28 in the first game of the season.

"The only positive is that...

Bulldogs looking to build on last season
11/22/2011 1:37:24 PM

Losing 50 percent of their scoring to graduation might seem like an insurmountable loss to overcome for the Louisiana Bulldogs boys basketball squad.

But the program is now in a position to keep...

Louisiana football team looks to continue building
11/15/2011 12:33:20 PM

Louisiana High School Head Football Coach Steve Gschwender hasn’t seen enough yet to call his team a constant contender, but he liked what he saw as his 5-7 team roared back at the end of the 2011 season.


Bulldogs drop sectional game
11/8/2011 3:39:09 PM

Less than a week ago torrential rains and whipping gusts worked in favor of the Louisiana Bulldogs as they pressed past Scotland County to advance in Class 1 football sectional playoffs.
But Monday night’s quagmire, a delay for lighting, an ejected coach and a powerhouse...

Louisiana going to state playoffs
11/1/2011 10:42:50 AM

It’s been a long time since the Louisiana Bulldogs have been to the state playoffs, but they will go for the first time since 1999 after pummeling the Van-Far Indians 36-8 on the road Oct. 28.

"We...

Bulldogs poised for district, state playoffs
10/25/2011 1:21:23 PM

Just when it looked like the Louisiana Bulldogs’ football season might go up in flames, the team rallied back with a strong defensive effort Oct. 21 and got back in the district championship and state playoffs picture with a resounding 24-6 victory...

Clopton/Elsberry clobbers Lutheran St. Charles, 56-13
10/18/2011 1:34:38 PM

The Clopton/Elsberry Indian/Hawks manhandled Lutheran St. Charles, 56-13 on the road Oct. 14 in another offensive onslaught from quarterback Scott Kroeger, who produced more than 400 yards for the seventh time in eight games.

Jack Hicks caught three...

Indian/Hawks win shootout, 50-37
10/11/2011 1:26:00 PM

The Clopton/Elsberry Indian/Hawks won a shootout on the road against the Montgomery County Wildcats, 50-37, on Oct. 7.

Quarterback Scott Kroeger continued his phenomenal, record-breaking season, putting up...

Clopton captures EMO softball crown
10/4/2011 1:36:30 PM

Keeping their dreams for a third straight state title alive, the Clopton Lady Hawks captured the EMO Conference championship last week.

The team will get a bye in the first round of the Class...

Clopton softball team overcomes Louisiana
9/27/2011 2:12:05 PM

The Clopton Lady Hawks raised their record to 11-3 on Sept. 26 with a 10-5 home victory over Louisiana. The Lady Bulldogs are now 4-11 on the year.

It was a hitters day at Clopton’s field with...

Lady Bulldogs turning softball season around
9/20/2011 1:46:40 PM

The Louisiana Lady Bulldogs began to turn their season around last week with three big victories, highlighted by winning the consolation trophy at the annual Bulldog Invitational softball tournament on Sept. 17.


Bulldogs take second victory with comeback
9/13/2011 1:44:23 PM

With their second victory in three games, the Louisiana Bulldogs football squad has already reached its peak for wins compared to the 2009 and 2010 building seasons.

Now Head Coach Steve Gschwender...

Bulldogs bowl Highland High over, 34-6
9/6/2011 1:49:49 PM

After getting blistered in their first game against Centralia, the Louisiana Bulldogs returned the favor Friday, Sept. 2 against the Highland Cougars in a 34-6 runaway home-opener win.

The Bulldogs...

Clopton/Elsberry sets records in lopsided victory
8/30/2011 2:05:51 PM

The Clopton/Elsberry Indian/Hawks football squad put it together on both sides of the ball, setting four school records in a 58-14 trouncing of the Winfield Warriors on Friday, Aug. 26.

"Our...

Louisiana looks to build with numbers
8/23/2011 1:37:43 PM

Turning a football program around is not the easiest task in the world, but Louisiana High School Head Coach Steve Gschwender has something this year he has never had in his initial seasons; numbers.

Forty-two...

Dove season starts Sept. 1
8/16/2011 1:54:31 PM

Visit dove fields before opening day, and buy plenty of ammunition. That’s the advice from Missouri’s top dove expert. Resource Scientist John Schulz says Missouri doves have raised a bumper crop of young this year.


Duck hunting reservations available Sept. 1
8/9/2011 1:54:53 PM

Missourians who want to hunt ducks or geese on most wetland areas managed by the Conservation Department can start applying for reservations Thursday Sept. 1.

Hunters have from Sept. 1 through...



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