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Power Wheels Derby Smashing Success At Lewistown Appreciation Day

  There was excitement and anticipation in the air as Power Wheel Derby contestants registered and lined up to compete for the trophies and medals to be awarded at the conclusion of the derby after the last balloon popped on Saturday, September 10, 2016 during Lewistown Appreciation Day festivities. Boys and girls in all kinds…

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Canton Woman Arrested For Distribution of Controlled Substance

According to the Lewis County Sheriff’s Office, on September 13, 2016, Kathryn L. Dean, age 28, of Canton, Missouri was arrested by the Lewis County Sheriff’s Office after an investigation by the LCSO and the NEMO Drug Task Force. Ms. Dean was arrested on one charge of distribution of a controlled substance, Hydrocodone, a class…

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Old Bridge At St. Francisville Closed

By Mike Scott The Des Moines River bridge at St. Francisville may have carried its last traveler across its 763 ft. length. The historic structure served as a toll bridge until 2003, and as a free bridge following the completion of the new bridges on the Avenue of the Saints. The metal cantilever bridge, built…

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Appreciation Day Shining Success For Lewistown Community

Everyone loves a parade!  The American Legion Post lead the way past the Lewistown City Park to kick off the huge parade with entries of bands, royalty, fire trucks, ambulance, rescue vehicles, motorcycles, candidates running for office, and business floats passing out sweet treats, tee shirts, bottled water, soda pop, and more during the 1…

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Violette Bringing Back His Dad’s 1966 Ford Truck

By Echo Menges Just a few weeks ago, Jason Violette of Novelty began a sentimental journey by acquiring a vintage 1966 Ford F100 Pickup Truck. This is not just any vintage truck. This truck belonged to his late father, Ray Violette. Growing up, Violette doesn’t remember a time it wasn’t his father’s truck. “Mom told…

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ROAD WORK IN KNOX COUNTY 9/12-9/15/2016

Weather permitting, MoDOT crews will be performing culvert work on the following routes in Knox County. Please see the locations and dates below. Route T – Sept. 12, road closed between MO 6 and Route E for culvert replacement. Work will be completed between 8:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. Route E – Sept. 13, road closed between Route T and MO 156 for culvert replacement. Work will be completed…

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