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Sheriff Staffing, Emergency Sirens, School Safety and Development Highlight County Commission Meeting
Lincoln County officials discussed deputy staffing, aging emergency sirens, new school safety resources, floodplain development and ongoing road projects during the Aug. 6 County Commission meeting.
John Eads
Aug 76 min read
Highway 79 Drug Interdiction Results In Drug Trafficking Charges, $200,000 Cash Bonds
A DEA Task Force drug interdiction on Highway 79 near Old Monroe allegedly uncovered nearly 2 kilograms of methamphetamine and cocaine, resulting in drug trafficking charges against two men.
John Eads
Jun 42 min read
100 MPH Pursuit Through Lincoln County Ends in Arrest of Peoria Man, $75K Cash-Only Bond
A Peoria, Illinois man is facing multiple felony charges after deputies say he led law enforcement on a 100 MPH pursuit through Lincoln Coun
John Eads
Mar 22 min read
What Lincoln County Drivers Want Fixed — And What We’re Doing Next
Lincoln County drivers are sharing concerns about road conditions and traffic safety across the county, including Highway 47 and Highway 79.
John Eads
Dec 15, 20252 min read
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