Lincoln County commissioners received updates on road projects, the Old Monroe bridge, Human Resources and the August election during a brief meeting Tuesday morning.

Lincoln County road crews are advancing paving, drainage and maintenance projects while continuing cleanup following weekend storms that brought down trees across the county.

The Lincoln County Fair, Route 47 widening plans and government meetings in Troy, Elsberry and Moscow Mills are among five things residents may want to follow this week.

Lincoln County commissioners discussed the regional water project, emergency preparations for the county fair and the upcoming delinquent tax sale as more residents continue asking questions at public meetings.

The Lincoln County Commission discussed data center concerns, a Sheriff's Office hiring freeze, road projects, opioid settlement funding and other county business during its July 7 meeting.

When the Lincoln County Commission expanded random drug testing across departments, state law left top courthouse officials completely exempt. We went on the record with our local leaders to see who is stepping up to take a voluntary test.

Lincoln County commissioners approved several policy changes this week involving travel reimbursements, employee drug testing, county vehicles and personnel policies as elected officials and department heads gathered for two commission meetings.

QuikTrip interest, YMCA planning, water infrastructure, and public safety funding dominated this week’s Lincoln County meetings.