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Silex Board of Aldermen members and city officials meet during the Aug. 10, 2026, Board of Aldermen meeting in Silex, Missouri.

Quarters to Chaos: Budget, Water Disputes Boil Over as Sheriff’s Office Responds

A heated Silex Board of Aldermen meeting brought disputes over the city budget, water service and a fifth alderman into the open before the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office responded.

John Eads

Aug 118 min read

Lincoln CountyWatch back-to-school supply comparison featuring Silex R-I, Elsberry R-II, Lincoln County R-III and Winfield R-IV school districts.

Pencils, Paper and Plenty More: Comparing Lincoln County’s School Supply Lists

Lincoln CountyWatch priced school supply lists from Troy, Winfield, Silex and Elsberry to compare what Lincoln County families could spend getting students ready for the 2026-27 school year.

John Eads

Aug 115 min read

Fuel Card Concerns Lead to State Audit in Bellflower, Raise Questions About What Happened in Silex

A state audit of Bellflower Fire Protection District is putting new attention on fuel receipts and disputed signatures discussed publicly in Silex months ago — and what happened afterward.

John Eads

Aug 86 min read