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Thursday, May 16, 2013  Twenty employees in the Operating Engineers Lcoal 965 withdrew its intent to strike notice after reaching an agreement with elected officials.

Thursday, May 16, 2013  Power has been restored to about  3,800 Pike County, Ill. homes, which were without power as severe storms moved through the area Wednesday night.

Wednesday, May 15, 2013  A Roodhouse, Illinois man is in jail after he drove a semi off the roadway while under the influence, Illinois State Police said.

Friday, May 10, 2013  Niemann Foods announced Friday it will renovate the former Kroger in Louisiana, Mo.

Sunday, April 28, 2013  Live house burn in Liberty used as training exercise for Adams and Pike County's firefighters.

Friday, April 26, 2013  The bridge near Louisiana, Mo. closed April. 20.

Friday, April 26, 2013  Almost half the levee has been sandbagged. The river isn't expected to crest until Friday.

Monday, April 22, 2013  Residents of one Louisiana, Missouri neighborhood are looking for a new mode of transportation just to get to work or school.

Friday, April 19, 2013  U.S. 54 in Pike County, Ill. at the Champ Clark Bridge will be closed at 7 a.m. Saturday, April 20 due to current crest predictions.

Tuesday, April 02, 2013  The student faces charges of making a terrorist threat.

Thursday, March 28, 2013  John Wood Community College Partners with Western High School to prepare students for college.

Monday, March 25, 2013  More than 2,000 children in Pike County, Ill. will be able to receive dental care closer to home next year.

Friday, March 22, 2013  The iconic, 10-acre site along U.S. Highway 54 has attracted thousands of moviegoers from both sides of the Mississippi River since it first opened in 1952.

Thursday, March 14, 2013  It's no secret that schools continue to suffer from annual budget cuts from the state and federal government. So, when a company like Refreshment Services Pepsi decides to fund a program that puts money back into the schools, there's not much opposition.

Saturday, March 09, 2013  You're invited to a public meeting in the coming weeks to discuss alternative locations for the Champ Clark Bridge at Louisiana.