Leasburg News

July 8, 2009 - An estimated 15-18 dogs were taken from 10 Lakewood Place in East St.

Five Missouri men and five Illinois men are among 26 arrested today and accused of involvement in a multi-state dog fighting ring called the largest in the country, prosecutors said.

Stimulus could aid school improvements The St. James School Board held its monthly meeting on Thursday with the majority of the meeting surrounding possible federal stimulus money that may be available and how St.

Cuba museum gets new paint job The Crawford County Historical Museum was recently spiced up with new murals.

Cuba museum gets new paint job The Crawford County Historical Museum was recently spiced up with new murals.

CHS has top triple jumper in Missouri Setting new records, White wins event at state meet & takes sixth in 800 meters If you're competing in the state track championships, why not go ahead and win the darned thing? That was Amber White's philosophy this year - and it seems to have worked.

Residents of Leasburg can now feel better about drinking their water. The village board of trustees voted to formally lift the voluntary boil order in effect at Monday's board meeting.

St. James soldier comes home after second tour David P. Griffin, son of Patricia and Daniel J. Busby of St.

Park board advances plan to build new swimming pool St. James could have a new $1.85 million, state-of-the-art swimming pool, if a recommendation from the city's Parks and Recreation Board is acted upon by the city council.

Amateur "shutter bugs" are invited to experience Onondaga Cave -- a National Natural Landmark due to the abundance and quality of its cave formations -- through their camera lens.

Skippy's Route 66 Restaurant , near the Mother Road in Leasburg, Mo., has a new sign to beckon travelers and will open its Gravel Bar patio for the season next month.

Crawford County Commissioners are putting together a plan to attract new industrial development to the area.

Where is this tattoo / piercing? Left Arm How long have you had it? Two days How many tats do you have? 11 How many piercings do you have? 1 What's the story behind this tattoo / piercing? It's my second tattoo ...

Steelville volunteer fire personnel were busy this week with two local fires in two days.

A Warren County man has been sentenced to 13 years in prison for having a sawed-off rifle and explosives.

The Village of Leasburg will accept filing for declaration of candidacy for three two-year term positions for Board of Trustees starting on Dec.

Persons interested in declaring their candidacy for school board members or city officers in the April elections may begin filing next week.