Pike County News

Dec 6, 2024 | pikecountynews.com | Steve Lambson

A Columbia man pleaded guilty Friday in the 2023 death of a woman who was pregnant at the time of the homicide. The Boone County Prosecutor's Office confirmed that Sevance Brewer, 33, pleaded guilty to two counts of second-degree murder for the death of the woman, whose name hasn't been released by law enforcement, and her unborn child. Brewer was sentenced to life in prison for each count. Deputies arrested Brewer in August 2023 after the shooting on Clearview Road.

Dec 4, 2024 | pikecountynews.com | Stan Schwartz

There’s no two ways about it. It was a tough, tough loss for the Bobcats. Last year during semifinal play the Tigers dominated the football field beating the Bobcats 47 – 16. This year, however, the two teams were more evenly matched. It was a hard fought game with the Tigers getting on the scoreboard first with a touchdown early in the first quarter. The Bobcat defense had stopped them cold forcing them to punt. No. 23, Tanner McGaugh returned the punt to the 36-yard line before being tackled.

Dec 4, 2024 | pikecountynews.com | Stan Schwartz

More than 260 people registered for the Pike County Health Department’s 7th Annual Turkey Trot that took place Thanksgiving morning. According the PCHD, this is the largest number of people who had registered for this event in its seven years. People began arriving early to get ready for the run/walk/trot. There were a few changes for this year’s Turkey Trot. According to Rhonda Stumbaugh, they changed the route of the 5K and put out directional signs instead of using a lead car for the runners.

Dec 4, 2024 | pikecountynews.com | Stan Schwartz

Norton’s Brew serves loaded teasMore than a few people were probably upset when Full Throttle Nutrition closed. But it didn’t take long for that space to be filled. Jessica Norton opened Norton’s Brew in the same space Nov. 9, and she said business has been going well for her. Originally, she said, she wanted to open a trailer to serve her loaded teas, but things got put on hold when the purchase of a house was in the works.

Dec 1, 2024 | pikecountynews.com | Jenna Wilson

As the holiday season moves into full swing, law enforcement officers are reminding families to secure their homes before traveling. Whether it’s going shopping for a few hours or traveling for a few days, the Buchanan County Sheriff’s Department is sharing tips for families to protect their homes. December and January recorded the most burglaries in 2023, according to . There were more than 70,000 burglaries at homes across the nation last December.