Homicide investigation underway in Vernon County

According to a press release issued by the Vernon County Sheriff’s Office early Thursday, the Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a deceased person at a residence on Quail Road in the Southwest area of Vernon County near the Kansas line Wednesday morning. Vernon County Sheriff Jason Mosher said his office requested assistance from

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Searchers find sleeping tot

St. Clair County Sheriff Scott Keeler wishes to express his sincere appreciation to all the agencies, and volunteer civilians, assisting with the search and rescue of the recovered child: St. Clair County Dispatch, St. Clair County deputies responding while off duty, Appleton City Fire Department and Appleton City First Responders, Taberville Fire Department and Taberville

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CEDAR COUNTY SHERIFF

10/25 • Suspicious person reported on 2397 Rd.  Female knocking on doors and resident wouldn’t let her in.  Would like officer to check it out.  Female is from Polk County and they are taking her home. • RP stated his fence had been cut and the cattle got out on 1000 Rd Stockton.  Report taken.

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ST CLAIR COUNTY SHERIFF

Sheriff Scott Keeler reported deputies made arrests and took multiple reports during the weeks of September 16, 2020 through October 25, 2020. Arrests Ryan Greve- On Sept. 17, Ryan Greve, 28, Osceola, was arrested on a St. Clair County warrant charging him with a class A felony assault in the first degree or attempt and

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VERNON COUNTY SHERIFF

Oct. 26, vehicle theft at E. Rebel Rd., Nevada. Oct. 30, burglary at S. McCowan St., Milo. Oct. 31, structure fire at S. AA Hwy., Schell City. Nov. 1, property damage at W. 4th St., Schell City. Nov. 1, harassment at W. 3rd St., Schell City.

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EL DORADO SPRINGS POLICE REPORT

In the case of all arrests, it must be remembered that the charge is merely an accusation and all defendants are presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty. NOTE: Anyone having information concerning any alleged crimes are encouraged to contact the police department at 876-TIPS (8477) Law enforcement activities The El Dorado Springs Police Department

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Nina Mae (Eckard) Gilpin

Nina Mae Eckard was born Oct. 26, 1935, to Ernest Welford Eckard and Bertha Mae (Ford) Eckard in Alamosa, CO. She passed peacefully into the awaiting arms of her Savior Oct. 31, 2020, at the age of 85 at the Community Springs Healthcare Facility. Nina married Percy Howard (Shorty) Gilpin on Nov. 20, 1953. To

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Connie Joan Goodwin

Connie Joan Goodwin, 63, Deerfield, passed away on Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2020. Connie was born February 4, 1957 in El Dorado Springs, to Loren C. and Henrietta I. (Gilpin) Wood. She was united in marriage to Johnnie A. Goodwin on July 19, 1975 in El Dorado Springs and he survives of the home. Connie grew

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Lonnie Ray Beisley

Lonnie Ray Beisley, 49, Nevada, passed away on Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020, at Medicalodges of Nevada, Missouri from his courageous battle with ALS. Lonnie was born Nov. 18, 1970, in Nevada to Herbert N. and Bonnie L. (Milligan) Beisley. Lonnie grew up in Nevada and graduated from Nevada High School Class of 1989. He worked

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Eugene Williams

Eugene Williams, 44, passed away on Oc. 29, 2020, at his home.  He was born March 1, 1976, in Borger, TX, to Terry Eugene and Carol Elaine (Cooke) Williams. Eugene was a 1996 graduate of Yarbrough High School, Goodwell, OK, and a 2006 graduate of Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, IL. He served in the United

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