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On Monday, May 4, the Fire Department was dispatched to two separate weather spotting calls. One to south Cedar County and the other in Vernon and St. Clair counties. A total of three trucks and 17 firefighters were involved. On Thursday, May 7, at 6:46 p.m. the Fire Department was dispatched to a medical lift

Experience Hearing Center is highlighting the importance of communication during National Better Hearing Month.  “Communication is so important to all of us and is necessary in all areas of our lives, from socializing with family and friends to our work environments to every day interaction in society,” explains Richard Leroux, B.S., BC-HIS.  “Hearing loss alone

On March 27, 2020, Congress passed, and President Trump signed into law the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (“CARES Act”). The CARES Act established the Coronavirus Relief Fund and appropriated $150 billion to the Coronavirus Relief Fund. Under the CARES Act, the funds are to be used to make payments for specified uses

05/03 • Simple Simon’s Stockton reported a suspicious vehicle parked in their parking lot and would like it to be moved.  Officer noted that vehicle was unoccupied.  Vehicle has been tagged for towing.  Clear, no report. • Cattle out on roadway on Hwy Z 2 miles west of Hwy 32 Stockton.  Gone when officer arrived.

Sheriff Scott Keeler reported deputies made 14 arrests and took a property damage report during the week of April 28 through May 5, 2020. Warrant Arrests Jonathon Ward- On May 5, Jonathon Ward, 37, unknown, was arrested on a St. Clair County warrant charging him with a class B felony assault in the second degree-special

April 27, theft at S. BB Hwy., Nevada. April 27, domestic dispute at E. Infantry Pass, Nevada. May 2, domestic dispute at E. Hickory St., Nevada. May 2, suspicious vehicle at W. Allison St., Nevada. May 3, assault at S. Royce Ave., Richards. May 3, driving while intoxicated at O Hwy. and D Hwy, Richards.

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

The Cedar County Commission met April 27, 2020. Present were: Marlon Collins, Presiding Commissioner; Don Boultinghouse, Northern Commissioner; Robert Foster, Southern Commissioner; Heather York, County Clerk. Met with Chad Pyle, Assessor Requests to process court order 25438-25447, to add-on the assessed valuation of newly purchased personal property.  Signed Assessor quarterly report of expenditures. County Commission

Leonard Alford Wheeler Jr., 79, of Mt. Vernon, formerly of El Dorado Springs, passed away at 4:25 p.m. on Friday, May 8, 2020, at the Missouri Veterans Home in Mt. Vernon.  He was born July 28, 1940, in Thayer, KS, the son of Leonard Alford and Flossie (Matlock) Wheeler Sr. Leonard was a 1958 graduate

George Lee Houston, 81, Osceola, passed away peacefully, with his wife, Donna, by his side on April 18, 2020. Prior to this he had been living the long goodbye with dementia. He was born Aug. 10, 1938, in El Dorado Springs, to Violet (Lorene) Eason Smith and George L. Smith. In 1939 Lorene married Ora