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) On October 8, 2019, officers arrested William D. Wilkinson,

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CEDAR COUNTY COMMISSION

The Cedar County Commission met September 30, 2019. Present were: Marion Collins, Presiding Commissioner; Don Boultinghouse, Northern Commissioner; Robert Foster, Southern Commissioner; Heather York, County Clerk Approved Commission Minutes for September 23, 2019. Met with Chad Pyle, Assessor Requests to process court order 24735-24741, to add-on the assessed valuation of newly purchased personal property. Met

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Betty Louise Preston

Betty Louise (Parkhurst) Preston, 93, of El Dorado Springs,  passed away on Oct. 12, 2019. Services will begin at 11:30 a.m. Friday, Oct. 18, in Bland-Hackleman Funeral Home with burial following in El Dorado Springs City Cemetery. Online condolences may be left at: www.blandhackleman.com.

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Jackie L Barnes

Jackie L Barnes , 72 , Walker,  passed away in Joplin Thursday evening, Oct. 10, 2019. Services will begin at 10 a.m. Friday, Oct. 18, in Bland-Brumback Funeral Home, Stockton with burial in Old Union Cemetery with military honors.

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Riverview Community reunion held

Oct. 6, 2019, was a fall day with rain, but it didn’t bother the gathering at Riverview Bible Church for the Riverview Community reunion. We were low on attendance, but we had an abundance of food brought by the good cooks in our area. A good time was had by all. Mike Norval offered the

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MDC predicts fall turkey hunting likely to be challenging

With fall firearms turkey season and archery season underway, the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) advises hunters it could be a challenging season. This year’s annual wild turkey brood survey shows statewide turkey production was below average. The statewide poult-to-hen ratio (PHR) for this year was 0.9, which was 13% higher than last year’s ratio,

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Dont’ forget Quilt Show Saturday

by Marge Zink and Julia Snethen Morning message at Rockville United Methodist Church was by Leland Browning titled “Happiness.” You are welcome to join us for Sunday Worship at 9 a.m. Mt. Zion Home Bible study was held in the Tom and Beverly Pelkey home with 14 present to study the bible, always room for

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El Dorado Springs has Olympic trials athlete

Emilyn Dearman, a CNA at Community Springs Healthcare Facility in El Dorado Springs, has qualified for the Olympic trials in June 2020. Emilyn is a Teaching and Leadership Graduate Assistant currently working on her graduate degree in Health, Human Performance and Recreation.  She was a member of Pitt State track and field team from 2013-2017.

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Home canning is a science and accuracy is crucial for safety

In southwest Missouri, food preservation is a time honored tradition for many families. However, if part of that tradition includes using old family recipes, it is wise to update to new recipes and methods according to Jennifer Nevatt, county engagement specialist in nutrition and health with University of Missouri Extension. “Food preservation is a science

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News from Harwood and Schell City

by Helen Ellerman Madalyn’s Kitchen, south of Schell City, says she will be closing on Saturday, Oct. 19 at 10:30 p.m. She will serve breakfast only. She will open back up on Sunday, Oct. 20 at her regular time. She will be closed on Halloween, Oct. 31, and she will have a steak dinner on

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