Community

How to protect yourself from COVID-19

The Cedar County Health Department and Cedar County Memorial Hospital want to keep the community educated in regard to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).  What follows is valuable information from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on how to protect yourself and your family. There is currently no vaccine to prevent coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). 

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Local student receives Pitt State Scholarship

  Brock Kirbey, son of Jose and Troy Kirbey of El Dorado Springs, has been named the recipient of a $2,000 Music Scholarship and a $500 Academic Scholarship to Pittsburg (KS) State University. The scholarship is for the 2020-2021 academic semesters.

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Cedar County Library correction

The John D. Smith branch of the Cedar County Library received word that they will extend their closing date until Thursday, April 30. You can still visit them through their online resources, our website at cedarcountylibrary.org and Facebook or call the library at 876-4827. If you don’t get any answer, just leave a message and someone will

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FUGITIVE FROM MOST WANTED LIST CAPTURED ON BICYCLE

FUGITIVE FROM MOST WANTED LIST CAPTURED ON BICYCLE – A Schell City resident was taken into custody Monday evening by Vernon County Sheriff’s Detectives. According to Vernon County Sheriff Jason Mosher, 26-year-old Jaimie Covey was placed on the Vernon County’s Most Wanted List after a Probation Violation warrant was issued. “Detectives were conducting surveillance on

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Stay away from court house if you can

From the Circuit Judge of the 28th Judicial Circuit which includes the Counties of Barton, Cedar, Dade and Vernon. The Judges and the Clerks of the Court want to assure our fellow citizens that we are doing our part to combat the Corona virus.  Each of the Courthouses are open on a limited basis.  If

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OATS Transit Service During COVID-19 Crisis

Businesses around the country are scrambling to understand of the effects of the coronavirus (COVID-19) and how to deal with this national crisis. OATS Transit is taking extra precautions to ensure the safety our riders and staff. As the company continues to deal with the COVID-19 crisis, OATS Transit will only be providing essential service

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CCMH visitor and facility access policy

Effective March 19, 2020, Cedar County Memorial Hospital is activating a higher level of visitor restrictions and facility access at all locations. The new policy follows guidance from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and is intended to minimize the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19). No one under the age of 18, unless seeking medical care/services,

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“Honk if you love Jesus”

You’ve heard the saying that originated in the early ‘70s, “Honk if You Love Jesus”? Well, that is exactly what First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in El Dorado Springs did for their “meet and greet” time Sunday morning. Honking horns, flashing lights, and waving hands wildly to their neighbors is how the congregation greeted

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Fidelity Communications to assist families in need during (COVID-19) crisis

Fidelity Communications today announced additional relief measures to support families in need during the coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis. Beginning today, a 15 Mbps internet plan for $10 per month is available for the next 60 days to help low income families and those most impacted from coronavirus challenges, such as seniors and college students. No documentation

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