April 6, 2026
With warming weather and the many wonders of nature awakening in spring, the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) reminds people to be BearWise. Missouri’s estimated 1,000+ black bears are waking up and are focused on fattening up after a long winter’s sleep. Unsecured food sources around homes and outbuildings could attract the attention of a
Last Monday, March 23, the local VFW Post 257 held their annual banquet and awards ceremony for students from area schools. The first recognized were students from El Dorado Christian Middle School, Roscoe Middle School and El Dorado Springs Middle School; 6th – 8th graders who participated in the Patriots Pen program. Award winners received
Happy April! This is the second to last chance to encourage you to vote on April 7. Please look at the ballots on Page 4 to see who’s running for what – if you don’t already know. We will publish the vote as soon as we can. Nothing new from Captain and/ or
By Melanie Chance An updated list of candidates who have filed for the August 4, 2026, Primary Election in Cedar County has been released, showing two contested races at the county level so far as the March 31 filing deadline approaches. According to the latest candidate proofing report, several individuals have filed for county offices.
Tracking Local Crime and Court Cases This is a Crime Page dedicated to keeping our community informed about court cases and legal matters occurring in Cedar County and the surrounding areas. As residents of rural America, it is essential to stay aware of the issues affecting our neighborhoods. Knowledge fosters safety and community engagement. Through
PREPARING FOR THIS MY ENTIRE LIFE Last article, I wrote how some advised to see if you could find three words that sum up a life lived. I also quoted a website recommending six words “Six Words To Describe A Life?” (https://www.obituaryguide.com/review-six-words-to-describe-a-life.php). These words could be at the end of the obituary and used elsewhere,
Community Blood Center of the Ozarks (CBCO), the sole supplier of blood, platelets, and plasma to patients at more than 40 hospitals, is teaming up once again with four premier attractions to offer free admissions for lifesaving donors to help boost the region’s blood supply this spring. Throughout April, successful donors will receive an Ozarks
On Monday, March 23, at 12:55 p.m. the fire department was dispatched to a grass and natural cover fire on S. 501 Rd. Four trucks and 12 firefighters responded. On Tuesday, March 24, at 9:45 p.m. the fire department was dispatched to a truck fire on SW Hwy 82 near SW O Hwy. in St.
Recorder of Deeds Office Cedar County Melissa Heskett Recorder Shannon Jase Hardesty, 20, Humansville, and Makayla Bernice Lefevre, 19, Stockton. Clifford Donald Collins, 73, El Dorado Springs, and Joanne Marie Alexander, 70, El Dorado Springs. Micah Lee Stafford, 31, Stockton, and Amber Nicole Kralicek, 28, Stockton. Michael Eugene Keith, 25, El Dorado Springs, and Annastasia
The following misdemeanors have been disposed in Cedar County. ST V HEANNE MARIE CHENEY, APPLETON CITY, fail to drive on right half of rdwy when rdwy was of sufficient width. Count 1 – defendant sentenced to fine $60.50 and court costs. ST V LAYNEY NOEL GIRE, JERICO SPRINGS, exceeded posted speed limit by 11-15 mph.
