ST. CLAIR COUNTY SHERIFF

Sheriff Scott Keeler reported deputies made 11 arrests, took two stealing and two burglary reports during the week of Aug. 6-13, 2018. Warrant Arrests Viviana Chavarria- On Aug 13, Viviana Chavarria, 32, Clinton, was arrested by a St. Clair County deputy on a class D felony for forgery, a class A misdemeanor stealing, a class

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Roy Franklin Schlup Sr

Roy Franklin Schlup Sr., 74, of Schell City, passed away at his home Sunday, Aug. 12, 2018. He was born Sept. 26, 1943, in Kansas City to Jesse and Bessie (Sims) Schlup. Roy served in the U.S. Army from November of 1962 to December of 1964, serving in Germany and onboard the U.S.S. Missouri. He

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Wesley Raymond Scholes

Wesley Raymond Scholes, 90, of Jerico Springs, passed away Aug. 8, 2018. Raymond was born Jan. 30,1928, near Sheldon the son of John (Shorty) and Lola Fay Scholes. Upon graduating from Sheldon High School, he enlisted in the army and served in Japan during World War II. After returning from the war, Wesley farmed and

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Margie Lou Barger

Margie Lou Barger, 86, El Dorado Springs, entered the presence of her Savior on Aug. 10, 2018. She was born in Collins on Jan. 31, 1932, the daughter of Russell and Goldia (Baumgarden) Spoor. She accepted Jesus as her Savior at the age of 12 and remained a faithful and committed Christian all her life.

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Revival begins at Hazel Dell

Hazel Dell Missionary Baptist Church voted to start a revival Monday, Aug. 13, with Brother Allen Collins and Brother DJ Ford. 7 p.m. Monday through Saturday evenings, 5:30 p.m. Sunday evenings. Come if you can.

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Revival to start

Glade Springs Missionary Baptist Church will start a revival at 7:30 Saturday, Aug. 18 with Pastor Robert Kenney preaching. Directions: Hwy. 32 to Hwy. 97, then south to Olympia. Turn west on Hwy. E, to Vernon County line (about four miles, first cross roads). South to church on left side, (about two miles).

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Families find hope for rare genetic brain disorder

For most parents, their child’s first steps or first words are incredible moments in their lives and a reason to celebrate. Well before their child is born they look forward to these milestones. Parents Mike and Lori Cecere looked forward to watching their son Weston crawl. Most babies learn between 6 and 10 months old;

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Take care with weed killer near flowers and shrubs

Home gardeners with active weed growth often go in search of chemical products that will kill the weeds but leave flowers and shrubs unharmed. According to Kelly McGowan, horticulture educator with University of Missouri Extension, these types of products do exist but they are not his first recommendation. “For the backyard gardener, I prefer hand

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COMMITTEED TO EACH OTHER IN CHRIST

COMMITTEED TO EACH OTHER IN CHRIST – Donald and Anita Evens shared their 50th wedding anniversary with their Pape Christian Church Family (Pictured-from left Donald and Anita Evens, photo by Dennis Wallen). After a wonderful week in colorful Colorado, it was so nice to be home again and gather on Sunday with our church family.

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MDC reminds hunters migratory bird and waterfowl seasons start in September

The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) reminds hunters that migratory bird hunting starts Sept. 1 with the opening day for dove, snipe, and rail, followed by waterfowl hunting with teal season starting Sept. 8. Mourning doves, Eurasian collared doves, and white-winged doves may be taken from Sept. 1 through Nov. 29 from one half hour

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