Modern farming practices gaining more believers

by Eric Bohl A major American food company recently announced its strong stance in support of genetically-modified ingredients, commonly referred to as GMOs. General Mills, maker of such varied foods as Cheerios, Betty Crocker, Chex Mix and Hamburger Helper, announced in May that it was standing with the “broad global consensus among food and safety

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VERNON COUNTY SHERIFF

May 21, fraudulent use of credit/debit device at 200 block W. Croy St., Sheldon. May 22, tampering with motor vehicle-1st degree at 26700 block E. 54 Hwy., Walker. May 23, FTA failure to yield at N. Osage Blvd., Nevada. May 23, assault 1st degree w/gun at 21000 block E. Troop Rd., Milo. May 24, domestic

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ST. CLAIR COUNTY SHERIFF

Sheriff Scott Keeler reported deputies made 14 arrests, took an assault report and a stealing report during the week of May 21-28, 2018. Warrant Arrests Anthony Kraft- On May 27, Anthony Kraft, 33, Collins, was arrested on a St. Clair County warrant charging him with a class D felony endangering the welfare of a child,

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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 May 21, 2018, officers responded to 805 South

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Mark D. Burres

Mark Burres, 56, Harrisonville, died May 23, 2018.  Graveside inurnment was held May 26 at Worsley Cemetery in Bronaugh.

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Ruth Ellen Campbell

Ruth Ellen Campbell, age 82, of Greeley, CO, passed away on Aug. 31, 2017, in Greeley, CO. She was born to Earl and Grace (Snyder) Pentecost on Jan. 2, 1935, in El Dorado Springs. Ruth Ellen was a true artist and sold her work at art festivals. She also gifted many friends and family members

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Harold Julian

Harold Julian, 88, of El Dorado Springs, passed away on May 21, 2018, with family by his side. Harold was born in June of 1929 in Cedar County the son of Arthur Julian and Lucille (Sumner) Julian. He spent his childhood growing up on the farm with his brothers, Junior and Tommy. He lost his

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Mt. Enon Missionary Baptist to celebrate 151st homecoming

You are invited to join us at Mt. Enon Missionary Baptist Church on June 3, to help   celebrate our 151st Homecoming. Sunday School will start at 10 a.m.  Brother Ron Pitts will bring the morning message at 11 a.m. followed by a basket lunch at the noon hour. We have invited the Burton family,

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Revival to start

Pleasant Ridge (Pacetown) Missionary Baptist Church will start a revival at 7:30 p.m. Monday, June 4, with Brother Chuck Brown preaching. Everyone is invited to attend.

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Comparison Trap

Cassie Downs, Christian Blogger My cousin Jacob and I have had an ongoing, yet innocent battle over the latest gadget for years. It usually starts with him purchasing the newest electronic and kindly taunting me about it. I remember one year he and his wife had bought a flat panel television, back when that was

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