Vernon County Sheriff Jason Mosher addresses guns in schools questions

1. Without revealing anything that might assist a would-be school invader, what have you done to keep it from happening in Vernon County schools? “The Vernon County Sheriff’s Office trains its staff on a regular basis on active shooter response and preparedness. We train for the worst and hope for the best. We also provide

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Family farmers file brief against Department of Agriculture for unlawful withdrawal of Farmer Fair Practices rules

Administration Unlawfully Withdrew Rules that Would Have Helped Level the Playing Field Between Farmers and Agribusiness New Brief is Latest Development in Suit Against the Trump Administration for Siding with Big Ag over Small Farmers Washington, D.C. — On behalf of the Organization for Competitive Markets and individual farmers, Democracy Forward filed a new brief

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Farmer trapped in 5 seconds, dead in 60

Grain bin safety promoted April 9-13 Five seconds. That is all it takes for flowing grain to trap a farmer. In 60 seconds, grain engulfs and suffocates the farmer. That is why University of Missouri Extension, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, and the National Grain Feed Association formed an alliance to help to protect

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MARRIAGES

CEDAR COUNTY Marriage Applications: Recorder of Deeds Office Cedar County Carole Wilkerson Recorder John Mark Dodson, 56, Stockton and Dixie Elaine Harmon, 63, Stockton. Chance Lucas Cyr, 28, El Dorado Springs and Janelle Lynn Smith, 31, El Dorado Springs. Wayne David Roberts, 51, Stockton and Landon Michelle Hawks, 53, Bolivar. Steven Jeffery Podhola, 62, Stockton

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VERNON COUNTY SHERIFF

March 27 – Vehicle fire at 21700 block E DD Hwy, Sheldon. March 27 – Burglary-2nd degree at 13800 block S. 2600 Rd., Walker.

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ST. CLAIR COUNTY SHERIFF

The complete St. Clair County Sheriff’s office  news release March 26-30, 2018. Sheriff Scott Keeler reported deputies made two arrests and took a burglary report during the week of March 26-30, 2018. Warrant Arrests Ronald Park- On March 27, Ronald Park, 60, Osceola, was arrested on a St. Clair County warrant charging him with a

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EL DORADO SPRINGS EL DORADO SPRINGS

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) March 26 – Officers responded to 401 East Spring

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CEDAR COUNTY COMMISSION

The Cedar County Commission met Monday, March 12, 2018. Present were Marlon Collins, presiding commissioner; Don Boultinghouse, northern commissioner; Robert Foster, southern commissioner; Peggy Kenney, county clerk. Minutes from March 5, 2018 Commission Meeting were approved. Met with D.J. Ford, Road & Bridge Supervisor to discuss roads and schedule. Tom Lewis requested 3-24” culverts for

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RESURRECTION SUNDAY

RESURRECTION SUNDAY – Pape Christian Church celebrated Resurrection Sunday with an early service at 7:30 a.m. followed by a biscuit and gravy breakfast and fellowship. Our Easter Program was in four chapters: 1) A performance by our Youth Bell, 2) The Jelly Bean Story, 3) a Puppet Show of Dave the Donkey and 4) The

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