VERNON COUNTY SHERIFF

June 25, domestic assault-4th degree-1st offense at 500 block W. Main St., Milo. June 26, domestic assault-3rd degree at E. John St., Milo. June 29, animal bite at 18100 block S. 1525 Rd., Nevada.

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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 June 24, 2019, officers responded to 111 West

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John L. Culler

John L. Culler, 67, born Feb. 9, 1952, passed away Thursday, June 27, 2019, in Nevada. Services were Tuesday, July 2, in the Sheldon Funeral Home, El Dorado Springs. Burial was in the El Dorado Springs City Cemetery.

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Melba Louise Belcher Whitmer

Melba Louise Belcher Whitmer, formerly of Virgil City, passed away on March 1, 2019, in Lee’s Summit. A graveside service will begin at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 13, in Hazel Dell Cemetery.

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John Terry

A graveside service for John Terry, son-in-law of Melba Louis Belcher Whitmer, will begin at 11:10 Saturday, July 13, in Hazel Dell.

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MS AWARDS Cont. from last week

Met AR goals all 4 quarters: Macy Stauffer (medalist–63 books read), Avery Acevedo, Perry Allison, Tackett Arnold, Allie Ashlock, Brayden Baker, Myka Barger, Cody Beisley, Alexandria Bishop, Alivia Bowen, Dayton Brooks, Darren Burchett, Allison Carpenter, Jastin Coleman, Corban Collins, Jazmyn Daniels, Lacy Duncan, Ryan Eiskina, Matthew Esparza, Paris Gallette, Gaje Gilbert, Tag Gurley, Wade Hartman,

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Cards of Thanks

I want to express my appreciation for the wonderful care I have received at Cedar County Memorial Hospital and for the diagnosis and treatment of my problems by both Dr. Casey and Dr. Wamsley. I urge everyone to use our local clinics and hospital. The small hospitals are having to struggle to meet all the

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MDC announces plan for Missouri elk hunting

The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) shared its initial plan for a limited elk-hunting season with the Missouri Conservation Commission at the Commission’s public meeting June 28 at MDC headquarters in Jefferson City. The Commission gave its initial approval of the proposed plan, and MDC is asking for public comments. According to MDC Elk and

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Lake Stockton Wild-Life Challenge Aug. 4

The Stockton Lake Wild-Life challenge begins at 7 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 4. The Sprint course is a 500 meter swim, 10.4 mile bike and a 5K run. The Olympic Course is a 1,000 meter swim, 20.8 mile bike and 10 K run. All courses are on U.S. Army Corps of Engineers property at Stockton Lake.

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‘Desk Dining’ has downsides for health and nutrition

Thousands of Americans do it every day: have lunch at their work desk. According to the American Dietetic Association, a majority of Americans do not have time for a regular lunch break. In fact, the ADA estimates that as many as 70 percent of Americans eat lunch at their desk several times per week. According

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