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) Jan 8 – Arrest: Timothy A. Hocking, 31,

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ST CLAIR COUNTY SHERIFF

The complete St. Clair County Sheriff’s office  News Release Jan. 1-8, 2018 Sheriff Scott Keeler reported deputies made seven arrests, took a fraud report, and a burglary report during the week of Jan. 1-8, 2018. Warrant Arrests Jan. 1- Ashley Vanderburg, 28, Nevada, was arrested on a St. Clair County warrant charging her with a

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Dwight R. Hamby

Dwight R. Hamby, 83, El Dorado Springs, passed away Jan.11, 2018, in Cox South Hospital, Springfield. He was born May 22, 1934, to John Raymond Hamby and Vina Merely (Taylor) Hamby in Perrin, MO. Dwight’s biological father deserted his family, wife, and two daughters in July, 1936. Dwight spent his early life in the Forest

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Ashley Nicole Bledsoe

Ashley Nicole Bledsoe, 32, passed from this life on Jan. 3, 2018, at her home in Boynton Beach, FL. She was born in Tulsa, OK, on April 22, 1985, to Mark and Jamie (Gannaway) Bledsoe. Ashley was the oldest of three daughters. She was a bright and joyful person, always happy and always smiling. Ashley

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George Richard Salsbury

George Richard “Dick” Salsbury, 89, Harwood, passed away Jan. 10, 2018. Services were held Saturday, Jan. 13, 2018, in Bland-Hackleman Funeral Home. Burial followed in Brownington Cemetery.

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Lois J. Hackleman

Lois Juanita (Alexander) Hackleman, 92, of rural El Dorado Springs, passed away Jan. 10, 2018. Services were held on Sunday, Jan. 14, in Bland-Hackleman Funeral Home with burial in the El Dorado Springs City Cemetery.

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January Five Loaves new year

Five Loaves is back for the new year. A free life skills seminar, Five Loaves is hosted by the Dederick Christian Church and will begin at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 23. This will be an evening to share information and to learn while having fun. The theme for the evening is Soups and will feature

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Revival to begin

Brother Kip Baker will help our pastor, Brother Devin Orbin, in a revival effort at El Dorado Springs Missionary Baptist Church, Ohio St. at Lafayette St. Services are scheduled to begin at 7 p.m. Monday evening, Jan. 22, and continue. We welcome your presence and your prayers.

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Bulldog wrestlers win at Adrian

On Tuesday the Bulldogs wrestled at Adrian and competed against Summit Christian Academy and Adrian. The Bulldogs went 2-0 defeating both teams in the duals. The night started against Summit Christian Academy where they got key pins from freshman Taylor Wingert at 132 pounds, Hunter Boyles at 145 pounds and Sophomore Duane Perkins at 160

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