Senators call for further investigation on Lifeline fraud

U.S. Senators Claire McCaskill of Missouri, Ron Johnson of Wisconsin, Rob Portman of Ohio, and Tom Carper of Delaware are requesting that the Government Accountability Office (GAO) refer to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and its Office of the Inspector General (OIG) details on the specific instances of possible fraud it has identified in the

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Suspect Ian McCarthy apprehended

Captain Scott A. Shipers, commanding officer of Troop A, announces the arrest of Ian McCarthy of Clinton. McCarthy was wanted in the killing of Clinton Police Officer Gary Michael following a traffic stop in Clinton. On Tuesday, Aug. 8, at approximately 6:15 p.m., a citizen driving on Hwy, U, in Henry County notified the Henry

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New books at Cedar County Library

Two Nights by Kathy Reichs – A stand-along thriller introduces Sunday Night, a woman whose secret past has left her with scars and a killer instinct that proves helpful to a desperate family. The Late Show by Michael Connelly – Relegated to the night shift after filing a sexual harassment complaint against a supervisor, a

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ST CLAIR COUNTY COMMISSION

The St. Clair County Commission met Wednesday, July 26, with Robert Salmon, presiding commissioner, Leroy Strope, north commissioner, Gerald Williams, south commissioner, Debbie Peden, county clerk and Marian McCaslin, administrative assistant present. The Commissioner’s and Road and Bridge Supervisor Cole Cochran discussed dump truck and repairs, mowing and brush cutting and culvert installation. The Commissioners

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CEDAR COUNTY COURT

The following felonies have been filed in Cedar County: Tyler Wilkins, El Dorado Springs, tampering with motor vehicle 1st deg, property damage  8/2 Chris Ensley, Stockton, passing bad check, 5/5

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ST CLAIR COUNTY COURT

The following felonies have been filed in St Clair County: Jacob D Hudgens, Osceola,  possession of controlled substance except 35 grams or less of marijuana/synthetic cannabinoid 8/3 The following misdemeanors have been filed in St Clair County: Anthony Vinyard, Windsor, non-support   2/23

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EL DORADO SPRINGS MUNICIPAL COURT

COURT DOCKET July  25 City of El Dorado Springs vs: Dustin Decker, dog license required, $50.50 Danny Darnell, tall grass 702 Sunset, $75.50 Norma Groves, dist of peace fighting, $225.50 Tommy Hardy, speeding 32/20, $61.50 Darrin Jackson, tall grass 404 S Kirkpatrick, $100.50 Brandon Parker, poss drug paraphernalia, DWS, wrong license plates, expired license plates,

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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) Aug 7 – Arrest: Jessie L. Ewing, age

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ST CLAIR COUNTY SHERIFF

July 25 – Ricky Wilson, 22, Humansville, was arrested in St. Clair County on a Bates County warrant charging him with class D felony burglary-second degree. The warrant was issued on July 14 and bond is set at $10,000 cash or surety. The charge stems from a Butler Police Department investigation on May 1. July

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