Hartzler supports common sense prison reform measures

The bipartisan “First Step Act” looks to curb recidivism among non-violent drug offenders Congresswoman Vicky Hartzler (MO-04) supported S. 756, the First Step Act of 2018, which reduces mandatory minimum prison sentences for nonviolent drug offenders and expands programs to curb recidivism. “Congress has finally acted to reform our justice system to reduce recidivism and

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BBB tips for weightloss in 2019

If this is your year to take control of your weight and fitness, more power to you. Most likely, you’ll need a commitment to exercise regularly. Better Business Bureau has tips to help you determine which gym or health club is the best place to keep you on track. Make sure you’re healthy enough for

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Robert Dean Coale

Robert Dean Coale, 84, left this world to meet his Lord on Saturday, Dec. 22, 2018, while residing at the Missouri Veteran’s home in Mt. Vernon. Robert, also known as Bob, was born in the Hazel Dell community, south of El Dorado Springs, at the home of his parents, Horace and Edna Coale, on Aug.

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Linda Ruth Hartline

Linda Ruth Hartline, 74, passed away peacefully at her home in Nevada with her family by her side on Wednesday, Dec. 26, 2018. Linda was born Jan. 31, 1944 in Kansas City, KS to Daniel Orvile and Vivian R. (Piersee) Rapp. On Nov. 14, 1960, she was united in marriage to Jack B. Hartline in

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Dean Ray Coleman

Dean Ray Coleman, 88, El Dorado Springs, passed away at his home on Dec. 23, 2018. Services were held Friday, Dec. 28, in Bland-Hackleman Funeral Home. Interment followed in Love Cemetery.

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John Eddy Norval

John Eddy Norval, 83, El Dorado Springs, passed away Monday, Dec. 24, 2018, at Cedar County Memorial Hospital. Among survivors are his brother, Joe Norval, and wife, Doris, El Dorado Springs. Services were Sunday, Dec. 30, in Sheldon Funeral Home. Burial was in the Pleasant Springs (Oyer) Cemetery.

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Community Springs Healthcare receives CMS five-star rating

Community Springs Healthcare Facility (CSHCF), a long-term care facility of Citizens Memorial Health Care Foundation (CMH), received a five-star rating, the highest rating possible, by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). CSHCF specializes in skilled-nursing care, inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation, independent living and Alzheimer’s care. According to cms.gov, the Five-Star Quality Rating System

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Thank Yous

The Church of Christ Food Pantry thanks the community for its generous donations over the past year.  Thanks to everyone who donated to the Stamp Out Hunger Drive conducted by the Post Office and to those who purchased bags of food from Woods through their Neighbor Helping Neighbor drive.  Special thanks go to the following

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MARRIAGES

CEDAR COUNTY Marriage Applications: Recorder of Deeds Office Cedar County Carole Wilkerson Recorder Dec. 14, 18 – Brian Lee Queen, 47, Stockton, and Samantha Dawn Gloodt, 40, Stockton. Dec. 19, 18 – Adam Coby Richards, 22, El Dorado Springs, and Ashley Rachelle Alexander, 26, El Dorado Springs. Dec. 26 – Jsaon E. Conduff, 40, Collins,

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CEDAR COUNTY SHERIFF

12/16 • Traffic stop at Hwy 32 and 1675 Rd Stockton.  Warning given by officer. • Traffic stop at Hwy 32 and 1675 Rd Stockton.  Warning given for speeding by officer. • Traffic stop at Owens Mill Rd Stockton.  Warning given by officer. • Received a call of missing dogs on Hwy C and 2000

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