May 18, 2024
Congresswoman Vicky Hartzler’s bill to fight America’s sex trafficking epidemic passed the House of Representatives July 12. The Empowering Law Enforcement to Fight Sex Trafficking Demand Act, HR 2480, opens up more Department of Justice grant funding so law enforcement can fight sex trafficking on the demand side, arresting the men purchasing sexual acts from
FFA STUDENTS ATTEND WASHINGTON LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE – The El Dorado Springs FFA Chapter had 10 students attend an amazing once in a lifetime experience in the nation’s capitol. These students spent one whole year fundraising for the Washington Leadership Conference, sponsorsed by the National FFA Association. Each student raised $1,300 towards their trip. They left
Bipartisan legislation mirroring a plan by U.S. Senators Susan Collins of Maine and Claire McCaskill of Missouri to increase competition for generic drugs and lower prescription costs has passed the U.S. House of Representatives as part of a Food and Drug Administration reauthorization bill. “The struggles resulting from high prescription drug costs are endless, and
My Fellow Missourians: On Thursday evening, July 11, I was asked to present a legislative update to members of the St. Clair County Cattlemen’s monthly meeting. My “Hat’s Off” to the ladies of Valley Center Church for preparing a very fine meal. Another big “thank you” to the St. Clair County State Bank for sponsoring
The following felonies have been filed in Cedar County: Randy Ray Craig, El Dorado Springs, passing bad check 5/25/16, misds-passing bad check x 2 5/17/16, 6-3-16 The following misdemeanors have been filed in Cedar County: William Arthur Hunt, El Dorado Springs, non-support 9/1/16
June 27 City of El Dorado Springs Angela Alivarez, speeding 40/25, $59.50 April Green, no license plates, fail to show proof of ins, $201 Darrin Jackson, tall grass x 4, 121 W Walnut, 207 W Walnut, 115 W Martin, 404 S Kirkpatrick, $302 John King, FTDrive right half rd, no lic plate displayed, $126 Dusty
The following felonies have been filed in St Clair County: Kevin D Pippenger, Appleton City, Possession of controlled substance except 35 grams or less of marijuana/synthetic cannabinoid, misd-failure to register mtr veh, fail to signal/gave improper signal when stopping/turning left or right 6/29 Woodrow W Gray, Appleton City, delivery of controlled substance except 35 grams
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) July 10 – Officers responded to 504 East
July 7 – St. Clair County deputies responded to a stealing call at Osceola Cheese. Chris Hannah, owner of Osceola Cheese, advised a male and female subject stole several items then left the store. A female employee of Osceola Cheese jumped onto a trailer being towed by the suspect’s vehicle. She was able to get
The St. Clair County Commission met Monday, June 26, with Robert Salmon, presiding commissioner; Leroy Strope, north commissioner, Gerald Williams, south commissioner and Marian McCaslin, administrative assistant present. The Commissioners spoke by telephone with Darin Hamelink, MoDot, regarding the engineers cost estimate on the bridge replacement on NE 1270 Rd. Negotiations on the engineer’s cost
