July 29, 2026
by Marge Zink and Julia Snethen Morning message at the Rockville United Methodist Church Sunday morning service was by Leland Browning. Mt. Zion Home Bible study was held in the Tom and Beverly Pelkey home Tuesday evening at 7 p.m. to study the Bible. Mt. Club will meet 10 a.m. at the Marge Zink home
by Connie Maupin Members of the Cedar County Historical Society gathered Nov. 26 in the Stockton museum. Members present were President Judy Nichols, Vice President Judith Cain, Secretary Connie Maupin, Assistant Treasurer Anna Hopkins, Ellis Benham, Chris Barber, Bob Phillips and visitor, now new member, Valerie Hamby. Bob Phillips historical short story this month centered
December Gardening Chores We have had record snowstorms and low temperatures already and December is just showing up to the party. The ground where I live in USDA Hardiness zone 5b is still workable so I am hoping the moisture will replenish depleted water tables and still let me do a little last-minute garden work.
by Helen Ellerman Madalyn’s Kitchen, south of Schell City, will close at 1 p.m. on Dec. 7. She will close at 10 a.m. on Dec. 14. She will serve the meal for the Duke Mason Band at Camp Galilee. Madalyn will close at 2 p.m. on Dec. 18, for the Northeast Vernon County Elementary Christmas
West of Stockton Project facts: Replace existing bridge with new wider, longer structure over Cedar Creek. New bridge will be 32 feet wide and 300 feet long, 12 feet wider and 12 feet longer than current bridge. New bridge will be built on new Route 32 alignment eliminating four sharp curves approaching the bridge. Traffic
The events in a few hours can totally change our priorities. Kimball wanted me to have this chat with you yesterday afternoon. I wasn’t inspired to write and didn’t. Today I’ve got an entirely different list. About 5:10 p.m. Monday we heard the fire call go out for the Bobby and Frances Budd home. We
The regular Nov. 19 meeting of the Cedar County Ambulance District convened at 6:32 p.m. in the Stockton Ambulance facility with Chairman Rusty Norval at the helm. Board members present were Keith Kasco – secretary/treasurer, Diana Johnson and Nadine Sinclair – vice chairman. Board Member Evelyn Boyle was absent. Bookkeeper CPA Kalena Bruce had nothing
Friday, Dec. 14, and Saturday, Dec. 15, will be the school’s annual Choir Christmas Dinner. The pre-show (Middle School show) and pie auction will begin at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $13 for adults and $10 for kids 10 & under. Tickets went on sale Nov. 19.
The Chamber of Commerce and city of El Dorado Springs present the annual Holiday Home Christmas Decorating Contest. Prizes include utility credits of $150 grand prize, $75 for first place, $50 for second place and $25 for third place for a total of $300 in credits for contest winners. The contest rules state that winners
We are selling tickets at Woods Grocery Store from 4-6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 1. You may purchase tickets at the Senior Center from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 3 thru Dec. 21. Ticket prices are $1 per ticket or six tickets for $5. Winner to receive a huge 21 oz Hershey Candy Kiss. Bring
