June is National Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Month

The summer month of June is a great time to celebrate the health and flavor that fresh fruits and vegetables offer according to Dr. Pam Duitsman, nutrition and health education specialist, University of Missouri Extension. “Variety can be as important as quantity because each vegetable or fruit has its unique signature of healthy components –

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Master Gardener’s Big Italian tomato goes national

A national tomato growers supply company honors a Missouri Advanced Master Gardener this spring by selling tomato seeds she saved for decades. On the cover of its 2017 catalog, the Tomato Growers Supply Co. features “Mrs. Maxwell’s Big Italian,” an heirloom beefsteak tomato prized for its flavor. The dark pink tomato is the result of

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Vehicle rear ended

Two passengers, who were wearing seatbelts, were taken to Cedar County Memorial Hospital after an east bound 2012 Ford Focus driven by Jessi M. Toliver, 17, El Dorado Springs, rear ended a 2005 Ford Freestyle driven by Devon E. Owsley, 40, Walker, which was slowed on Hwy. 54 three miles east of El Dorado Springs

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MARRIAGES

Darin Miles Jenkins, 39, Bolivar, and Jennifer Forst, 35, Stockton St. Clair County Brody   Dean   Horner   and Sara Elizabeth Huffaker

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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) May 29 – Arrests: Chadd A. Ellison, 18,

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CEDAR COUNTY SHERIFF

May 28 – Motor vehicle Accident in Stockton area; handled by a deputy. Disturbance Noise in Stockton area; report taken, handled by a deputy. Suspicious vehicle in Stockton area; handled by a deputy. Burglary in El Dorado Springs area, deputy sent to call, report taken. May 29 – Disturbance people in Stockton camp grounds area;

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ST CLAIR COUNTY SHERIFF

May 23 – St. Clair County deputy took a theft report at Appleton City Manor, Appleton City. Charles Conway explained they were cleaning out a storage unit on May 22, and employees left equipment from the storage unit outside to be taken to the recycling yard the next morning. He stated a witness saw people

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VERNON COUNTY SHERIFF

May 26 – Stealing at 13800 block E Troup Rd, Nevada Property damage at E James Rd, Richards Identify theft at 16500 block S 1700 Rd, Nevada Burglary and stealing at 200 block S Ash St, Bronaugh May 28 – Driving while intoxicated at S 43 Hwy, Moundville May 29 – Driving while revoked.suspended at

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CEDAR COUNTY COURT

The following misdemeanors have been disposed in Cedar County: Christopher Lincoln McCurdy, El Dorado Springs, passing bad check   7/16, 6 months probation 5/18 City of El Dorado Springs v Clinton E Moore, El Dorado Springs, operate mtr veh in careless and reckless manner, trespass  9/29, $247 fines  5/18 The following traffic violations have been

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ST CLAIR COUNTY COMMISSION

Commission met on May 1, 2017 with the following present:  Robert Salmon, presiding commission, Leory Strope, north commissioner, Gerald Williams, south commissioner, Debbie Peden, county clerk and Marian McCaslin, administrative assistant. The commissioners and Road and Bridge Supervisor Cole Cochran discussed a culvert and Center Rd due to recent rains. Road Supervisor updated Commissioners on

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