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Senator highlights importance of nutrition assistance, farm programs Missourians depend on, as traditionally bipartisan effort faces threats of politicization Highlighting the legislation’s importance to Missouri farmers and to families in need, U.S. Senator Claire McCaskill is calling on Senate leaders to pass a strong, bipartisan Farm Bill that keeps with tradition in supporting Missouri’s agriculture

Sheriff Scott Keeler reported deputies made nine arrests and took a trespass report during the week of April 23-30, 2018. Warrant Arrests Nicholas Swoboda- On April 29, Nicholas Swoboda, 35, Independence, was arrested on a St. Clair County warrant charging him with a class D felony possession of a controlled substance and a class D

April 24, burglary – 2nd degree at 200 block W. First St., Schell City. April 25, domestic dispute at 10100 block E. D Hwy., Richards. April 27, Driving while revoked/suspended 1st offense at E. 54 Hwy., Nevada. April 27, Stealing $750 or more at E. Rebel Rd., Nevada. April 27, Stealing firearm/explosive weapon/ammonium at S.

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) On April 23, 2018, officers responded to 301 East

The St. Clair County Commission met Wednesday, March 21, with Robert Salmon, presiding commissioner, Leroy Strope, north commissioner, Gerald Williams, south commissioner, Debbie Peden, county clerk, and Marian McCaslin, administrative assistant present. The Commissioners received the signed contract for housing St. Clair County inmates in Barton County. Sheridan Garman-Neeman, representing Kaysinger Basin Regional Planning Commission,

Velma Earlene Priemer, 86, of Independence, MO, died on Saturday, April 28 2018, in Independence, Jackson County, MO. She was born Oct. 23 1931, to Benjamin Harrison Cochran and Lola Carmen (Smith) Cochran in El Dorado Springs (Speedwell Township), Saint Clair County, MO. Earlene married George William Priemer on Dec. 10, 1949, in Independence. She

Joan Marie (Bland) Wagner, 86, of Springfield, formerly of El Dorado Springs, passed away April 27, 2018, at her home in Springfield. Funeral services began at 10 a.m. Wednesday, May 2, in the Brentwood Christian Church in Springfield. From 1 to 2 p.m. on Wednesday the family received friends at Bland-Brumback Funeral Home in Stockton. 

Lowell Edwin Menefee, age 95, passed away at Mercy Hospital in Springfield, on April 26, 2018. Funeral services were held Monday, April 30, 2018, at 2:00 p.m. at the El Dorado Springs Church of God (Holiness) with Rev. Joe Trussell and Rev. Dan Menefee officiating. Interment followed in El Dorado Springs City Cemetery under the

Zella L. Sawyer, 92, of El Dorado Springs, passed away April 30, 2018, in Community Springs Healthcare. Services were held Sunday, May 6, in Bland-Hackleman Chapel. Memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association and left at the funeral home. Online condolences may be left at: www.blandhackleman.com.

Jerry Lynn Messick, 70, El Dorado Springs, passed away April 29, 2018, at his home. Graveside services were in Tennessee Chapel Cemetery on Saturday, May 5, under the direction of Bland-Hackleman Funeral Home. Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society and left at the funeral home. Online condolences may be left at: