CEDAR COUNTY SHERIFF

July 2 – Animal call of a cow being hit in Stockton area; handled by a deputy. Trespassing in Stockton area; report taken, handled by a deputy. Abandoned vehicle in Stockton area; handled by a deputy. Abandoned vehicle in Caplinger Mills area; handled by a deputy. Carless and imprudent driver in Stockton area; handled by

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ST CLAIR COUNTY SHERIFF

June 30, Kevin Pippenger, 59, Appleton City, was arrested on a St. Clair County warrant charging him with class D felony possession of a controlled substance, class B misdemeanor failure to register vehicle, and class C misdemeanor fail to signal. Bond is set at $3,500 cash or surety.  The charges stem from an investigation the

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Donna E. (Truitt) Walker

Donna Elizabeth Truitt Walker, age 61, El Dorado Springs, passed from this life surrounded by her family on July 3, 2017. She was born in Lamesa, TX, on March 25, 1956, the first-born daughter of Walter and Barbara Truitt. She attended South Elementary School in Lamesa, TX, until moving to El Dorado Springs in 1966,

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Steven Douglas Huckaby Sr.

Steven Douglas Huckaby Sr., 75,EI Dorado Springs, passed away early Wednesday, July 5, 2017, after a lingering illness. He was born in Manila, AR, on Aug. 7, 1941, the first child of John Bassett Huckaby and Mildred Kathryn (Owens) Huckaby. Steve was raised by his maternal grandparents, Clara Lintz Owens and William Owens, and grew

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Ruby Ellen Benner Belcher

Ruby Ellen Benner Belcher, of Independence, passed away July 5, 2017, at home after a long illness. She was born Nov. 1, 1934. She is survived by two sons, James Mickael and Ronald Wayne Belcher, and three grandchildren – Jermy, Nickles and Jennifer Belcher and one great-grandson, Austin James Belcher. Six sisters survive – Melba

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Picnic booth set up, street dance

The 136th El Dorado Springs  Picnic will begin booth set up at 6 p.m.on Main St. on Wednesday, July 19. Trailers will be set first with tents or tables coming in after. Picnic Committee members will direct set up. Any local vendor may open on Wednesday night when their booth is ready to serve. At

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Register for Talent Contest

Judi is still accepting registrations for the 2017 talent contest, to begin at 8:30 p.m. Thursdaty, July 20. Contact Judi at 417/876-2691. Auditions are not needed however advance registration is required. It is necessary to have each contestant’s name (first and last), age(s), what the talent is, name of music or song and a contact

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Register for Lip Sync

Registrations are currently being accepted for the Lip Sync Contest by Tania – 417/876-8549, Joyce – 417/876-5035 or Judi 417/876-2691. There are no auditions, however registration is mandatory. Each lip sync performance will be limited to one song and the contestant must provide his or her own CD. It is your responsibility to deliver your

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Sam’s Scavenger Scrimmage

Registrations are now being accepted for the Sam’s Scavenger Scrimmage by Picnic Committee members. All teams must pre-register. Teams will consist of 3-5 members with each member being 18 years or older. Each team will receive one copy of the clues. All team members must stay together. One team member must be the designated photographer.

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