Do homework, shop smart when buying used cars

If you’re on a limited budget, buying a used car can be a smart move, but it also can be problematic. Used car dealers were among the 10 most-complained-about industries in Better Business Bureau files last year. BBB Serving Eastern and Southwest Missouri and Southern Illinois took 673 complaints about used car dealers last year.

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MU Extension to host Alfalfa workshop in Lamar July 24

University of Missouri Extension will be doing a workshop titled Alfalfa 101: Establishing a stand, starting production, harvesting, feeding and economics on the afternoon of July 24.  Workshop will begin at 4:00 p. m. and be held at the University of Missouri Extension Center of Barton County, 801 East 12th Street, Lamar, Mo. 64759. Speakers

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Governor Parson signs 15 bills

Governor MikeParson signed 15 bills Thursday, July 5,, including Senate Bill (SB) 592 sponsored by Senator Dan Hegeman and SB 644 sponsored by Senator Mike Cunningham. Missouri Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft led the effort on SB 592 working to revise, streamline, and update Missouri’s election laws. Additionally, Missouri State Treasurer Eric Schmitt played a

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Governor Parson’s Statement on President Trump’s Supreme Court Nominee

Governor Parson issued the following statement today following President Trump’s Supreme Court nominee: “Thanks to President Trump, America is one step closer to a Supreme Court that reflects our values. The Senate should move swiftly to confirm Judge Kavanaugh who is eminently qualified and a proven conservative. The Supreme Court should interpret the law, not

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Upcoming blood drive with CBCO

Community Blood Center of the Ozarks (CBCO) is the sole local provider of blood for patients at 41 area hospitals in southwest Missouri, northwest Arkansas and southeast Kansas. Sick and injured hospital patients depend on CBCO donors to provide the lifesaving blood they need. Supplies of all blood types are at normal levels CBCO strives

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MARRIAGES

CEDAR COUNTY Marriage Applications: Recorder of Deeds Office Cedar County Carole Wilkerson Recorder Jared A. Massengill, 39, El Dorado Springs and Traci M. Stafford, 35, El Dorado Springs. Tanner Mac Kirby, 25, Jerico Springs and Kathleen Lynn Stegall, 24, Jerico Springs.   ST. CLAIR COUNTY Charles F. Greathouse and Karen D. Flaherty. Daniel L. Crisler

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EL DORADO SPRINGS MUNICIPAL COURT

ElDo Municipal Court Jennifer Garrett, wrong plates, $125.50. Brandee Lawson, wrong plates, fail to register (no plates), $201. Randy Moss, ATV prohibited city st, $75.50. Andrew Siegismund, ATV prohibited city st., $75.50. Chelsea Duncan, stealing utility (water), stealing utility, (sewer), stealing utility (trash), $476.50. William Coleman, no license plates, $75.50. John Cox, fail to appear

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VERNON COUNTY SHERIFF

June 4, stealing at S. 1200 Rd., Richards. June 4, driving while revoked/suspended-2nd offense at 2100 block E Austin Blvd., Nevada. June 4, burglary 2nd degree forced-res at 8700 block S. 1100 Rd. Metz. June 5, domestic dispute at E. Lady Rd., Richards. June 6, DWI at 1425 Rd., Rich Hill. June 6, stealing at

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ST. CLAIR COUNTY SHERIFF

Sheriff Scott Keeler reported deputies made nine arrests, took two burglary reports, a damaged property report, and captured a wanted suspect during the week of July 2-9, 2018. Warrant Arrests Eric Sipes- On July 9, Eric Sipes, 38, Lowry City, was arrested by a St. Clair County deputy on a class D felony domestic assault

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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) On July 2, 2018, officers responded to 119 Winner

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