May is National Better Hearing Month

Hearing Loss:  It impacts your overall health Hearing loss currently affects more than 36 million Americans. Although hearing problems are commonly associated with the normal aging process, more than half of all hearing-impaired persons are younger than 65. With the increased use of earbuds, the number of Americans experiencing hearing loss at a young age

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QuickBooks workshop June 5

A QuickBooks workshop will be held from 3 to 6 p.m. Tuesday, June 5, in Stockton.  This workshop is being done by Cedar County MU Extension Center and council as well as Missouri Small Business and Technology Development Center in Joplin with the help of the Cedar County Library.  The workshop will be done by

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Love note from Jeff City

Greetings, My Fellow Missourians I headed to Osceola for an announcement made by the USDA Rural Development that the City of Osceola has been awarded Rural Development Water and Waste Disposal Loan and Grant funding.  It will be used to update the city’s water distribution system which will improve water pressure and quality for everyone

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McCaskill tries to force passage of Right to Know Act

U.S. Senator Claire McCaskill initiated a rarely-used Senate procedure to try to force passage of the bipartisan Taxpayer Right to Know Act. The bill calls for the federal government to make public the details, costs, and performance metrics of every federal program above $1 million. McCaskill and Republican Senator James Lankford of Oklahoma took to

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Gear up for Motorcycle Awareness Month in May

Campaign aims to increase motorcycle safety awareness for all road users. Warm spring weather has arrived, and motorcyclists are eager to hit the road. As they rev their engines and prepare for numerous road trips to come, the Missouri Coalition for Roadway Safety wants to remind motorists and motorcyclists alike to “Watch for Motorcycles” in

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Hartzler supports FAA reauthorization passage in House

Congresswoman Vicky Hartzler (MO-04) applauded the House passage of a bipartisan bill to authorize funding for Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) programs for five years, improve the experience of air passengers, ensure that we have airports to connect air travelers to our businesses, and improve air safety. H.R. 4, the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018, passed

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Bipartisan Farm Bill must protect Missouri farmer, families

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

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ST. CLAIR COUNTY SHERIFF

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

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VERNON COUNTY SHERIFF

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.

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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 April 23, 2018, officers responded to 301 East

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