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The Missouri Department of Labor announces the state minimum wage rate for 2018 has been established, according to state law, at $7.85, effective Jan. 1. All businesses are required to pay at minimum, the $7.85 hourly rate, except retail and service businesses whose annual gross sales are less than $500,000. Per state law, the minimum

“Let me tell you why we’re fighting so hard for kids and teachers in Missouri. Today, the system works for insiders and bureaucrats who get paid real well, but it fails too many students, families and teachers. We know insiders and bureaucrats will lie. You deserve to know the facts. Here’s a lie: Missourians don’t

Marriage Applications: Recorder of Deeds Office Cedar County Carole Wilkerson Recorder Latik D Harris, 46, New York, NY, and Melanie Dawn Pagan, 41, Stockton Everett Lloyd Graves, 35, Stockton, and Sarah Marie Alzate, 23, Stockton St. Clair County Rodney  Wayne  Bivin  and Jessica M McNamara

The St. Clair County Commission met Wednesday, Oct. 25, with Robert Salmon, presiding commissioner, Leroy Strope, north commissioner, Gerald Williams, south commissioner and Marian McCaslin, administrative assistant present. The Commission and Road and Bridge supervisor Cole Cochran discussed road signs, locations of motor graders and batteries for equipment. Cochran reported the brush cutters were located

The following felonies have been filed in Cedar County: Cole Paul Watson, Stockton, rape or attempted rape – 1st deg  10/21 Steven A Horning, El Dorado Springs, possession of controlled substance except 35  grams or less of marijuana/synthetic cannabinoid  11/2 Amy Miller, El Dorado Springs, possession of controlled substance except 35  grams or less of

The following misdemeanors have been filed in St Clair County: Kaleb J Roth, Appleton City, trespass – 1st degree, stealing – value less than $150 and no prior stealing offense  7/16 Richard C Dickerson, El Dorado Springs, unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of marijuana/synthetic cannabinoid of 10 grams or less 8/15 Lester H Shiflett,

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) Nov 13 – Officers responded to 100 East

Nov 12 –  Welfare check in Jerico Springs, a deputy responded and all was ok. Trespassing at a residence in Jerico, a deputy responded and took a report. Welfare check in the Umberland area, a deputy checked it out and everything was ok. Non-injury car vs deer accident near 32 and K Hwy, a deputy

Sam Austin Gooden, 62, El Dorado Springs, passed away in his sleep on Nov. 17, 2017. Funeral services were held on Tuesday, Nov. 21, in Bland-Hackleman Funeral Home. Burial followed in Olive Branch Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to help the family with expenses and left at the funeral home. Online condolences may be