CEDAR COUNTY COURT

The following felonies have been filed in Cedar County: Jennifer M Hicks, Springfield, possession of controlled substance except 35 grams or less of marijuana/synthetic cannabinoid  9/16 John D Donahue, El Dorado Springs, forgery  9/18 Joseph J Roberts, Stockton, DWR/S  8/19 Mark Anthony Kern, Lawrence, KS, harassment 1st deg  8/31 The following misdemeanors have been filed

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ST CLAIR COUNTY COURT

The following misdemeanors have been filed in St Clair County: Kayla Don Phillips, Springfield,  possession of marijuana/sythetic cannabinoid of 10 grams or less, unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia  8/17 Brittany Lee Jones, Hollister, possession of marijuana/sythetic cannabinoid of 10 grams or less  8/7 Christopher T Moretine, Garden City, activities violation in a non-designated conservation area 

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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) Sept 18 – Officers responded to 608 South

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ST CLAIR COUNTY SHERIFF

The complete St. Clair County Sheriff’s Office  news release Sept. 11-18, 2017 Sheriff Scott Keeler reported deputies made nine warrant arrests, took two reports of stealing and a burglary report during the week of Sept. 11-18, 2017. Warrant Arrests Sept. 11, Anthony Huffman, 25, Wellington, was arrested in St. Clair County on a Ray County

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Homer Wesley Haggans

Beloved husband of nearly 70 years to the late Pat Haggans, Wes Haggans passed away Monday, Sept. 25, 2017. He was born in Ortonville, Minnesota on Aug, 21, 1922, to Blanche Belle (Workman) and Rev. George Leonard Haggans. Wes’s father was a Methodist minister, so the family moved every few years through the small towns

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Brian K. Hargrave

Brian K. Hargarve, 56, El Dorado Springs, born Aug. 2, 1961, passed away Sept. 20, 2017. Services were held Sunday, Sept. 24, in Sheldon Funeral Home, El Dorado Springs. Burial was in Clintonville Cemetery.

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Jewell Moudy

Jewell Moudy, 91, of Walnut Grove, passed away Sept. 22, 2017, in her home.  She is survived by her daughter, Jackie McWilliams and husband, Bill, of El Dorado Springs. Graveside services were held on Monday, Sept. 25, in Log Church Cemetery east of Butterfield.  Arrangements were under the direction of Bland-Hackleman Funeral Home.

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Joshiah Ruston

Joshiah Jason Ruston, 36, passed away Sept. 18, 2017, in Aurora, MO. He was born July 8, 1981, in Ada, OK, to John and Denise (Barnhouse) Ruston. Services were Friday, Sept. 22, in Bland-Hackleman Funeral Home with Dana Taylor officiating. Burial followed in Clintonville Cemetery under the direction of Bland-Hackleman Funeral Home.

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Hurricane Harvey–Mission Trip

Two local churches, Community Church and First Christian of El Dorado Springs, partnered together to go on a work mission trip to Beaumont, TX. For four days  the group of nine worked to  pack water soaked belongings out to the curb, remove sheet rock and tiles and distribute funds and goods to folks in need.

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Rural Broadband Poised for Success

by Dan Cassidy It’s exciting to talk about an issue where the stars seem to have aligned, momentum is building and there is genuine optimism among rural Missourians. Imagine an issue where government is a player but success will be achieved only if the private sector sees themselves as partners. Missouri Congressman Jason Smith recently

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