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The Cedar County Ambulance District board is scheduled to meet at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 18, in the Stockton Ambulance Barn. Unfinished business will be the status of the new building. New business will be the EMO director speaking about assuming radio frequency for the Stockton Repeater.

Winter weather is hard on cars and trucks, but a little preparation will keep vehicles running well throughout winter’s coldest days. A simple checklist starts with the battery. A cold car battery cannot deliver as much current. If your car has an aging battery, you might want to have it load tested to see if

Water has a unique property: It expands as it freezes. This puts tremendous pressure on whatever is containing it, including metal or plastic pipes. No matter the strength of the container, expanding water can cause pipes to break. “Pipes that freeze most frequently are those that are exposed to severe cold, like outdoor hose bibs

It was a cold day on Stockton Lake Saturday, Dec 9, but 24 ABA anglers braved the cold and wind. Eleven limits were weighed in. There was a difference of 2.09 lbs between 1st and 4th. The top four money winners included Jay Carter,1st with 13.64 lbs; Glenn Harrison, 2nd with 12.57 lbs; Bill Stines,

Dec. 14 workshop will show how fire can be used to improve wildlife habitat. When used in controlled, supervised conditions, fire can be a beneficial land management tool. However, it’s important to stress that prescribed fire involves planning and on-site management. People interested in learning how to use fire as a management tool should plan

In year’s past, coffee was classified as an “unhealthy” beverage. But, over 19,000 different coffee studies in recent decades have helped to change the perception of this drink according to Dr. Pam Duitsman, nutrition and health education specialist with University of Missouri Extension. “The good news is that current research shows that, for most of

I know something about winter fishing that needs to be kept a secret, so please keep this close to your vest. I met this fellow by the name of Don Lewallen, who has owned a nice little resort on Norfork Lake for several years. Don and his wife lived most of their life in Joplin,

From late-November to the first of January, winter holidays can bring a feeling of dread as people encounter lots of different opportunities to over-indulge. Dr. Pam Duitsman, a nutrition and health education specialist with University of Missouri Extension says there are several things that can help lessen the risk. “First of all, consider incorporating traditions