October 23, 2026
Editor: Thanksgiving is a time for sharing and to be thankful for the blessings God has given us. Yet, many of us are perplexed due to end of year personal and property taxes, holiday shopping, debts to be paid, being around people we really don’t want to be around, meal planning, cooking, etc. Unfortunately, politics
The following is a statement from Senate Democratic Leader Gina Walsh on the removal of Missouri Education Commissioner Margie Vandeven by the State Board of Education after a prolonged effort by Gov. Greitens to stack the State Board of Education with interim appointments who have yet to be confirmed by the Senate. “The removal of
Greetings, My Fellow Missourians Another Thanksgiving has come and gone. The gathering together of family is an annual tradition at our home. My wife, Marla, has always planned and prepared, with the help of our children, a very memorable event. Our family has a Fall roundup time at the ranch during Thanksgiving. We gather all
“Kids, teachers, and families won. The State Board of Education voted for new leadership for our school system. That’s a major step in the right direction as we work to improve public education in Missouri. We need to: raise teacher pay, support public schools, and help students succeed. We need to make sure that the
by Phill Brooks This fall, the state’s governor mounted a challenge to a major principle of Missouri’s Constitution. It involved his successful efforts to get the state education commissioner fired by a method involving the constitutionally guaranteed independence for a few state departments. The education commissioner serves at the pleasure of the state Board of
Marriage Applications: Recorder of Deeds Office St. Clair County Lewis Monroe Morgan and Kimberly Louise Austin Daniel Larue David and Megan Danielle Bullock
The following felonies have been filed in Cedar County: John D Donahue, El Dorado Springs, possession of controlled substance except 35 grams or less of marijuana/synthetic cannabinoid 11/6 Shane Lee Miller, possession of controlled substance except 35 grams or less of marijuana/synthetic cannabinoid, misds: possession of mariuana/syhthetic cannabinoid of 10 grams or less – prior
The following felonies have been filed in St Clair County: Renee L Houk, Appleton City, possession of controlled substance except 35 grams or less of marijuana/synthetic cannabinoid 11/13 Michael J Mullen, Appleton City, possession of controlled substance except 35 grams or less of marijuana/synthetic cannabinoid, misd-unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia 11/13 Leonard E Spence, Appleton
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 27 – Officers responded to 1005 East
Nov. 16 – St. Clair County deputy was dispatched to Truman Road in reference to a burglary. Upon arrival the deputy spoke with Roy Mart. Mart stated he had placed some money inside of an envelope. Mart stated when he went to check on his money, he noticed his papers had been moved and his
