October 23, 2026
BOILS Q: I keep getting boils and I never seem to get totally rid of them. What could I do? A: Boils are bacterial infections that form a pocket of pus. Most of the time, it needs to be opened so that the pus can drain out. You may need to put gauze in the
The Cedar County Library is beginning a new reading program starting 10 a.m. Monday, Sept. 1, for the Stockton branch and will continue each Monday through November. The program will start at 10 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 14, for the El Dorado Springs branch and will continue each Thursday (with the exception of Thanksgiving Day)
Cat Shining Bright by Shirley Rousseau Murphy – Missing his crime-solving work in spite of his delight in training his three kittens, cat detective Joe Grey assists an investigation into the murders of a beautician and one of her customers, only to have his kittens complicate the case. The Good Daughter by Karin Slaughter –
Greetings, My Fellow Missourians Saturday night, I was totally caught off guard and surprised to be honored with a presentation of a Commendation Medal & Plaque at the 17th Annual Confederate Heritage Dinner in Osceola. It was presented because of my efforts to get legislation passed for a Heritage Protection Act in Missouri, and for
As consumers relearn to butter their toast, they help dairy prices at the farm gate. Despite growth in the U.S. dairy cow herd, milk prices have stayed above year-ago levels this year, say University of Missouri Extension economists. Looking for causes, they see growing demand for butter, say Scott Brown and Daniel Madison. “Butter prices
This year, hog farmers dodged lower prices when they expanded sow herds and grew the second-largest pork supply since 2008. Prices stayed above expectation, say University of Missouri Extension economists. Growing exports and consumers’ love for bacon helped demand for growing supply. However, the economists caution, “At this rate, supply can outstrip demand.” Good times
Calling all Missouri high schools to compete in the 2017 “It Only Takes One” campaign. This campaign provides great opportunities to win prizes for your school while educating young drivers about safe driving habits and safety belt use. The campaign is sponsored by the Missouri Coalition for Roadway Safety and ACT Missouri. Statewide registration is
Chicken wings helped poultry farm prices take off this year. Wing prices ran at least 30 percent above year-ago levels since late May, say University of Missouri Extension economists. Thighs and legs sold well above a year ago. Dark meat leads demand, say Scott Brown and Daniel Madison. A trend to dark hasn’t helped turkey
Marriage Applications: Recorder of Deeds Office Cedar County Carole Wilkerson Recorder Chance Austin Coulter, 33, El Dorado Springs, and Emily Ann Oberreither, 27, El Dorado Springs Madison Andrew Knoll, 18, Stockton, and Brittany Nicole Howe, 20, Humansville
The St. Clair County Commission met Wednesday, Aug. 9, with Robert Salmon, presiding commissioner, Leroy Strope, north commissioner, Gerald Williams, south commissioner, Debbie Peden, county clerk and Marian McCaslin, administrative assistant present. Road and Bridge Supervisor Cole Cochran telephoned and discussed pipe delivery for SW 871 Rd. The Commission discussed printing of Plat Books. The
