CEDAR COUNTY COURT

The following felonies have been filed in Cedar County: Kyle Isaac Dawes, Stockton, property damage 1st  4/15 Victoria Dailey, El Dorado Springs, possession of controlled substance except 35 grams or less of marijuana/synthetic cannabinoid  4/23 James Robert Willmore, El Dorado Springs, possession of controlled substance except 35 grams or less of marijuana/synthetic cannabinoid  x 2 

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ST. CLAIR COUNTY COURT

The following felonies have been filed in St Clair County: Kristen N Underwood, Greenville, possession of controlled substance except 35 grams or less  marijuana/synthetic cannabinoid  3/16 Jayme E Boyd, Osceola, property damage 1st  4/9 Leroy J Covey, Schell City, possession of controlled substance except 35 grams or less  marijuana/synthetic cannabinoid  4/12 Chelsea R Schussler, Montrose,

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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) April 24 – Officers responded to 1005 East

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CEDAR COUNTY SHERIFF’S REPORT

April 2 – Theft on Oak St Stockton, deputy responded and report was taken. April 3 – Property damage on DD Hwy, El Dorado Springs, deputy responded, report was taken. C&I driving on Spring St Stockton, deputy responded, call is handled by deputy. April 4 – Suspicious vehicle on Church St, Stockton, deputy responded and

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ST CLAIR COUNTY SHERIFF’S REPORT

March 24 – St. Clair County deputy took report in reference to stolen firearm. Chaz Epperson reported he was going fishing and unloaded his boat and parked his truck at Crow’s Crossing, Osceola. Epperson described the firearm as a Savage 17 HMR. Rifle has a customized wooden stock,  pistol grip,  bull barrel on it and 

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Betty Lee (Fortney) Kelly

Betty Lee (Fortney) Kelly, 91, passed away April 21, 2017. She was born Aug. 2, 1925. She was preceded in death by parents, Henry and Bessie Fortney; fir husband, John Werst; three brothers; four sisters; and grandson, David Kelly.

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William G. Reeder

William Gene Reeder, age 66, left us early morning Sunday, April 30, 2017. He was born to William Carl Reeder and Betty Isa (Melton) Reeder in El Dorado Springs on Jan. 27, 1951. Bill graduated from El Dorado Springs High School May 1969. He enlisted in the Navy from 1969-1973. Most of this time was

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Mary Ellen Carney

Mary Ellen Carney, 97, passed away on Friday, April 28, 2017, in Cedar County Memorial Hospital in El Dorado Springs. She was born Oct. 1, 1919 in Boncarbo, CO, the fourth child of Charles and Sarah (Marsh) Wimmers. Mary Ellen attended school in Fulton, KS, and graduated in 1936. She then went to work at

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Savvy Senior®

How to help older drivers give up the car keys Dear Savvy Senior What tips can you recommend that can help me deal with my mom’s bad driving? At age 83, her driving abilities have declined, but I know she’s bound and determined to keep driving as long as she’s alive. Nervous Nelly Dear Nelly,

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Let flood-damaged homes dry thoroughly before installing new coverings

Before replacing drywall and floor coverings in your flooded home, make sure building materials have had enough time to dry out, cautions a University of Missouri Extension community emergency management specialist. Failing to do so can leave your home infested with mold. “That will create health issues in the home for years to come,” said

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